Course Descriptions

ART 1775 - Art and Architecture in France
An overview of painting, sculpture, and architecture in rural France and the city of Paris from Roman Gaul through the 19th Century. 3 credits

ECO 1320 - Economics of Poverty and Income Inequality
An examination of the everyday life of poverty stricken individuals. Critical analysis of the development of economic policy, economic trends and the conditions that would have to be changed if poverty is to be ended. 3 credits

FRE 1000 - Intensive French
This course aims to develop basic communication skills in French. Through a progressive use of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, students develop oral and written proficiency at a limited level within the context of French culture. 3 credits

FRE 1010 - French Level I
This course aims to develop basic communication skills in French. Through a progressive use of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, students develop oral and written proficiency at a limited level within the context of French culture. 3 credits

FRE 1020 - French Level II
This course aims to develop basic communication skills in French. Through a progressive use of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, students develop oral and written proficiency at a limited level within the context of French culture. 3 credits

FRE 2121 - Women Writers in France
A study of the rich and diverse literary works of French women writers from the 12th century to the present, the changing sociohistorical context and the common issues and themes that constitute a female tradition. The course is taught in English and is not part of the sequence for the French major or minor. May be used as a general elective or as an elective in the Women's Studies minor. Offered in the Spring 2009 semester. 3 credits

FRE 3110/3120 - Advanced French Conversation
Drill and practice in conversational French. Topics are selected to meet the requirements of daily life. 3 credits 

FRE 3150 - Intermediate French Grammar
Prerequisite: FRE 2040 or 2050 or permission of the Chair. Review of grammar for advanced composition courses. 3 credits

FRE 3560 - Civilization of France II
The history , geography, arts, science, folklore, politics and customs that have contributed to the shaping of French civilization and culture. Part II covers French history and civilization from 1700 to the present. This course is conducted in French. 3 credits

FRE 3620 - Paris in the French Culture
Prerequisite: FRE 1010 or permission of the Chair for non-majors. A study of the development of the city of Paris from its founding up to the present with the emphasis on its contributions to French culture; onsite discussions include urban study history, social history, literature, painting, music and theater. 3 credits

GOV 1010 - Contemporary Government and Politics
A Introduction to the nature and scope of politics. Approaches to the analysis of political behavior and thinking. Major issues and conflicts in the contemporary world. 3 credits

GOV 1030 - American National Government
The nature of United States federalism; the structure and work of the national government, the executive branch; the Congress, with emphasis on its committee system and executive-legislative relationships; the federal judiciary with reference to appropriate constitutional cases, and the departments and administrative establishments. 3 credits

GOV 1700 - Comparative Political Systems
The methodology of comparative analysis, of belief systems and the concept of political culture, party and pressure-group systems in Western European, Communist and developing countries; patterns of political change. 3 credits

GOV 3290 - Politics of Revolution 
Empirical theories of revolution through the reading and analysis of major attempts to delineate the causes, development, and effects of revolution, with examples of revolutions in world history from the classical period to the present. 3 credits

GOV 3680 - Politics of Africa
The dynamics of societies in transition in the developing nations of Africa; analysis of their evolution from colonial dependency and traditional tribal units into modern nation-state systems. 3 credits

GOV 4913 - International Internship (*French level - intermediate or above)
An internship program in the field of politics ranging from campaign work to the legal process. Periodic consultation with the internship director is required. 3 credits

LLT 3980 - International Internship (*French level - intermediate or above)
Prerequisite: permission of the coordinator. Total immersion experience in the field of interest chosen by the student in France. 3 credits

PHI 3000C - Metaphysics
Prerequisite: PHI 1000C or permission of the instructor. An examination of the central epistemological and metaphysical issues of modern philosophy. 3 credits

THE 2810 - Religions of the World
Prerequisite: THE 1000C. A critical introduction to the study of world religions, exploring the beliefs, rituals and ethical ideals of representative religious manifestations of the past and present. 3 credits

Distance Learning:
In addition to classroom courses, students are also able to take Distance Learning courses while they are abroad. Please check with your dean or academic advisor for more information.