FRE 226 - Intermediate French Civilization and Culture 2

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Formerly FRE 226 - Intermediate French Conversation and Culture 2

Study the history, culture, literature, and fine arts of France from the early modern period to the present. Discuss the influence of artistic and political movements on early modern, modern, and contemporary French society. Taught in French.

Prerequisite(s): FRE 212 or four years of high school French or permission of department chair.

Note: Not for native speakers.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the major periods in French history from the seventeenth century to the present.
Discuss the transformation of French society and politics from monarchy to democracy.
Compare major movements in French literature from classicism to the avant-garde.
Evaluate the contributions of the visual and performing arts to early modern and modern French civilization.
Identify major architectural periods and their representative monuments in France.
Present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate a variety of topics related to French history.