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Classes
FREN 1210
Course Description
FREN 1210-FREN 1220 is a two-semester sequence. FREN 1210 is the first half of the sequence designed to provide a thorough grounding in French language and an introduction to intercultural competence. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TWRF White Hall B02
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Valdez, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Primarily for: students with no experience in French. Students who have previously studied French must have a Language Placement French (LPF) score lower than 37, or SAT II lower than 410 to be eligible.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TWRF White Hall B02
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Agbessi, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Primarily for: students with no experience in French. Students who have previously studied French must have a Language Placement French (LPF) score lower than 37, or SAT II lower than 410 to be eligible.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TWRF White Hall B06
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Li, Z
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Primarily for: students with no experience in French. Students who have previously studied French must have a Language Placement French (LPF) score lower than 37, or SAT II lower than 410 to be eligible.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TWRF Uris Hall 331
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Epperson, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Primarily for: students with no experience in French. Students who have previously studied French must have a Language Placement French (LPF) score lower than 37, or SAT II lower than 410 to be eligible.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TWRF White Hall B02
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Dupont, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Primarily for: students with no experience in French. Students who have previously studied French must have a Language Placement French (LPF) score lower than 37, or SAT II lower than 410 to be eligible.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TWRF White Hall B04
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Epperson, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Primarily for: students with no experience in French. Students who have previously studied French must have a Language Placement French (LPF) score lower than 37, or SAT II lower than 410 to be eligible.
FREN 1230
Course Description
FREN 1230 is an all-skills course designed to improve oral communication, listening comprehension, and reading ability, to establish a groundwork for correct writing, and to provide a substantial grammar ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWRF Klarman Hall KG42
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Torea, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: French 1220 or a Language Placement French (LPF) score 45-55 or SAT II 490-590.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWRF Goldwin Smith Hall 156
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Finielz, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: French 1220 or a Language Placement French (LPF) score 45-55 or SAT II 490-590.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWRF Goldwin Smith Hall 156
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Finielz, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: French 1220 or a Language Placement French (LPF) score 45-55 or SAT II 490-590.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWRF Goldwin Smith Hall 156
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Finielz, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: French 1220 or a Language Placement French (LPF) score 45-55 or SAT II 490-590.
FREN 2070
Course Description
This course is specifically designed for premed students and students at large with an interest in medical related topics who wish to be better equipped with language skills that will enable them to convey ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Baker Laboratory B38
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Torea, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 1230; Language Placement French (LPF) score 56-64; or SAT II 600-680; or AP French language 4; or CASE Q.
FREN 2090
Course Description
This intermediate-level course is designed for students who want to focus on their speaking and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on strengthening of grammar skills, expansion of vocabulary and discourse ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall 158
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Glidja, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 1230, a Language Placement French (LPF) score 56-64, or SAT II 600-680, or AP French language 4, or CASE Q.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall 158
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Glidja, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 1230, a Language Placement French (LPF) score 56-64, or SAT II 600-680, or AP French language 4, or CASE Q.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Goldwin Smith Hall 158
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Glidja, F
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 1230, a Language Placement French (LPF) score 56-64, or SAT II 600-680, or AP French language 4, or CASE Q.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall G88
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Menard, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 1230, a Language Placement French (LPF) score 56-64, or SAT II 600-680, or AP French language 4, or CASE Q.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall G28
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Ruyer, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 1230, a Language Placement French (LPF) score 56-64, or SAT II 600-680, or AP French language 4, or CASE Q.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall G88
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Matthews, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 1230, a Language Placement French (LPF) score 56-64, or SAT II 600-680, or AP French language 4, or CASE Q.
FREN 2095
Course Description
This advanced-intermediate course is highly recommended for students planning to study abroad as it aims to develop the writing and speaking skills needed to function in a French speaking university ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall 369
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Menard, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 2070, FREN 2080 or FREN 2090, or CASE Q+.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Uris Hall 369
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Menard, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 2070, FREN 2080 or FREN 2090, or CASE Q+.
FREN 2270
Course Description
The palace of Versailles has been an object of fascination for over three hundred years. A place of splendor and squalor Versailles has been identified with French culture as the epitome of elegance and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Lincoln Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Greenberg, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
FREN 2310
Course Description
This course, designed to follow FREN 2095, introduces students to an array of literary and visual material from the French and Francophone world. It aims to develop students' proficiency in critical writing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Upson Hall 152
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Long, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 2095 or CASE Q++, or permission of instructor.
