Courses

Twentieth century literature as represented by the works of major authors such as Camus, Sartre, Ionesco, and Duras. Various works, as well as literary movements, are examined in the light of their philosophical, ideological, and historical contexts, while students reflect on the underlying issues addressed in these works from a Christian world-view perspective.

A survey of French literature from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century, through the study of specific texts and literary excerpts. This course focuses on various time periods and movements including: classicism, romanticism, and realism to the end of the seventeenth century.

A survey of French literature from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century, through the study of specific texts and literary excerpts. This course focuses on various time periods and movements including: classicism, romanticism, and realism in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and includes a look at the French Revolution and Enlightenment thinkers

An overview of French civilization, highlighting important aspects of French life today and over the centuries. Through a mainly historical approach, major developments in government, society, and the arts (including architecture) are examined, while the basic geographical features of France are noted and cultures of the various regions are explored.

Course in French phonetics and pronunciation, providing intensive language practice through a study of the mechanisms of pronunciation and numerous applied exercises, both oral and written. Students improve their accent, intonation, and speech patterns, while also learning the International Phonetics Alphabet as it applies to French