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ENGL 127: English for Academic Purposes II
(1/2 Unit)
An advanced course in the use of English in the American academic setting, with emphasis on the skills and techniques needed to excel in the English 101 (and above) classroom. Enrollment by placement only. Staff.
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ENGL 203: Advanced Writing: College and Beyond
(1 Unit)
Sophomore standing or above and one of the following: completion of ENGL 101 or 101H with a grade of 2.0 or better, recommendation of student’s instructor in ENGL 100, placement during SOAR or advanced placement in English.
Advanced study of and practice in writing beyond the 101-level, with emphasis on writing for specific audiences, techniques of argumentation, stylistic choices available to writers, and increased sophistication in thought and expression. Required of students obtaining elementary teacher certification. Christensen, MacInnes.
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ENGL 205: Introductory Creative Writing
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H with a grade of 2.0 or better, recommendation of student’s instructor in ENGL 100 , advanced placement in English or permission of instructor.
A study in the craft of both poetry and fiction, including imagery, lyricism, character development, form, plot, and style. Students write and revise their own poems and short stories. Reading in and discussion of contemporary literature as well as critiques of fellow writers’ work. Brown, Mesa.
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ENGL 206: Writing in Place
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
An experiential study of environmental writing, with a focus on place, nature, and the relationship between humans and their environments. Students write in a variety of genres and modes, including exposition and creative non-fiction. Christensen.
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ENGL 207: Multimedia Journalism
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H with a grade of 2.0 or better, recommendation of student’s instructor in ENGL 100 , advanced placement in English or permission of instructor.
An introduction to reporting, writing, filming, and editing for print and online media, including discussion of media law and ethics, AP style, and magazine writing. Preparation for internships. Prerequisite for all advanced journalism courses. Deutsch.
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ENGL 208: Professional Writing
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above and one of the following: completion of ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H with a grade of 2.0 or better, recommendation of student’s instructor in ENGL 100 , placement during SOAR or advanced placement in English.
An introduction to the practice of workplace and technical writing, including design and visual argument. Emphasizes the analysis of a variety of professional rhetorical situations and the production of appropriate texts in response. Staff.
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ENGL 209: Responding to Student Writing: Consulting Theory and Practice
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 , ENGL 101H or equivalent writing and learning experience.
Introduction to the theory and practice of writing consulting, for individual or small group consulting in writing centers and professional settings. Includes study and writing in multiple genres (e.g., autobiography, journal, ethnography, academic research). Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Hendrix.
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ENGL 223: Introduction to Writing Creative Nonfiction
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H with a grade of 2.0 or better, recommendation of student’s instructor in ENGL 100 , advanced placement in English or permission of instructor.
A study of creative nonfiction in its various forms. Discussion of the ways in which writing creative nonfiction (memoirs, personal essays, etc.) differs from journalistic writing and the ways in which it employs lyrical and fiction-writing techniques. Students will write and revise their own creative nonfiction (minimum 30 pages). Requires written critiques of fellow writers’ work and extensive reading in and writing about contemporary creative nonfiction. Brown, Mesa.
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ENGL 275: Screenwriting Fundamentals
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H with a grade of 2.0 or better, recommendation of student’s instructor in ENGL 100 , advanced placement in English or permission of instructor.
An intensive study of feature-film screenplay format and structure, including a workshop of student step outlines, treatments, and screenplays. In the first part of the semester, students are assigned exercises addressing specific screenwriting issues, including character, setting, dialogue, and subtext, and read and analyze already-produced screenplays. In the second part, students write and revise a short (minimum 30-minute) script. Brown.
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ENGL 304: Pleiad Multimedia Production
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisites: ENGL 207 or permission of instructor.
A practicum offered in the Fall and Spring for students holding a position, paid or otherwise, on the Albion College Pleiad, the award-winning, student-run campus news source. Includes aspects of written and visual journalism, including reporting, writing, editing, photography, videography, and information graphics. May be repeated for credit, but counts no more than twice, for a maximum of 2 units, toward the major or minor. Deutsch.
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ENGL 305: Pleiad Multimedia Production
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: ENGL 207 or permission of instructor.
