Introduction to French Culture
General
Prefix
FREN
Course Number
110
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Recommended companion course to 101 and 102. Taught mainly in English. Explores the history of language and diverse cultural, historical and socio-political features of the French and Francophone cultures. Recommended for students who want more contact with modern culture and language.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
06, 08
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify and locate the countries that make up the French-speaking world and describe the ethnic make-up of their populations.
Outcome
Explain how the differing ethnic make-up within the French-speaking world manifests itself in cultural artifacts.
Outcome
Identify and describe important historical and political events and figures in the French-speaking world.
Outcome
Compare and contrast cultural phenomena both within the countries of the French-speaking world and with the USA and other countries.
Outcome
Describe and analyze culturally important artifacts such as works of art in the French-speaking world.