HST 364A: World War I
Professor Wheeler
From the geopolitical backgrounds of the Great Powers to the peace settlements, this night class examines the global conflict from military, diplomatic, economic and cultural perspectives. Discussion topics include the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland, the Russian revolutions of 1917, and the fragmentation of the Middle East.
This class may count for French Studies, provided that the paper topic has approval from Prof. Booth. This class may count for German Studies provided that the paper topic has approval from Dr. Stewart. No prerequisites.
HST 365A: History of the Second World War
Professor Wheeler
Starting with Japanese aggression in Manchuria in 1931 and concluding with transitions to the Cold War, this night class examines the Second World War from military, political, diplomatic, economic, social and cultural perspectives, This class can count for French Studies, provided that Prof. Booth approves the paper topic. This class can count for German Studies, provided that Dr. Stewart approves the paper topic,. No prerequisites.
HST 374A: The Great Global Rivalry: Britain vs France 1688-1815
Professor Wheeler
From William of Orange and James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland to Wellington and Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium, the British and French engaged in a global rivalry (military, diplomatic, and economic) that determined the fates of North America and India, while giving the British worldwide naval supremacy. This course can count for French Studies, provided that Prof. Booth approves the paper topic. No prerequisites.
FRN 101A/101B: Elementary French Language and Culture
Professor Booth
French 101 seeks to familiarize the beginning student of the language with the cultural
background as well as with the vocabulary, idioms and grammatical structures necessary to
communicate on a Novice Level. The student-centered, proficiency-oriented course is designed
to give students ample opportunity to practice speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in
French intensively, both in the classroom and online.
FRN 201A/201/B: Intermediate French Language and Culture
Professor Booth
French 201 reviews and strengthens basic grammatical structures, vocabulary and idioms in
order to increase the student’s oral and written proficiency. Like French 101/102, the course is
designed to give each student ample opportunity to practice speaking, writing, reading and
listening skills in French intensively and to gain cultural awareness. Video clips are used to
illustrate aspects of French culture. Students will improve their accuracy through interaction with
the instructor and other students, and begin to create with the language by combining and
recombining isolated elements into coherent discourse. One year of college French or equivalent
is the prerequisite for this course.
FRN 301: Advanced French Conversation and Culture
Professor Booth
French 301 aims to provide the student with opportunities to practice and refine the four skill
areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Like the beginning and intermediate courses,
French 301 is student-centered and proficiency-oriented. It reviews and expands basic grammar
concepts, builds vocabulary, and emphasizes class discussions, small group activities, and
presentations for the development of speaking and listening skills. Extensive use of written
assignments, compositions and literary readings is made in order to increase the student’s
proficiency in writing and reading. Video recordings of the French TV 5 news programs are used
to introduce aspects of French culture to the classroom and to familiarize the student with current
events in France and the Francophone world. The course is conducted in French.
Prerequisite: Two years of college French, four years of high school French, or equivalent.
FRN 417: Advanced French Grammar, Conversation and Culture
Professor Booth
French 417 aims at developing post-intermediate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with emphasis on oral and written expression. Special attention is given to the proper choice of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and phraseology. Oral communicative skills aiming at fluency in speaking will be developed through class discussion, small group activities, and oral presentations. Building vocabulary in selected areas and practicing advanced grammatical structures will also help students to improve their communicative ability. Cultural and literary readings will develop reading skills and awareness of social, historical, and political issues. Video clips with recordings of the French TV 5 news programs will be shown to introduce aspects of French culture to the classroom and to familiarize the student with current events in France and the Francophone world. The course is conducted in French.