Languages: French: Courses

We are happy to offer courses for all levels: for absolute beginners and those who know some French already, for intermediate students and for students of cinema, literature, culture, and philosophy at the upper levels. Offerings are refreshed each semester, and the below is only a short selection. Please see for a full listing, check the Georgia Tech registration site, OSCAR.

Independent Studies are also available.

Our study abroad programs in Paris, in Africa, and on the French Riviera also feature diverse opportunities for study.

Selected French Courses

• FREN 1001. Elementary French I
  An introduction to the French language and culture of the French-speaking world. Beginning of a survey of basic French grammar and the development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing French.

• FREN 1002. Elementary French II
  The second part of an introduction to the French language and the culture of the French-speaking world. Completion of the survey of basic French grammar and further development of the four language skills. Aspects of everyday life in the French-speaking world will be introduced.

• FREN 2001. Patterns of French Culture I
  Proficiency-based introduction to selected sociocultural aspects of France: geography, demography, social institutions, history, art, socioeconomic problems, and current events; incorporates grammar review.

• FREN 2002. Patterns of French Culture II
  Proficiency-based introduction to selected sociocultural aspects of France: geography, demography, social institutions, history, art, socioeconomic problems, and current events; incorporates grammar review.

• FREN 2005. LBAT French Culture and Language
  Proficiency-based introduction to sociocultural aspects of the French speaking world. Part of the French intensive summer LBAT program. Admission by application only.

• FREN 3000. Survey of French Literature
  This course introduces students to French literature. Taught in French.

• FREN 3001. French Literature from 1800 to 1900
  Romanticism, the reappearance of lyric poetry, the importance of the individual as opposed to classical anonymity. Realism and naturalism with emphasis on the development of the novel. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3002. French Literature from 1900 to 2000
  Exploration of currents in modern prose, poetry, and drama. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3004. Drama Workshop
  Literary and theatrical aspects of French drama are explored through class discussion and performance of selections from contemporary and classical plays.

• FREN 3011. France Today I
  Culture, history, and geography of modern France through lectures, videos, downloads from the Internet, audio recordings, digital media, and class discussions. Short papers treating assigned topics to enhance writing skills. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3012. France Today II
  Culture, history, and geography of modern France through lectures, videos, audio recordings, digital media, and class discussions. Short papers treating assigned topics to enhance writing skills. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3014. Introduction to Contemporary France
  This course will introduce students to issues in contemporary France. Taught in French.

• FREN 3015. Social Identities in Contemporary French Culture
  Analysis of production, reception and perceptions of clashing class identities in France via films, novels, plays, short stories, and newspapers. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3017. Paris: Modernity Today
  This course explores contemporary Paris and its representations in light of its modern history and culture. Taught in French.

• FREN 3030. French Phonetics
  A detailed analysis of the significant features of the French sound system, intonation curves, and graphic representation of individual sounds. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3040. Reading and Translation

• This course will prepare students for the techniques of rapid reading in French, and give them tools to translate and use texts. Taught in French.

• FREN 3061. France: Culture, Economy, Commerce I
  Advanced Business French, overview of French commerce, communications, publicity, various social milieus, and the work place. Taught in French.

• FREN 3062. France: Culture, Economy and Commerce II
  Advanced Business French. Overview of French commerce, communications, publicity, various social milieus, and the work place. Taught in French.

• FREN 3110. Comics & Graphic Arts
  This course studies French comics as a genre and its interrelationships with graphic arts and literature. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3120. French Conversation
  This class is designed to help students improve their French speaking skills, and use French at an advanced level. Not for beginners. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3121. Advanced Composition
  In-depth study of advanced grammar patterns as used in written expressions. Conducted in French.

• FREN 3500. Field Work Abroad
  This course will focus on theme-based individual projects abroad.

• FREN 3501. Sustainable Communities in France
  Examines social, cultural, artistic and environmental dimensions of sustainability and concepts of identity, diversity, social equity and inclusion/exclusion in the French context. Taught in French.

• FREN 3551. French for the Professions
  Study aspects of literature, philosophy, culture, geography, history, business, and industry in France and other Francophone countries in these applied-language courses. Taught in French.

• FREN 3691. Business Communication and Correspondence in France
  Refinement of accuracy and flexibility in oral/written expression. Focus on appropriate use of strategies, business negotiation protocols, lexical precision. Incorporates grammar review. Part of the French intensive summer language program. Admission by application only.

• FREN 3692. French Business and Technology I
  Study of business, technological, and cultural issues, tendencies and patterns of behavior among French-speaking people. Value systems and their manifestations. Part of the French intensive summer language program. Admission by application only.

• FREN 3693. French Business and Technology II
  Business organizations and use of technology in France. Specialized vocabularies of economics, engineering, and computer science. Attention to geographical and anthropological aspects of selected social and political situations. Part of the French intensive summer language program. Admission by application only.

• FREN 3694. French Business and Technology III
  Two-week seminar in France highlighting business and technology. Field study of technology firms, economic trends, business institutions, and cultural protocols. Journals and papers assigned. Admission by application only.

• FREN 3697. Paris in Cinema/Cinema in Paris
  This course offers an in-depth look at the history, industry, and scope of French cinema through the myth of Paris in films. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4001. French Stylistics
  Advanced study of syntax and semantics, aimed at development of stylistic sensitivity. Analysis of representative literary and current interest texts for practice in conversation and composition. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4005. Contemporary French Literature
  This course will study contemporary French authors and their ideas in context, with a focus on specific authors or texts. Taught in French.

• FREN 4011. French Art
  This course will explore contemporary French art in the historical, economic and cultural contexts of production and reception. Taught in French.

