French Language
Parsons Paris offers three levels of intensive French language instruction. All API students have the option to enroll in one of these 3-credit French courses each semester. A placement exam will be taken on campus during orientation.
Language of Instruction: French
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Intermediate/Low Advanced French Grammar (B1)
This course assumes a basic knowledge of grammar, including verb tenses and vocabulary. Classroom work focuses on new vocabulary, written and oral expression, developing more sophisticated sentence structures, problems in writing and improving the ability to structure ideas and communicate fluently in a foreign language.
Language of Instruction: French
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 10
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Intermediate/Low Advanced French Vocabulary
French Vocabulary helps students perfect their speaking and writing ability by learning French vocabulary.
Language of Instruction: French
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 2
Advanced French Grammar (B2)
This course assumes a strong knowledge of grammar, including verb tenses, vocabulary and sentence structure. Classroom work concentrates on written and oral expression, developing more sophisticated sentence structures, looking at problems in writing, and improving the ability to structure ideas and communicate fluently in a foreign language. For the advanced student, the language course serves to polish working knowledge and expression in the language.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 6
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Advanced Introduction to Linguistics
French Linguistics helps students perfect their speaking and writing ability. This course is taught at a higher and more academically sophisticated level.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2
C1 French Language
This course assumes a basic knowledge of grammar, including verb tenses and vocabulary. Classroom work focuses on new vocabulary, written and oral expression, developing more sophisticated sentence structures, problems in writing and improving the ability to structure ideas and communicate fluently in a foreign language.
Language of Instruction: French
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 6
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Monde des affaires et environnement économique (The French Business World & Economic Environment)
This course looks at the political and economic systems in France today and its position in Europe. The goal is to bring students to an understanding of the key facets of French society. Students look at France as it deals with problems, the characteristics of French political and economic systems, and the evolution of these entities. Topics to be covered include contemporary issues in France, the role of France in Europe and the world today, and the model of the French government and the value of that system.
Language of Instruction: French
Language Level Required: Advanced
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Histoire du cinéma français (History of French Cinema)
The purpose of this course is to provide a better understanding of current French cinema by studying the films of recognized French filmmakers whose work has been considered influential in the industry.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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Histoire de l’art français (History of French Art)
This course focuses on different artistic developments in Grenoble and greater France. Students study the major contributors to French art and visit local examples of the art and architecture.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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Histoire de la France contemporaine (History of Contemporary France)
This course looks at the history of France – politically, economically, and socially – and its interaction with the modern world system prior to the revolution of 1789. The goal of the course is to better familiarize students with the historic culture and different periods and changes that France has experienced from the 1780s through the present.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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Oral Expression: Tales, theater and poetry
This popular course is offered for 2 hours each week. At the end of the semester, students will put on a play.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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La vie politique de la France contemporaine (Politics and Economics of Contemporary France)
This course covers the economic and political history of Grenoble and of France as a whole. Students study the system and structure of the French government, and they also learn about France’s membership in the European Union.
Language of Instruction: French
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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Littérature française et francophone (French and Francophone Literature)
In this course, students read and discuss literature and poetry from the primary periods in French literary history. Students study the most dominant movements and trends, including the surrealist movement, the trend toward philosophical writing and the emergence of the modern novel in France. Authors studied include Guillaume Apollinaire and Albert Camus.
Language of Instruction: French
Language Level Required: Intermediate
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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Culture et société (French Culture and Society)
This course presents a wide variety of information about France, the Rhône-Alps region, and Grenoble. Topics include an introduction to the most important aspects of French geography, history, politics, art history and popular culture. This is an excellent option for the student wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the country and culture.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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Littérature française contemporaine (Contemporary French Literature of the 20th Century)
Discover the evolution of literature in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will study important French authors and explore their main works to better understand the cultural and artistic contexts of the time. This course will touch upon big literary movements such as surrealism, existentialism, and nouveau roman.
Language of Instruction: French
Language Level Required: Advanced
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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A French Experience: Grenoble Teaching Internship
Students at any level of French language are able to participate in the teaching internship in which students will work as a teaching assistant in a local school. Students can obtain 3 credits for an additional fee or for experience only at no additional charge. Spaces are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who wish to receive credit will need to do additional assignments along with the teaching hours, and they will pay an additional fee of $450.
Language of Instruction: English
Civilisation et Mythologies 2 (Civilization and Mythologies)
The objective of the Civilization and Mythology is to deepen the student's understanding of the world's culture by examining the world is explained through mythologies and past civilizations.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2
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Atillier Théatre (Theater Workshop)
This course is intended for motivated students who have a background in drama/theater.
Language of Instruction: French
Recommended US semester credits: 2