FREN321

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FREN 321 provides advanced training in writing a variety of types of papers in French with emphasis placed on writing that requires the student to think critically and creatively, support generalizations, and appropriately acknowledge sources of information. Students will be introduced to the art of revision, focusing on the formal study of usage and grammar, the mastery of rhetorical strategies, and the careful reading of academic and non-academic texts as models. This course will give students the tools to encounter the various stages of the writing process with confidence (brainstorming, gathering evidence, considering audience, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading). At the end of the course, students will be able to produce a variety of expository essays, abstracts, and critical analysis of cultural objects.

Throughout the term, the instructor will make use of varied pedagogical techniques, including several of the following: lecturing, small and large discussion groups, collaborative projects, peer revision of drafts, and interactive activities.

All work submitted in this course will be written in French.

Instructor: Dr. Patrick Moran

Grading breakdown:

The FREN 321 assignment breakdown typically look like this:

Summary - 15%
Formatting a Bibliography - 15%
Critical Bibliography - 15%
Research Question and Detailed Outline - 15%
Introduction - 15%
Final Paper - 25%

Readings:

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FREN 321 provides advanced training in writing a variety of types of papers in French with emphasis placed on writing that requires the student to think critically and creatively, support generalizations, and appropriately acknowledge sources of information, which is particularly relevant given the rise of GenAI tools. You will be introduced to art of revision and rewriting, focusing on the formal study of usage and grammar, the mastery of rhetorical strategies, and the careful reading of academic and non-academic texts as models. This course will give you the tools to encounter the various stages of the writing process with confidence (brainstorming, gathering evidence, considering audience, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading). At the end of the course, you will be able to produce a variety of expository essays, abstracts, and critical analysis over various cultural objects.

Instructor: Dr. Irem Ayan

Grading breakdown:

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Readings:

Coming soon!