University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT) 
    
    Feb 01, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 (DRAFT)

FREN 341 - Texts and Tales: Stories of the Francophone World

(3 units) CO12
Comprehensive view of French literature and its major genres and authors, from its beginnings through the 18th century.  Emphasis on historical background, textual analysis, and discussion of pertinent ethical issues.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): FREN 305.  

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify key literary figures and movements in each of the four centuries covered in this course.
2. identify the ethical issues and principles (including their historical and social contexts) found in French and Francophone texts.
3. critically analyze, both in written and oral form, the texts discussed in this course.
4. articulate what makes a particular course of action ethically defensible or indefensible when examining a character’s actions and/or decisions.


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