A practicum offered in the Fall and Spring for students holding a position, paid or otherwise, on the Albion College Pleiad, the award-winning, student-run campus news source. May be repeated for credit, but counts no more than twice, for a maximum of 2 units, toward the major or minor. May be repeated for credit, but counts no more than twice, for a maximum of 2 units, toward the major or minor.
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ENGL 306: Magazine Writing
(1 Unit)
Examines the history and significance of magazines in the United States, from the explosion of lifestyle magazines in the late nineteenth century to current issues in magazine publishing. Writing assignments focus on producing publishable magazine articles. Deutsch.
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ENGL 308: Advanced Multimedia Journalism
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 207 or permission of instructor.
An advanced media workshop with assignments including investigative reporting, specialized coverage, long-form articles, multimedia packages, and short video documentaries. Deutsch.
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ENGL 313: Advanced Editing
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: At least one of the following: ENGL 203 , ENGL 207 , ENGL 208 , or permission of instructor
An advanced workshop for editing professional and journalistic documents with discussion of standardized American-English grammar, revision for clarity and conciseness, legal and ethical compliance, and use of formal style guides. Quesenberry.
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ENGL 315: Science, Technical, and Medical Writing
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above and one of the following: completion of English 101, fulfillment of the Writing Proficiency Requirement, or the permission of the instructor.
A study of writing in science, technology, and medical fields, with a focus on technical writing genres that may include academic research, journalism, data visualization, instructions, presentations, and/or grant writing. Students compose and revise documents relating to their own fields and interests, while examining how culture, ethics, inclusion, and accessibility factors influence technical writing. Quesenberry
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ENGL 316: Writing for the Non-Profit Sector
(1 Unit)
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above and one of the following: completion of English 101, fulfillment of the Writing Proficiency Requirement, or the permission of the instructor.
Advanced study of professional writing in the context of non-profit organizations. Emphasizes writing that is particularly relevant to non-profit work, which may include grants, donor relations, public relations, presentations, and reports. Quesenberry.
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ENGL 321: Intermediate Poetry Workshop
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 205 or permission of instructor.
A workshop for continued study and practice in writing poetry. Students examine form in free verse and traditional verse (the lyric, blank verse, sonnets, etc.); write new poems, including a series of formal exercises; and extensively revise their own poetry. Students also write critiques of fellow writers’ work and read contemporary poetry. Mesa.
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ENGL 322: Intermediate Fiction Workshop
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 205 or permission of instructor.
A workshop for continued study and practice in writing fiction, with special emphasis on narrative design. In addition to producing 50 new pages of fiction, students substantially revise their work, and write and revise several short-short stories. This course also requires written critiques of fellow writers’ work and extensive reading in and writing about contemporary fiction. Brown.
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ENGL 348: English Language
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
History, structure and usage of the oral and written English language. Required of students obtaining elementary teacher certification. Hendrix, Staff.
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ENGL 356: Visual Poetry
(1 Unit)
A study of writing poetry and its presentation in printed form. Intended for writers and visual artists alike, this course teaches the fundamentals of writing poetry and letterpress printing. Participants both write their own poems and, using movable type and hand-operated printing presses, set and print their own poems as broadsides and artists’ books. Same as Art 356. McCauley, Mesa.
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ENGL 378: Advanced Fiction Workshop
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 322 or permission of instructor.
A workshop for advanced fiction writers. Students write one long short story (minimum 30 pages) in addition to meeting individual goals set in consultation with the instructor, for a total of at least 60 pages over the course of the semester. In addition, students extensively revise their work, read several short-story collections and/or novels, and familiarize themselves with literary journals. This course may also require written critiques of fellow writers’ work and presentations of published stories. Brown.
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ENGL 379: Advanced Poetry Workshop
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ENGL 321 .
A workshop for advanced poets. Writers further develop their own style and interests, workshop poems, produce a poetry sequence, and complete a polished portfolio. Discussion includes fellow writers’ poems, current trends in poetry, and a more nuanced conversation of poetic forms and devices. Poems will be submitted for publication. Mesa.
