A three-quarter introductory-level sequence. The four skills--listening, speaking, reading and writing--are stressed in a primarily oral-aural method of presentation. The course covers all major elements of French grammar. Conducted in French; language laboratory required in addition to daily class sessions. Offered quarterly; 101 not offered in Spring.
Required texts: Amon, Vis-á-vis text, workbook/laboratory manual and CD; Meyer, Encore des Exercises
Prerequisites: For 101- no prior French; for 102- completion of FRENCH 101 or placement test score of 15-30; for 103- completion of 102 or 110 or placement test score of 31-56.
Note: Students who have transfer credit, placement test scores, or are not currently enrolled in the preceding course become eligible to register at the start of Period II.

No more than 15 credits allowed for any combination of 101, 102, 103, and 134.

FRENCH 110: BASIC FRENCH REVIEW

Daily, multiple sections and hours, 5 cr., Staff

Basic French Review combines in one quarter the contents of 101 and 102. This intensive course is designed for students who have studied French for at least two years in high school but who do not feel ready for 102. Highly motivated beginners with background in other languages are also encouraged to take the course. After completing 110, students can enroll directly in French 103.
Prerequisite: Placement test score of 10-30.
Required texts: Amon, Vis-á-vis text, workbook/laboratory manual and CD; Meyer, Encore des Exercises.

No more than 15 credits allowed for any combination of 101, 102, 103, and 134.

FRENCH 201, 202 203: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (VLPA)

Daily, multiple sections and hours, 5 cr., Staff

A three-quarter systematic review and expansion of French grammar, development of conversational skills (listening and speaking), reading literary and cultural materials, and writing compositions. Conducted in French, the intermediate sequence encourages students to use their language skills more actively and at a more sophisticated level than the elementary sequence.
Prerequisites: 103 for 201; 201 for 202; 202 for 203, or placement.
Required texts: En Bonne Forme packaged set, published by Houghton Mifflin, available at the University Bookstore.

FRENCH 301, 302, 303: ADVANCED FRENCH (VLPA, W courses)

Daily, multiple sections and hours, 5 cr., Staff

French 301 allows students to review French grammar at an advanced level and to acquire the essentials of French composition, through the study of written and audiovisual authentic cultural material . French 302 is a continuation of French 301. These courses are conducted exclusively in French.
Prerequisites: 203 for 301; 301 for 302; 302 for 303, or placement. French 303 not offered Winter quarter.
Required texts: Denise Rochat, Contrastes (Pearson Education); William F. Edmiston, Annie Duménil, La France contemporaine (Harcourt Brace); Crowe; Debray, La République expliquée à ma fille (Editions du Seuil);

FRENCH 305A: FRENCH LITERATURE 1600-1789 (VLPA)

MW 12:30-2:20, 5 cr, Mackenzie

Survey of French literature in the so-called "classical" and "Enlightenment" periods. We will learn the basics of social and political change in France during this time, and read sample texts as products of and as reactions to the processes of history. We will also work on composition skills in French. Discussions, readings, papers all in French, please. I will encourage group work as well as group discussions, and probably establish an online discussion for those who are not comfortable speaking up in class.
Recommended preparation: Willingness to participate orally or in other ways. Know how to listen to others with respect and to disagree with respect. Brushing up some written French skills would be a good idea.
Course conducted in French.
Required texts: TBA
Prerequisite: French 302.

FRENCH 378A: CONTEMPORARY FRANCE

MW 10:30-12:20, 5 cr., Doug Collins

Study of the historical origins and subsequent development of contemporary problems and characteristics of French government and politics, economy, and society.
Prerequisite: French 203.

FRENCH 411A: L’amour et le lien social au moyen-âge

TTH 1:30-3:20, 5 cr, Eugene Vance

Le but de ce cours sera d’analyser, à travers un choix d’oeuvres littéraires médiévales, la tension entre la passion érotique individuelle (quelque soit sa forme) et les contraints du groupe social: celles de la famille, de l’amitié, de la politique féodale, et de la culture religieuse.

