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Academics: Language & Culture
Fall & Spring Semester
- 15–18 semester credits
- Intended for intermediate students
- Internships available for 6th-semester students
- Online Global Identity course (optional, 1 credit)
Language & Culture students take courses with other international students at the Institute for Foreign Students. There are five teaching levels at the Institute for Foreign Students and students are placed according to their level of proficiency.
Courses are designed to help international students develop strong language skills and deepen their cultural understanding. Class sizes range from 30–50 students, and the faculty specialize in different areas of language learning.
Language & Culture: Semester Courses
By
Language Level
Intensive French Summer Program
Before beginning their semester program, fall and academic year students are encouraged to brush up on their French skills by enrolling in the Summer Program. Students can enroll in either Summer Session A & B or Summer Session A or B.
| 3rd semester (16-17 credits) |
4th semester (15-16 credits) |
5th semester (16-17 credits) |
6th semester (16-18 credits) |
| Fren 3018 Oral Communication (3 credits) |
Fren 3018 Oral Communication (3 credits) |
Fren 3018 Oral Communication (3 credits) |
Fren 3018 Oral Communication (3 credits) |
| Fren 1003 Intermediate French (5 credits) |
Fren 1004 Intermediate French (5 credits) |
Fren 3015 Advanced French (4 credits) |
Fren 3016 Advanced French (4 credits) |
| Fren 1004 Intermediate French (5 credits) |
Fren 3015 Advanced French (4 credits) |
Fren 3016 Advanced French (4 credits) |
Fren 3010 French Expression (4 credits) |
| Fren 3650 Francophone Culture (3 credits) |
Fren 3650 Francophone Culture (3 credits) |
Fren 3014 French Phonetics (2 credits) |
Fren 3650 Francophone Culture (3 credits) |
| Global Identity (optional, 1 credit) | Global Identity (optional, 1 credit) | Fren 3650 Francophone Culture (3 credits) |
Institute course or internship (2–3 credits) |
| Global Identity (optional, 1 credit) | Global Identity (optional, 1 credit) |
The following course descriptions provide additional details on the type of credit awarded for language and culture classes at the Institute. Your University of Minnesota registration will not reflect your exact daily schedule at the Institute, because Institute courses are divided into multiple components.
Language Courses
Fren 1003 and 1004: Intermediate French; 5 credits each
Development of listening, writing, and speaking skills, in the context of cultural themes related to the Francophone world. Grammar review and elaboration.
Fren 3015: Advanced French Composition and Communication; 4 credits
Advanced study of French with particular emphasis on grammar review, vocabulary building, oral communication skills, and language usage in cultural contexts.
Fren 3016 (prereq 3015): Advanced French Composition and Communication; 4 credits
Advanced study of grammar in context: emphasis on writing for varied communicative purposes, reading for style and content, translation.
Communication Courses
Fren 3014: French Phonetics; 2 credits
Articulatory description of the sounds of French, phonetic transcription, and remedial practice to improve one’s pronunciation.
Fren 3018: French Oral Communication; 3 credits
Intensive work in oral expression and listening comprehension in French, incorporating a wide
variety of cultural topics.
French 3010: French Expression; 3-6 credits
Intensive work in oral/written communication.
Culture Course
Fren 3650: Topics in French/Francophone Culture;
3 credits
A presentation of Southern French Civilization from ancient times to the present and how it affected the southern areas of France, in particular the Languedoc and Provence regions.
Internships
Internships in various fields of interest. An accompanying course, The World of Work, enables students to reflect on the French
work environment while engaging in their internship. Download an application (pdf).
Past internship sites have included a library, government research agency, radio station, retirement home, elementary school, museums, and administrative offices at the university.
This opportunity is available to sixth-semester students only.
Last modified on October 9, 2009 |