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Environmental Studies: Sustainability and the Environment |
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ENVN 101: Fundamentals of Environmental Studies
(1 Unit)
A theoretical and practical introduction to the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies. Cultivates both a broad understanding of ecological principles and the creative capacity to imagine and enact individual and social change that takes those principles into account. Christiansen, White.
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ENVN 102: Introduction to the Environment
(1 Unit)
Explores the interconnected web of earth’s natural systems including the atmosphere, biological communities, oceans and continents, as well as humankind’s interactions with and dependence on them. Major topics include global climate and problems of global warming and desertification; resources and problems of world hunger and population growth; and pollution and problems of ecosystem destruction. Staff.
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ENVN 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 201: Ecology and Environmental Field Trip
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisites: Membership in the Center for Sustainability of the Environment and permission of the instructor.
Demonstrates, in seminars and a one-two week field trip to a selected region of the United States, how ecosystems have been shaped by the interplay of biological, geological and human history and are thus both adapted to, and susceptible to changes in, modern landscape, climate and human practices. Examines environmental issues of both local and national significance related to these ecosystems. Staff.
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ENVN 206: Sustainable Living Seminar
(1/2 Unit)
Residents of the College’s E-house and other students explore, through practice, the relationship between their daily actions and the earth’s ecosystems. Several models of sustainability are discussed, and students are asked to articulate the view they believe appropriate for their own lives. Students cooperatively develop a significant improvement in the house or its grounds and monitor the environmental footprint of their actions. Note that residence in the E-House is not available in 2015-16. Staff.
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ENVN 220: Economics, Politics, and Environmental Policy
(1 Unit)
Examines decisions affecting environmental quality made by government, businesses and individuals; economic analysis relevant to such decisions; the policy-making process; and dispute resolution techniques that may be useful in conflicts over environmental issues. Focuses on current national and local environmental policies, with comparisons to practices in other countries. Saltzman.
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ENVN 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ENVN 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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ENVN 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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ENVN 401: Seminar
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
Staff.
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ENVN 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
Staff.
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ENVN 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Staff.
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ENVN 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
Staff.
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Ethnic Studies |
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ETHN 103: Introduction to Ethnic Studies
(1 Unit)
An introduction to the comparative study of ethnicity, as well as the history and culture of particular ethnic groups in America. Issues–ethnic identity, ethnocentrism, discrimination, assimilation and multiculturalism–are analyzed from a variety of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and the arts. Serves as the introductory course for the ethnic studies concentration. Staff.
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ETHN 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 250: Education and Diversity
(1 Unit)
This course introduces prospective educators to the ways in which social inequality affects schooling and schooling affects social inequality. This course is NOT a celebration of difference. Rather, this course is designed to allow students to examine how socially constructed categories (e.g., social class, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, etc.) are used to privilege some individuals and groups and marginalize others. The course focuses mostly on one social institution, urban public schools in the United States; however, we will examine how the other social institutions influence opportunities for success and failure in schools. Quinney
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ETHN 260: Caribbean Identity and Migration
(1 Unit)
Examines the cultural richness and diversity of the Caribbean diaspora with an emphasis on the Spanish-speaking islands, including Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, drawing on music, literature, film and history. Considers how this population continues to influence growth and change in American society by looking at issues of identity, migration patterns, and broader economic, cultural and social conditions. Staff.
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ETHN 270: Hip Hop and Social Change
(1 Unit)
Investigates the social, cultural and political dynamics of the hip hop generation. Uses hip hop to frame the analysis of U.S. and urban “social problems” since the late 1960s. Introduces the sociohistorical and sociopolitical roots and development of hip hop, its impact on popular and youth culture, and its significance for understanding American society. Addresses major topics surrounding hip hop including race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, social class, segregation/mass incarceration, politics, and education. Examines scholarly and popular texts, film, hip hop music, and original student work to gain a comprehensive understanding of these issues. Quinney.
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ETHN 280: Children of Immigrants
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: SOC 101 or ETHN 103 or ANTH 105 or permission of instructor.
A study of theoretical arguments in the current literature on immigrant adaptation and assimilation, public fears of multiculturalism and an examination of empirical research into how social class, race/ethnicity and gender shape outcomes for 1½ and 2nd generation immigrants. Examines in depth the renegotiation of identity and the process of incorporation for immigrant families in the U.S. Verduzco-Baker.