Quel rapport peut-il y avoir entre le désir courtois et la mysogynie médiévale?
Quel lien possible y’a-t-il entre le désir charnel et le péché?
Quel peut-être le rapport entre le désir érotique et le combat chevaleresque?
Peuvent un homme et une femme de rang social différent se permettre de s’aimer?
Y-a-t-il un érotisme sacré?
Quelles sont le fins sociales du marriage dans la société féodale?
Quelles sont les conséquences de l’adultère dans la société médiévales?
Quelle est le role de la richesse dans “l’art” de l’amour?
Peut-on désirer la Vierge Marie ou le Christ charnel?
Comment se pense et s’exprime le désir homosexuel au moyen-âge?

Nous aborderons ces questions par le lecture d’un choix de textes divers: des récits de vierges martyrs; un sermon de Bernard Clairvaux sur le “Cantique des cantiques”, une selection de poèmes lyriques courtois; deux romans courtois, (Tristan et Iseut; Yvain, ou le chevalier au lion), une pièce de théatre (le Jeu de la feuillée); plusieurs fabliaux; une lettre d’amour spirituelle de Catherine de Sienne.

Les élèves sous-gradués seront évalués selon: leur participation (30%) , deux travaux courts (5-8 pp) 40% et le résultat d’ un “take-home quiz” (30%) donné à la fin du cours.

FRENCH 490 HONORS SEMINAR (VLPA)

To be arranged, 2-5 cr., Instructor to be arranged

FRENCH 499 B: SPEC TOPICS:SCIENCE FICTION (VLPA)

MW, 3:30-5:20, 5 cr., Louisa Mackenzie

Science fiction is taken more seriously in France than in the English-speaking world. Many of the country's most respected writers try their hand at this genre. One of the founding figures of modern science fiction, Jules Verne, is esteemed as greatly as H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke and other Anglo-American masters.

FRENCH 499: Exil(s) et identité(s): Conditions (post)coloniales dans la litterature francophone

TTH 9:30-11:20, 5 cr., Vinay Swamy

In this course, we will study various literary and cinematographic works from the Francophone world, all of which focus on the condition of Exile in both the French colonial and postcolonial contexts. What constitutes exile and how does it influence the worldview of an exiled individual or group? How does being exiled impact socio-cultural relationships? What are the politics that (have) lead to/are a result of these conditions of exile? We will approach these broad questions from the perspectives constructed by the different authors/film makers we study as we sample works from the Caribbean and North Africa as well as those by immigrants from these regions to France.

This seminar will be taught in French and is based on in-class discussion of works studied in the course. Students will also be responsible to lead the discussions once or twice during the course by presenting a critical reading of one or more works. These presentations could be exploratory in nature and be developed into one of the two written projects. The final grade will be a composite of the following: Class participation; Oral presentation; Two papers 8-10 pages, typed.

Required texts: Djebar, Assia, Femmes d'Alger dans leur appartement (ISBN 2 25 306821 7); Ouary, Malek, La Robe kabyle de Baya (ISBN 2 91 294617 4); Pineau, Gisèle, L'Exil selon Julia (ISBN) 2 25 314799 0; Ben Jalloun, Tahar, L'Enfant de sable (ISBN 2 02023818 7); Begag, Azouz, Béni ou le paradis privé (ISBN 2 02 080033 0)

Prerequisite: FRENCH 303

FRENCH 515: L’amour et le lien social au moyen-âge

TTH 12:30-2:20, 5 cr, Eugene Vance

Le but de ce cours sera d’analyser, à travers un choix d’oeuvres littéraires médiévales, la tension entre la passion érotique individuelle (quelque soit sa forme) et les contraints du groupe social: celles de la famille, de l’amitié, de la politique féodale, et de la culture religieuse.

Quel rapport peut-il y avoir entre le désir courtois et la mysogynie médiévale?
Quel lien possible y’a-t-il entre le désir charnel et le péché?
Quel peut-être le rapport entre le désir érotique et le combat chevaleresque?
Peuvent un homme et une femme de rang social différent se permettre de s’aimer?
Y-a-t-il un érotisme sacré?
Quelles sont le fins sociales du marriage dans la société féodale?
Quelles sont les conséquences de l’adultère dans la société médiévales?
Quelle est le role de la richesse dans “l’art” de l’amour?
Peut-on désirer la Vierge Marie ou le Christ charnel?
Comment se pense et s’exprime le désir homosexuel au moyen-âge?

