This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).
- FRENCH 103 First-Semester French
- 4 cr. Undergraduate.
For students who have not studied French previously. Oral practice, grammar, and reading. Language laboratory required. - Prerequisites: none.
- Course Rules: Counts as repeat of French 113. Open only to students with 2 yrs HS French or less or score of 1 on the French placement exam.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 104 Second-Semester French
- 4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of French 103. Further drill in the language laboratory. - Prerequisites: grade of C or better in French 103(P) or level 2 score on French placement exam or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).
- Course Rules: Counts as repeat of French 114.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 110 French for Travelers
- 1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic conversational French for travelers. For students with no knowledge of French as well as for those with a basic foundation in the language. Useful vocabulary and cultural information. - Prerequisites: none.
- Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
- FRENCH 145 Views of France:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
In-depth study of selected aspects of French civilization as reflected in literature. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.
- FRENCH 192 First-Year Seminar:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. - Prerequisites: none.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
- Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2009, Fall 2007.
- FRENCH 197 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. - Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Fall 2018, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015.
- FRENCH 199 Independent Study
- 1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information consult department chair. - Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
- Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
- Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2003, Summer 1994, Spring 1994.
- FRENCH 203 Third-Semester French
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Review and further study of language and culture with emphasis on the development of reading skills. - Prerequisites: grade of C or better in French 104(P) or 114(P) or level 3 score on French placement exam or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 204 Fourth-Semester French
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of French 203. Review of main grammatical concepts. Readings in modern French and Francophone literature. - Prerequisites: grade of C or better in French 203(P) or level 4 score on French placement exam or cons instr; French 213(R). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 210 French Immersion: Intermediate
- 1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Concentrated, structured practice of spoken French; contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers, simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. Weekend, interim, or short-term summer modules. Specific credits announced in Schedule whenever course is offered. - Prerequisites: French 203(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 4 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012.
- FRENCH 277 French Discussion Section:
- 1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion in French, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills. - Prerequisites: French 204(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: Offered in conjunction w/courses in other disciplines (Anthro, Hist, Pol Sci, etc). Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2017.
- FRENCH 289 Internship in French
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of French in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. - Prerequisites: French 103(P) or 113(P); 2.25 gpa; cons instr.
- Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2018, Summer 2006, Fall 2004, Summer 2003.
- FRENCH 296 UROP Apprenticeship
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research. - Prerequisites: acceptance into UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 9 cr max.
- FRENCH 297 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. - Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2020, Summer 2019.
- FRENCH 299 Ad Hoc:
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. - Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2002, Fall 1999, Fall 1998, Fall 1997.
- FRENCH 303 Conversation and Composition: Intermediate Level
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of ability to understand, read, speak and write French, with emphasis on everyday language and culture. - Prerequisites: grade C or better in French 204(P) or level 5 score on French placement exam or cons instr; may be taken conc w/French 204 w/grade B or better in French 203(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 324 Contemporary French Language and Culture
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to contemporary French culture through the use of authentic materials (video, oral interviews, literary and journalistic writing). - Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021.
- FRENCH 325 Intensive Grammar and Usage
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Grammatical structures; levels of styles; written accuracy and proficiency. - Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr.Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 332 Reading French Texts
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Rules and concepts involved in reading and understanding poetry and prose. Practice in developing skills by literary analysis. - Prerequisites: French 303(P) or cons instr; French 324(R) & 325(R).
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 349 Studies in French Culture:
- 2-4 cr. Undergraduate.
A specific aspect of French culture combining class lectures and on-site visits. - Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).
- Course Rules: May not enroll conc in French 449. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2004, Spring 2003, Spring 2002, Spring 2001.
- FRENCH 357 Literature of the French-Speaking World in Translation:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topic/genre in selected works by major writers from one or more French-speaking regions (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia, etc.). - Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2003.
- FRENCH 383 Honors Seminar:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Reading and discussion of selected works. - Prerequisites: sophomore standing, HONORS 200(P), and consent of Honors College director.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2017, Fall 2011, Fall 2008.
- FRENCH 392 Phonetics
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theory of French sounds; phonetic transcription; practice in pronunciation in class and in language laboratory. - Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: Required of teaching majors & minors.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2019.
- FRENCH 397 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before coursework level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program coursework. - Prerequisites: French 203(P); acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2020, Summer 2019.
- FRENCH 410 French Immersion: Advanced
- 1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Concentrated, structured practice of spoken French; contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. Weekend, interim, or short-term summer modules. Specific credits announced in Schedule whenever course is offered. - Prerequisites: French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 4 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
- FRENCH 410G French Immersion: Advanced
- 1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Concentrated, structured practice of spoken French; contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. Weekend, interim, or short-term summer modules. Specific credits announced in Schedule whenever course is offered. - Prerequisites: French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken to 4 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
- FRENCH 415 Introduction to Translation: French to English
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to basic skills necessary to professional translation. Translation of texts from French into English. Summarizing texts. Sight translation. - Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of B or better in FRENCH 325(P); FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 332(P).
- Last Taught: Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007.