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ETHN 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 300: Social Movements
(1 Unit)
This course will review and discuss the theory and research on social movements, with an empirical emphasis on American movements such as the Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Movement, and numerous “issue” movements such as peace, environment, neighborhood, sexuality, etc. We will give attention to international movements to develop an understanding of movements in different countries with a focus on structures and cultures. We will talk explicitly about the differences between movements enduring social cleavages such as race, class, gender, and sexuality. This class generally operates from the intellectual standpoint of the activist who is concerned about an issue and wants to do something about it. Quinney.
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ETHN 370: Theories and Methods in Ethnic Studies
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: ETHN 103 or permission of instructor.
Designed as a capstone course to integrate students’ Internship and course work experiences and deepen their analytical understanding of issues related to race/ethnicity. Examines the development of ethnic and race relations, ethnic and race discrimination, and American identity using different multicultural theoretical perspectives. Includes field work and/or other research on a topic related to race/ethnicity. Staff.
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ETHN 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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ETHN 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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ETHN 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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ETHN 401: Seminar
(1/2 Unit)
Staff.
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ETHN 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
Staff.
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ETHN 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Staff.
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ETHN 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
Staff.
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French |
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FREN 101: Elementary French
(1 Unit)
Introduces the French language and the francophone cultures through the study of basic grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Develops the four skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—necessary for effective interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communication. Conducted in French. Tutorials with teaching assistants are integrated into the course. French 101 is recommended for students with two years or less of high school French. Staff.
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FREN 102: Elementary French, continued
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 101 .
Continuation of FREN 101 . Expands vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge to enable a more informed interpretation and production of spoken and written communication in French. Conducted in French. Tutorials with teaching assistants integrated into the course. Staff.
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FREN 187: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 188: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 189: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 201: Intermediate French
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 102 , equivalent or appropriate score on departmental placement test.
Continuation of the study of the French language and culture through the contextualized study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary. Continues the development of the four basic skills necessary for the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of communication. Authentic tapes and texts are the foundation of the teaching materials. Conducted in French. Tutorials with native speakers are integrated into the course. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 202: Intermediate French, continued
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 201 , equivalent or appropriate score on departmental placement test.
Continuation of FREN 201 . Practice with more sophisticated dialogues, reading of unedited short stories, poems and other authentic materials reflecting the various cultures of the French-speaking world. Conducted in French. Tutorials with native speakers integrated into the course. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 287: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 288: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 289: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 301: Advanced Oral and Written Expression I
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 202 , equivalent or appropriate score on departmental placement test.
Development of communication skills in French relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal communication and culturally specific idiomatic usage. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation within French cultural norms, as well as key contemporary issues of importance in the French-speaking world. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 302: Advanced Oral and Written Expression II
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 301 or equivalent.
Development of communication skills in French relative to grammar, syntax, appropriate registers, necessary vocabulary, non-verbal cues and culturally-specific idiomatic usage, as well as skills in French/English and English/French translation. Also includes the processes of conversation development, thesis formation and strategies for argumentation operating within French cultural norms, especially relating to professional life and the workplace. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 303: French for the Professions
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 301 or equivalent.
Offers insights on the French and other French-speaking countries’ work environment and the specialized knowledge necessary to communicate effectively in specific professions. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 314: Multicultural France: Current Issues and Historical Perspectives
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 301 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Explores French society as a dynamic multicultural construct—France’s changing place in the world, the changing role of women in French society and changing demographics, especially North African immigrants to France—through reading recent novels or short stories representing these issues. Studies the historical dimensions of the social phenomena and the historical reasons for the current situation. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 315: Writing/Filming France Inside Out
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 301 or equivalent.
Applies various theories—narratology, explication de texte, and theories of adaptation—to critically inquire into the construction of literary texts and their filmic representations. Stresses oral and written communication in French. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 320: French Women Writers and Feminist Criticism
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 301 or equivalent.
Analysis of works by French women writers from the Middle Ages to the present, as well as works of feminist critical theory. Conducted in French. Offered every three years. Guenin-Lelle.