Nous aborderons ces questions par le lecture d’un choix de textes divers: des récits de vierges martyrs; un sermon de Bernard Clairvaux sur le “Cantique des cantiques”, une selection de poèmes lyriques courtois; deux romans courtois, (Tristan et Iseut; Yvain, ou le chevalier au lion), une pièce de théatre (le Jeu de la feuillée); plusieurs fabliaux; une lettre d’amour spirituelle de Catherine de Sienne.

Les élèves sous-gradués seront évalués selon deux travaux courts (5-8 pp) et le résultat d’ un examen final.
Les étudiants gradués seront évalués selon une brève présentation orale (12 min.) et un travail écrit (10-15 pp. ), à rendre une semaine après la fin du trimestre.
Class meets with FRENCH 411.

FRENCH 576: CRITICAL METHODOLOGY

W 1:30-4:50, Eugene Vance

Basic scholarly tools of bibliography; historical review of literary doctrine; an introduction to critical methodology.
Course taught in English.
Meets with C LIT 507 and ENGL 507.

FRENCH 590: SPECIAL SEMINAR & CONFERENCE

To be arranged, 1-10 cr.

FRENCH 600 A INDEPENDENT STUDY/RESEARCH

To be arranged, 1-10 cr.

FRENCH 800 A DOCTORAL DISSERTATION

To be arranged, 1-10 cr.

ITALIAN 102, 103: ELEMENTARY ITALIAN

Daily, multiple hours and sections, 5 cr., Staff

The second and third quarters of a three-quarter introductory-level sequence. The four skills -- listening, speaking, reading and writing -- are stressed in a primarily oral-aural method of presentation. The three course series covers all major elements of Italian grammar. Conducted in Italian; language laboratory required in addition to daily class sessions. Offered sequentially (Autumn-101, Winter-102 & 103, Spring-103).
Prerequisite: 101 for 102, 102 for 103.
Required texts (for the sequence 101-102-103): Parliamo Italiano! text and Parliamo Italiano! Workbook/Lab Manual/CD (Houghton Mifflin Company).

No more than 15 credits allowed for any combination of 101, 102, 103, and 134.

ITALIAN 202: INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN (VLPA)

Daily, 2 sections, 5 cr., Staff

The second part of a three-quarter, systematic review of Italian grammar and development of conversational skills (comprehension and speaking) as well as reading literary and cultural materials and writing compositions. Conducted in Italian, the intermediate sequence encourages students to use their language skills more actively and at a more sophisticated level than the elementary sequence. ITAL 201, 202 & 203 offered sequentially- Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters, respectively.
Prerequisite: 201 or college equivalent or placement.
Required texts (for the sequence 201-202-203): Ellissa Tognozzi & Giuseppe Cavatorta, Ponti, italiano terzo millenio (text & workbook), Houghton Mifflin.

ITALIAN 250: ROME (VLPA)

5 credits, Sbragia & O’Neil
Lecture TTH 1:30-2:50
Friday discussion section times vary

This is the course to take if you want to learn about the history, culture and myth of Rome from the city's archaic origins to the present day. Historical documents, literary texts and the visual arts are analyzed in exploring the evolution of the city and of its significance for the Western imagination. Central issues will include ancient Rome and its legacy, Christian Rome and the medieval Papacy, Renaissance and Baroque art, the European Grand Tour, Rome's impact on the French Revolution, Rome as capital of a united Italy, Mussolini's Fascism. The course is taught in English by Professors Mary O'Neil of History and Albert Sbragia of French and Italian. Course is cross-listed with Art History 250 and History 250.The course has been designed for students interested in gaining a comprehensive knowledge of Rome and for students considering study in Rome with programs offer by various UW departments (Architecture, Art, Art History, Classics, CHID, English, History, Italian).
Required texts: Chris Scarre, Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome, Penguin, ISBN 0-14-051329-9; Andrea Augenti, ed. The Art and Archaeology of Rome: From Ancient Times to the Baroque, Riverside, ISBN 1878351567.

