FRN 121 — Lang & Civilization of France
Conducted in French,this course introduces French culture and civilization through a historical perspective. The course material will be addressed through a combination oflectures, oral presentations, essays, discussions, and readings. The variety of activities will allow students to interpret historical events and culturaltrends while improving the following language skills: reading, speaking, listening, and writing. Antiquity to the 21st century, students will learn tounderstand France’s culture by studying geography, society, art, literature, ideas, and historical events. The course material will be addressed through a combinationof lectures, oral presentations, essays, discussions, and readings. Students will be asked to read, analyze, and express their ideas about France’s cultural movements, its role in Europe, as well as its impact on world cultures. The variety of activities will allow students to interpret historical events and culturaltrends while improving thefollowing language skills: reading, speaking, listening, andwriting.