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FREN 330: French Louisiana: The Cajun and Creole Experiences
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 301 or equivalent.
A study of French Louisiana in both Acadiana and New Orleans, through literature, music, history and other avenues. Guenin-Lelle.
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FREN 351: French Society from Marie de France to Louis XIV
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 303 , FREN 314 or FREN 315 .
Incorporates literature, art, history and l’histoire des idées, or changing epistemologies, during the French ancien régime (the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the baroque and classical periods of the seventeenth century and the beginning of the Enlightenment in the early eighteenth century). Examines central issues such as the place of “the Divine” and humankind in the universe, the role of classical antiquity relative to traditions, identity and power, the role of women in society and the role of education as a vehicle for change. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 353: Francophone Africa
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 303 , FREN 314 or FREN 315 .
A study of texts and contexts of francophone (Central and West) African societies through in-depth analyses of history, politics, music, art, film and literature, and especially, how those elements have shaped the people’s contemporary world view. Conducted in French. Yewah.
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FREN 354: The French Caribbean: Les Antilles créoles
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 303 , FREN 314 or FREN 315 .
Surveys post-colonialism, la créolisation, le métissage and changing identities. Topics include history and geography of these islands, situating them as part of the New World as well as having enduring cultural, linguistic and political bonds with France; Aimé Césaire and his essentialist quest for identity via Africa and the past; la créolisation, as first proposed by Glissant; and contemporary social issues, represented in literature, art and cinema. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 355: Quebec: A World Apart
(1 Unit)
Proficiency Expected level of proficiency: FREN 303 , FREN 314 or FREN 315 .
Examines socioeconomic, political, cultural, literary and artistic forces as well as relevant historical situations that have shaped this French-speaking “island” in anglophone North America. Conducted in French. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 387: Selected Topics
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 388: Selected Topics
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 389: Selected Topics
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
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FREN 391: Internship
(1/2 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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FREN 392: Internship
(1 Unit)
Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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FREN 398: Practicum
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Experience in teaching French in the classroom or with individual students under the supervision of an instructor. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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FREN 400: Senior Seminar
(1/4 Unit)
Prerequisite: Declared French major or minor.
Students will reflect on lessons learned in the French program, identify competencies they have developed in French and in other areas of study, understand the importance of these competencies in today’s world, and leave Albion more confident in their preparedness to enter the next stage of their professional development. Guenin-Lelle, Yewah.
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FREN 401: Seminar
(1/2 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Special topics in languages, literature or civilization for advanced students. Conducted in French. Staff.
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FREN 402: Seminar
(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Special topics in languages, literature or civilization for advanced students. Conducted in French. Staff.
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FREN 411: Directed Study
(1/2 Unit)
Staff.
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FREN 412: Directed Study
(1 Unit)
Staff.
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Geology |
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GEOL 101: Introductory Geology
(1 Unit)
A survey course designed for liberal arts students covering many aspects of physical geology, the study of active earth processes. Labs illustrate lecture materials and the techniques used by geologists. One field trip. Complements the material covered in GEOL 103 ; either course can serve as an introductory course in geology. Staff.
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GEOL 103: Introduction to Earth History
(1 Unit)
A survey course designed for liberal arts students and covering many aspects of historical geology, the study of evolving environments and life forms on earth. Labs utilize fossils, rock samples, maps and field trips to illustrate techniques used by historical geologists. Complements the material covered in GEOL 101 ; either course can serve as an introductory course in geology. Staff.
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GEOL 104: Earth Resources and the Environment
(1 Unit)
Without earth resources, civilization would not exist. Gold, diamonds, water, oil, building materials—all of our material resources ultimately are derived from the earth. This course examines the origin and geologic occurrence of these materials and the environmental implications of their utilization. No laboratory. Staff.
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GEOL 106: Natural Disasters
(1 Unit)
A review of the natural disasters that affect humans and the environment. Emphasizes the causes and prediction of natural hazards, assessment of hazard vulnerability, and disaster mitigation and recovery through case studies of historical and recent natural disasters. Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, extreme weather, climate change and floods. No laboratory. Staff.
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