FREN 2692
Course Description
This course adopts an interdisciplinary lens to reflect on how we can think difference productively in our current global condition, through examining some of the challenges that traditionally normative ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 181
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Terhmina, I
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 2095 or permission of instructor.
FREN 3120
Course Description
Part theory, part textual analysis, and part creative writing, this course aims to help students develop a richer, more nuanced understanding and command of both the spoken and written language. As students ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Baker Laboratory B38
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Alkire, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 2180 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q++ or permission of instructor.
FREN 3460
Course Description
The concept of "intellectual" - the writer or scholar who takes a political commitment - was born in France at the end of the nineteenth century. From the Dreyfus Affaire to the recent polemics on French ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Uris Hall 498
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Traverso, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
FREN 3525
Course Description
Literature offers valuable perspectives on medicine and the human body that help us focus on the humanity of the individual who is the object of medical interventions. This focus often occurs as a result ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Lincoln Hall 107
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Long, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
FREN 3560
Course Description
Psychoanalysis considers the human being not as an object of treatment, but as a subject who is called upon to elaborate an unconscious knowledge about what is disrupting her life, through analysis of ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 3781, FGSS 3651, GERST 3561, ROMS 3560, STS 3651
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW McGraw Hall 145
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
McNulty, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
FREN 3685
Course Description
The course is a survey of Feminist Islamic thinkers from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt, and their diaspora, featuring both French and Arabic texts in English translation. The purpose of the course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 3685, FGSS 3686, NES 3686
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 181
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Terhmina, I
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Conducted in English.
FREN 3750
Course Description
This course will introduce students to the contemporary ecofeminist theories which are being developed in the francophone world today in parallel with the analysis of different case studies, using literary, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Klarman Hall KG42
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Vallois, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: FREN 2180 or permission of instructor.
FREN 3840
Course Description
The Second World War and the Occupation of France by German forces had a traumatic impact on the nation's identity. We will examine the way France has tried to deal with this conflicted period through ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 3891
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Morrill Hall 110
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Greenberg, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
FREN 4140
Course Description
Western modernity and humanism have been the target of decisive critique over the past decades in philosophy and theory. But these trends are not contemporary in any simple sense; they have strange affinities ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FREN 6140
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Klarman Hall K111
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Cordova, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
FREN 4190
Course Description
Guided independent study of special topics. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Dubreuil, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Greenberg, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Howie, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Long, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
McNulty, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Terhmina, I
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Vallois, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
FREN 4290
Course Description
Consult director of undergraduate studies for more information. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
FREN 4368
Course Description
This seminar will focus on the writings of the polymorphous Martinican poet and thinker, Édouard Glissant (1928-2011). We will attend to the historical context of French colonialism, particularly in the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASRC 4368, ASRC 6368, COML 4368, COML 6368, FREN 6368
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Rockefeller Hall 189
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Melas, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
FREN 4745
Course Description
The course will propose a parallel reading of some of the most famous texts of romantic literature with texts less known in order to develop and challenge both the canon of literary history but also to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Klarman Hall KG42
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Vallois, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
FREN 6140
Course Description
Western modernity and humanism have been the target of decisive critique over the past decades in philosophy and theory. But these trends are not contemporary in any simple sense; they have strange affinities ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FREN 4140
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Klarman Hall K111
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Cordova, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
FREN 6368
Course Description
This seminar will focus on the writings of the polymorphous Martinican poet and thinker, Édouard Glissant (1928-2011). We will attend to the historical context of French colonialism, particularly in the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASRC 4368, ASRC 6368, COML 4368, COML 6368, FREN 4368
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Rockefeller Hall 189
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Melas, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
FREN 6390
Course Description
Guided independent study for graduate students. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
FREN 6424
Course Description
This course is for anyone drawn to beauty-and anyone who, within the beautiful, finds the trace of a loss. What do we grieve, what do we miss, when we find ourselves in the presence of beauty? And what, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COML 6424, ITAL 6224, ROMS 6224, SPAN 6224
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Klarman Hall KG42
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Howie, C
Keller, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person