ITALIAN 302: ADVANCED SYNTAX & COMP (VLPA, W course)

Multiple sections offered, 5 cr., Staff

The second part of a three-quarter perfection-level sequence of syntax, composition and stylistics. Offered sequentially Autumn 301, Winter 302, Spring 303.
Prerequisite: 301 or college equivalent or placement.
Required texts: Sciascia, A Ciascuno Il Suo.

ITALIAN 327: ADVANCED CONVERSATION

TTH, 10:30-11:20, 2 cr., Staff

Focus on developing advanced conversational skills--listening and speaking--to fluency and increasing vocabulary in varying situations. May be taken up to four different times (2 cr. each time, 8 maximum) for credit. Discussions are based on contemporary Italian current event articles, fiction, and essay. Conducted in Italian. Not open to students whose native language is Italian.
Prerequisite: ITAL 203.

ITALIAN 341: ITALIAN AND CONTEMPORARY POETRY IN TRANSLATION

TTH 11:30-1:20, 5 cr, Leporace

An introduction to basic concepts and skills required in Italian to English translation. The course examines the main aspects of contrastive grammar and stylistics used in translation, while providing practical opportunities to incorporate and apply the material. Students will also be exposed to a variety of translation fields.
Prerequisite: ITAL 302

ITALIAN 390A SUPERVISED STUDY

To be arranged, 2-6 cr., Instructor to be arranged

ITALIAN 405: MODERN ITALIAN READINGS-II

MW 1:30-3:20, 5 cr, Sbragia
Cross listed with ITAL 505

Readings in 20th-century Italian literature. Course will cover the works of major authors and poets. Class will be conducted in Italian.
Prerequisite: Italian 302.
Required Text: Salvatore Guglielmino & Hermann Grosser, Il Sistema Letterario: Novecento, Principato, ISBN: 88-416-1355-6.

ITALIAN 414: BELONGING AND BELONGINGS: STATUS SYMBOLS IN THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

MW 3:30-5:20, 5 cr, Gaylard

This survey course examines the construction of authorial identity through symbols, following a series of themes that are central to understanding early modern Italy. Texts frequently use objects as symbols, "belongings" that construct the author as "belonging" to an elite. We will pay particularly close attention to the emphasis on the author's relations to existing power structures, so as to gain insight into the socio-political tensions that fuel much Renaissance work. To introduce each new literary theme, we will examine and discuss a number of images that will inform subsequent discussion of the changes that characterized the period from the 14th to the 16th century. Students will thus also have the opportunity to compare visual and literary explorations of a single issue. Course taught in Italian.
Prerequisite: ITAL 302

ITALIAN 505: MODERN ITALIAN READINGS- II

MW 1:30-3:20, 5 cr., Sbragia
Cross listed with ITAL 405

Readings in 20th-century Italian literature. Course will cover the works of major authors and poets. Class will be conducted in Italian.
Prerequisite: For graduate-level students.
Required Text: Salvatore Guglielmino & Hermann Grosser, Il Sistema Letterario: Novecento, Principato, ISBN: 88-416-1355-6.

ITALIAN 590A: SPEC SEMINAR (VLPA, W course)

To be arranged, 5 cr., Instructor to be arranged

ITALIAN 592A: DID WOMEN HAVE A RENAISSANCE?

TH 2:30-5:20, 5 cr, Gaylard

Did Women Have a Renaissance? This question, famously posed by Joan Kelly in the 1970s, has invited myriad responses over the last 30 years. This seminar invites students to examine their own assumptions, and that of the canon: that the “Renaisssance” was constructed by, for, and through the work of male writers, artists, rulers­--and male historians. In order to formulate a response to the problem, we will examine a series of early modern Italian texts (by both men and women), within the context of recent debates. Our analysis will take into account the historical context, including evolutions in portraiture and the significance of clothing and fashion.
Prerequisite: Taught in English: no knowledge of Italian necessary.
Graduate students whose primary field is Italian Studies will read texts in
the original.