• FREN 4013. French Literature and the Visual Arts
  This course studies French Literature and its interrelationships with various arts (painting, music, cinema, architecture or opera), often through several periods. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4061. French Science and Technology I
  Introduction to scientific and technical French. Analysis and discussion of scientific and technical material pertaining to current issues in the scientific and technical communities. Background in chemistry, physics, or biology required.

• FREN 4064. Sustainability & Development in the Francophone World
  This course will analyze current sustainability & development issues in the Francophone World and policies initiated to address them. Taught in French.

• FREN 4080. Politics and Public Policy in France
  This course will analyze current issues in French society and the public policies initiated to address them. Taught in French.

• FREN 4089. Food, Arts And Media
  This course will focus on the culture of food in French arts, literature and media, examining its social and symbolic values through the centuries. Taught in French.

• FREN 4101. Literature of the Francophone World I
  Exploration of the literature of the Francophone world. Currents in modern prose, poetry, and drama. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4102. Literature of the Francophone World II
  Continuation of Literature of the Francophone World I. Currents in modern prose, poetry, and drama. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4103. Francophone Africa Today
  This course will explore contemporary Africa and its representations in light of its modern history and culture.

• FREN 4105. Francophone Cinema
  This course will explore contemporary Africa and its representations in light of its modern history and culture. Taught in French.

• FREN 4107. The African Diasporas in France
  Intercultural class taught in French about the complex nature of the African Diasporas in France from their historical development to our present-day society.

• FREN 4110. Gender in French-Speaking Societies
  Course explores the intersection of gender with French history, politics, ethics, laws, professions, medical fields, social classes, religious, nationalisms, and (perceived) ethnicity. Taught in French.

• FREN 4160. Arts and Power in Paris
  Explores the relationship between power and the arts throughout the history of Paris in sculpture, architecture, tapestry, songs, painting, literature, photography, etc. Taught in French.

• FREN 4200. Introduction to French Philosophy
  Introduction to major French philosophical texts with an emphasis on post-WWI thinkers (includes Existentialism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Postmodernism, Deconstructionism). Conducted in French.

• FREN 4202. Science in the French Imagination
  This course explores the relationships between literature and science, culture and technology from the late 18th to the 21st century. Taught in French.

• FREN 4241. Migration in French Cinema
  A topical approach focusing on the major contributions of French cinema and cinematographic aesthetics, from the 1900s to contemporary films. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4242. The French New Wave
  In-depth and concentrated study of French cinema. Particular attention devoted to the French New Wave, the development of film theory and criticism in France. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4246. French and Francophone Films and Media
  This course examines socio-historical, political, economic and cultural issues through films and other media in France and/or the Francophone world. Taught in French.

• FREN 4250. Reading Les Misérables
  This course examines in its entirety the world-famous novel from Victor Hugo: Les Misérables within its artistic and social environments and messages. Taught in French.

• FREN 4300. France and Globalization
  Intercultural class about French attitudes and policies toward globalization as well as France's role in the European Community. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4500. Advanced Intercultural Seminar
  Integrates cross-cultural research and reflection into discussion of current issues in the French-speaking world. Intended for students who have some study-abroad experience in a French-speaking country. Conducted in French.

• FREN 4695. French Internship
  Professional experience with a business/organization in which students enhance their language skills and cultural knowledge in French in relation to the practical goals/objectives of the entity.

• FREN 4698. Undergraduate Research
  Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

• FREN 6005. Contemporary French Literature
  This course will study contemporary French authors and their ideas in context, with a focus on specific authors or texts. Taught in French.

• FREN 6013. Literature & Visual Arts
  This course examines the relationship between Word and Image (including cinema/ film adaptations, photography, painting, graphic design, and diverse artistic genres). Taught in French.

• FREN 6064. Sustainability & Development In The Francophone World
  This course will analyze current sustainability & development issues in the Francophone World, and policies initiated to address them. Taught in French.

• FREN 6101. Contemporary Francophone Literature
  This course will analyze Francophone Literatures produced outside of France since 1960 with a focus on their modern and innovative aspects. Taught in French.

• FREN 6105. Francophone Cinema
  This interdisciplinary course will explore through modern and contemporary Francophone films representations of Africa in light of its modern history and culture. Taught in French.

• FREN 6252. French Domestic Internship
  Students complete domestic internships. Conducted in French.

• FREN 6300. France and Globalization
  Intercultural class about French attitudes and policies toward globalization as well as France's role in the European Community. Conducted in French.

• FREN 6500. Intercultural Seminar
  Integrates cross-cultural research and reflection into discussion of current issues in the French-speaking world. Taught in French.

• FREN 6503. Professional Portfolio Development
  Preparation of a professional portfolio connecting experiences and coursework in the MS program towards career preparation. Conducted in French.

• FREN 6510. Applied Language Practicum
  Students will serve as researchers, student aides and apprentice instructors for any 3/4000-level undergraduate course approved by their adviser and the course.

• FREN 6511. Applied Language Practicum Abroad
  Students serve as researchers and apprentice instructors in the LBAT or other faculty-led overseas language immersion program of the School of Modern Languages.

• FREN 6695. French Internship Abroad
  Students complete internships abroad in a French-speaking country. Conducted in French.

• FREN 6696. French Internship Abroad
  Students complete internships abroad in a French-speaking country. Conducted in French.

• FREN 6998. Master's Project
  Project course taught in French.

• FREN 7000. Master's Thesis
  Thesis course.

• FREN 8803. Special Topics
  Topics of current interest not covered in the regular graduate course offerings