French

Explore the UConn French website for departmental information. Course descriptions below correspond to the UConn undergraduate course catalog.

FREN 3250: Global Culture I

Three credits ($150). Offered Fall or Full-year.

Intense study of oral French. Learning of oral techniques of communication in conjunction with weekly topics of conversation associated with various francophone cultures. Rigorous and active oral practice through dialogues, interviews, round tables, and oral reports.

Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of three full years of high school French, or instructor consent, is required.

FREN 3268: Grammar and Composition

Three credits ($150). Offered Spring or Full-year.

Advanced study of French texts and extensive written practice in a variety of forms ranging from compositions, essays, summaries, and film reviews.

Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of three full years of high school French, or instructor consent, is required.

Instructor Certification Requirements:

The minimum degree requirement for instructors wishing to teach UConn ECE French courses is a Master’s of Arts degree in French; however, a candidate with Master’s in Education with a sufficiently strong French background may be considered. A candidate with a strong French background has either taken graduate courses in French or has been educated (K through 12)  in a Francophone country. Candidates will be interviewed by the French faculty coordinator before certification is granted.

Instructor Resources:

FREN 3250 Sample Syllabus (PDF)
FREN 3268 Sample Syllabus (PDF)