- FRENCH 426 Growing Up French
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French civilization from the point of view of the French child, with emphasis on materials familiar to French children and adolescents. - Prerequisites: jr st; two French courses numbered 320 or above or cons instr.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
- FRENCH 426G Growing Up French
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French civilization from the point of view of the French child, with emphasis on materials familiar to French children and adolescents. - Prerequisites: jr st; two French courses numbered 320 or above or cons instr.
- General Education Requirements: HU
- Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
- FRENCH 427 Advanced Written Expression
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of writing proficiency in a variety of genres through close analysis and imitation of good French writing; emphasis on usage, syntax, and authentic French expression. - Prerequisites: jr st & French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or grad st.
- Last Taught: Spring 2020.
- FRENCH 427G Advanced Written Expression
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of writing proficiency in a variety of genres through close analysis and imitation of good French writing; emphasis on usage, syntax, and authentic French expression. - Prerequisites: jr st & French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or grad st.
- Last Taught: Spring 2020.
- FRENCH 428 Castles, Cathedrals, and Common People: The Foundations of French Culture
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2020.
- FRENCH 428G Castles, Cathedrals, and Common People: The Foundations of French Culture
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2020.
- FRENCH 429 Royalty, Reason, and Revolution: The Golden Age of French Culture
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Renaissance through the Revolution. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2021.
- FRENCH 429G Royalty, Reason, and Revolution: The Golden Age of French Culture
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Renaissance through the Revolution. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2021.
- FRENCH 430 Reaction and Innovation: French Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French politics, society, and culture from Napoleon's First Empire to De Gaulle's Fifth Republic, 1804-1958. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023.
- FRENCH 430G Reaction and Innovation: French Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French politics, society, and culture from Napoleon's First Empire to De Gaulle's Fifth Republic, 1804-1958. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023.
- FRENCH 431 Seminar in Literature of the Francophone World:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
Works written in French by writers of Africa, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec. - Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
- Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
- FRENCH 432 Seminar in French and Francophone Cultures:
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
In-depth study of selected topics in the cultures of France or French-speaking countries. - Prerequisites: FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P), or consent of instructor.
- Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
- FRENCH 433 Seminar in French Literature:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate.
In-depth study of important works of French literature. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P).
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2014, Fall 2011, Spring 2010.
- FRENCH 450 Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping France today. France within the European Union and the Francophone world. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P); one add'l 300-level French course or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016.
- FRENCH 450G Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping France today. France within the European Union and the Francophone world. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P); one add'l 300-level French course or cons instr.
- Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016.
- FRENCH 451 Cinema of the French-Speaking World:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Narrative techniques and thematic content of French-language cinema. - Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), 332(322)(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. First enrollment only counts toward French major.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022.
- FRENCH 451G Cinema of the French-Speaking World:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Narrative techniques and thematic content of French-language cinema. - Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), 332(322)(P) or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. First enrollment only counts toward French major.
- Last Taught: Spring 2022.
- FRENCH 457 Topics in French and Francophone Studies in Translation:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of important works on a topic, genre, or historical period, with particular emphasis on intellectual and cultural context. - Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
- Course Rules: COMPLIT 457 & FRENCH 457 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Summer 2020.
- FRENCH 457G Topics in French and Francophone Studies in Translation:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of important works on a topic, genre, or historical period, with particular emphasis on intellectual and cultural context. - Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
- Course Rules: COMPLIT 457 & FRENCH 457 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Summer 2020.
- FRENCH 489 Internship in French
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of French in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. - Prerequisites: jr st; a 300-level or above course in French; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
- Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 497 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work. - Prerequisites: French 203(P); acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.
- FRENCH 499 Ad Hoc:
- 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. - Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Summer 2004, Summer 2003, Spring 2003, Fall 1999.
- FRENCH 510 Seminar on Masterpieces of Literature Written in French:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Representative works of a major writer or writers. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 510G Seminar on Masterpieces of Literature Written in French:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Representative works of a major writer or writers. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2021.
- FRENCH 520 Seminar in Contemporary French Literature:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Trends and schools in contemporary novels, theatre, and poetry. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 1990.
- FRENCH 520G Seminar in Contemporary French Literature:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Trends and schools in contemporary novels, theatre, and poetry. - Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 1990.
- FRENCH 592 Seminar in French Language:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Historic, social, geographic, phonological, and lexical evolution of French. How French fits into global and regional contexts. - Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), & 332(322)(P); French 392(P); or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2022.
- FRENCH 592G Seminar in French Language:
- 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Historic, social, geographic, phonological, and lexical evolution of French. How French fits into global and regional contexts. - Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), & 332(322)(P); French 392(P); or cons instr.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
- Last Taught: Fall 2022.
- FRENCH 599 Tools and Techniques of Research in French
- 1 cr. Undergraduate.
Library resources available for research in French language and literature, including online academic databases, the library catalogue, and reference books. - Prerequisites: jr st; conc reg in one of French 428(C), 429(C), 430(C), 431(C), 432(C), 433(C), 450(C), 510(C), or 592(C).
- Last Taught: Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008.
- FRENCH 697 Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019.
- FRENCH 697G Study Abroad:
- 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level. - Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
- Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
- Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019.
- FRENCH 699 Advanced Independent Reading
- 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a French faculty or instructional academic staff member. For further information, consult French prog coord. - Prerequisites: jr st; two 300-level French courses, 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
- Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
- Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.