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  • CAS LE 452: Swahili 10
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLE451) or consent of instructor. - A continuation of CAS LE 451, Swahili 9, leading to a superior level of proficiency (based on ACTFL standards), where the student's linguistic and cultural competence approximates that of native speakers.
  • CAS LE 491: Directed Study: Swahili
    Directed study in a topic in Swahili (Kiswahili). Special Topic for Spring 2016, Section H1: Swahili with a Health Focus 1. Relevant for students interested in health-related research in East Africa. Introduction to spoken Kiswahili with particular emphasis on communicative skills for the health professional. Exposure to cultural and historical readings and films included. Lab required. Four hours weekly.
  • CAS LE 492: Directed Study: Swahili
    Directed study in a topic in Swahili (Kiswahili). Special Topic for Fall 2016, Section H1: Swahili with a Health Focus 2. (Pre-requisite: CAS LE 491 H1) Relevant for students interested in health-related research in East Africa. This four-skill Kiswahili course leads toward proficiency in oral expression, listening comprehension, reading, cultural understanding, and writing.
  • CAS LE 529: Swahili with a Health Focus 1
    Graduate students in professional health fields are introduced to conversational Swahili with a particular focus on applications in global health settings. Designed for public health students who intend to work internationally or have an interest in a cross-cultural understanding of health.
  • CAS LE 530: Swahili with a Health Focus 2
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLE529) or consent of instructor. - Building on CAS LE 529, this course continues to develop a student's conversational Swahili skills in global health settings. Second course in sequence designed for public health students who intend to work internationally or have an interest in a cross-cultural understanding of health.
  • CAS LF 111: First-Semester French
    A multimedia approach for students who have never studied French. A variety of communicative tasks develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
    • The Individual in Community
  • CAS LF 112: Second-Semester French
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF111) or placement test results. - Continues CAS LF 111. A multimedia approach which develops speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, together with the grammar and vocabulary needed for more complex communicative tasks. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
    • The Individual in Community
  • CAS LF 113: Intensive Beginning French
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: placement examination results. - Intensive French course for beginners or according to placement test results. Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, and structure of French, emphasizing the basic communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (If CAS LF 111, 112, or a more advanced college-level course has been completed, this course cannot be taken for credit.) Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
    • The Individual in Community
  • CAS LF 211: Third-Semester French
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF112) or placement test results. - Advances proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and listening in a communicative classroom setting. Grammar studied is used in context through thematic discussions on topics ranging from daily life to Francophone culture, in short readings, and through diverse written tasks.Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community.
    • The Individual in Community
  • CAS LF 212: Fourth-Semester French
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF211) or placement test results. - Advances proficiency in French in a communicative setting through thematic discussions on diverse, contemporary topics and media, short readings, and written tasks. Fulfills CAS second language requirement, prepares for Level 1 Advanced Courses (CAS LF 307 -- LF 311). Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • The Individual in Community
  • CAS LF 307: French Arts and Society
    Prerequisites: CASLF 212 or equivalent; or placement test results. Advanced study of French language through the analysis of a topic or theme in the arts and society. Students advance in speaking, reading, writing, and listening through the analysis of literary, historical, and cultural texts. Specific themes vary by semester. Topic for Fall 2025: Food & Culture in France. Study of French culture through the lens of food. Topics include regional and artisan specialties; sustainability and social justice initiatives; global influences; literary and cinematic depictions. Assignments include cooking workshops outside of class, one with students in CASLG 308. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Creativity/Innovation.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • Digital/Multimedia Expression
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • CAS LF 308: French through Film and Media
    Prerequisites: CASLF 212 or equivalent; or placement test results. With the goal of better understanding French and Francophone culture and society, students study various media forms that can include film, written and broadcast press, television, podcasts, blogs, and social media. Topic for Fall 2025: Quebec Culture Through Its Films. Why is French spoken in North America? What makes Quebec's French different from France's? What does "chu tanne" mean? Explore Québec's rich history and culture through films that highlight its unique language and diverse people. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication.
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • CAS LF 309: French in the World
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF212) or equivalent; or placement test results. - Advanced study of French through the analysis of images, short stories, excerpts of novels and films that explore topics pertaining to the Francophone World. Specific regions vary by semester, but can include Africa, the Caribbean or North America. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication (OSC), Historical Consciousness.
    • Historical Consciousness
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • CAS LF 310: French for the Professions
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASLF 212 or equivalent; or placement test results. - Advanced study of French as used in the professions in the francophone world. Readings, discussions, and assignments develop linguistic skills and cultural competence: current political and economic issues, familiarity with major French-language newspapers, creation of French CV and cover letter. Topic for Fall 2025: French for International Relations. This professionalizing course serves as an introduction to the specialized language employed in the fields of international relations and diplomacy. It provides students with the language tools and communication skills to perform common professional tasks in highly contextualized activities. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfill a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Digital/Multimedia Expression.
    • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • CAS LF 312: French Language and Identity
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF212) or equivalent, or placement test results. - This advanced French language course focuses on social debates and sociolinguistic issues on language and identity in the French-speaking world. Themes such as language policy, gender representation, and regional languages, are explored through analysis and discussion of authentic cultural materials. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Social Inquiry I.
    • Social Inquiry I
  • CAS LF 313: French Through Translation
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF212) and placement test results, one other LF course at the 300-level, or c onsent of instructor. - Graduate Prerequisites: for GRS LF 613 only: advanced proficiency in French. - Students develop language skills and cultural awareness by exploring literary, technical, legal, and audiovisual texts. Students translate from different genres with special emphasis on prose, analyze essays on translation, and prepare a substantial translation from French into English, learning how to develop their own voice. Effective Fall 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • CAS LF 323: Creative Writing in French
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: one CAS LF 307-311 course, or equivalent or placement test results. Fi rst Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120) - Intensive study of the art of writing through the development of individual style through readings, analysis of genre, free composition, translation exercises and class discussion. Formerly LF305. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course, Oral and/or Signed Communication.
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
    • Writing-Intensive Course
  • CAS LF 324: Advanced Spoken French
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: one CAS LF 307-311 course, or equivalent or placement test results. - Advanced training in rapid and idiomatic French speech. Oral reports. Role playing; vocabulary building; targeted work on pronunciation, intonation, and aural comprehension. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and Signed Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS LF 341: French Trends
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: one CAS LF 307 - 311 course, or equivalent or placement test results. - Through current articles and headlines, films and songs, this advanced French course explores the meaning and preservation of French "Culture" while investigating areas of social debate from a French perspective. Designed for but not limited to students returning from abroad. Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, The Individual in Community.
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • The Individual in Community
  • CAS LF 349: The History of the French Language
    Undergraduate pre-requisites: CASLX 250. - Overview of socio-historical and linguistic factors underpinning the emergence, development, and spread of the French language over time. Study of historical, societal, and political events, along with phonetic, morphological, syntactic, and orthographic changes. Representative texts demonstrate stages of language change. Effective Spring 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy.
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Historical Consciousness

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