Oct 10, 2025  
2025-2026 Franklin & Marshall College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 Franklin & Marshall College Catalog
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FRN 301 - Engaging with the Francophone World I


Description
This course is designed to help students improve oral and written expression as well as aural and textual comprehension in informal, academic, and professional settings. Analysis of model texts, targeted grammar review, and advanced stylistic practice will help students develop the skills necessary to write emails and letters, CVs, film reviews, opinion pieces, and essays. Through practice, they will learn how to engage in informal conversations, job interviews, academic debates and presentations. The use of authentic materials will teach students about contemporary issues within the French-speaking world that may include questions of transnational identity, cross-cultural partnerships and innovations, immigration and acculturation, displacement and exile. This course requires no textbook but does have a $60 materials fee.
Prerequisite
FRN 202  OR placement

Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
HUMA Gen Ed: Humanities Requirement
WRLD Gen Ed: World Perspectives Req



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