French (FREN)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

FREN 1220

FREN 1210-1220 is a two-semester sequence. This is the second half of the sequence designed to provide a thorough grounding in French language and an introduction to intercultural competence. French is ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2183 FREN 1220   SEM 101

    • TWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Agbessi, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1210 or Language Placement test in French (LPF) score of 37-44 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 410-480. At the end of FREN 1220, students who score lower than 56 on the LPF take FREN 1230; those with 56 or higher may enter the 2000-level sequence.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2184 FREN 1220   SEM 102

    • TWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Li, Z

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1210 or Language Placement test in French (LPF) score of 37-44 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 410-480. At the end of FREN 1220, students who score lower than 56 on the LPF take FREN 1230; those with 56 or higher may enter the 2000-level sequence.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2185 FREN 1220   SEM 103

    • TWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Valdez, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1210 or Language Placement test in French (LPF) score of 37-44 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 410-480. At the end of FREN 1220, students who score lower than 56 on the LPF take FREN 1230; those with 56 or higher may enter the 2000-level sequence.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2186 FREN 1220   SEM 104

    • TWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dupont, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1210 or Language Placement test in French (LPF) score of 37-44 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 410-480. At the end of FREN 1220, students who score lower than 56 on the LPF take FREN 1230; those with 56 or higher may enter the 2000-level sequence.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2187 FREN 1220   SEM 105

    • TWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Epperson, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1210 or Language Placement test in French (LPF) score of 37-44 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 410-480. At the end of FREN 1220, students who score lower than 56 on the LPF take FREN 1230; those with 56 or higher may enter the 2000-level sequence.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2188 FREN 1220   SEM 106

    • TWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Epperson, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1210 or Language Placement test in French (LPF) score of 37-44 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 410-480. At the end of FREN 1220, students who score lower than 56 on the LPF take FREN 1230; those with 56 or higher may enter the 2000-level sequence.

FREN 1230

FREN 1230 is an all-skills course designed to improve oral communication, listening comprehension, and reading ability, to establish a groundwork for correct writing, and to provide a substantial grammar ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2189 FREN 1230   SEM 101

    • MWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Finielz, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1220 or an Language Placement test in French (LPF) score 45-55 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 490-590. Recommended courses after Fren 1230: FREN 2070, 2080 or 2090.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2190 FREN 1230   SEM 104

    • MWRF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Finielz, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1220 or an Language Placement test in French (LPF) score 45-55 or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 490-590. Recommended courses after Fren 1230: FREN 2070, 2080 or 2090.

FREN 2080

This intermediate conversation and composition French course is designed for students interested in business fields such as Hospitality, Business Management, and Marketing, those looking for an internship ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2330 FREN 2080   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Glidja, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1230, LPF score 56-64, SAT II 600-680, AP French language 4 or CASE Q.

FREN 2090

This intermediate-level course is designed for students who want to focus on their speaking and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on strengthening of grammar skills, expansion of vocabulary and discourse ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2191 FREN 2090   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Glidja, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1230, Language Placement test in French (LPF) score 56-64, or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 600-680; or Advanced Placement (AP) French language 4 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q. Recommended courses after FREN 2090: FREN 2095. Students who have taken FREN 2090 are not eligible to take FREN 2070 or 2080 for credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2192 FREN 2090   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Glidja, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1230, Language Placement test in French (LPF) score 56-64, or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 600-680; or Advanced Placement (AP) French language 4 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q. Recommended courses after FREN 2090: FREN 2095. Students who have taken FREN 2090 are not eligible to take FREN 2070 or 2080 for credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2193 FREN 2090   SEM 103

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Finielz, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1230, Language Placement test in French (LPF) score 56-64, or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 600-680; or Advanced Placement (AP) French language 4 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q. Recommended courses after FREN 2090: FREN 2095. Students who have taken FREN 2090 are not eligible to take FREN 2070 or 2080 for credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2194 FREN 2090   SEM 104

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Matthews, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1230, Language Placement test in French (LPF) score 56-64, or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 600-680; or Advanced Placement (AP) French language 4 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q. Recommended courses after FREN 2090: FREN 2095. Students who have taken FREN 2090 are not eligible to take FREN 2070 or 2080 for credit.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2195 FREN 2090   SEM 105

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Ruyer, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 1230, Language Placement test in French (LPF) score 56-64, or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) II 600-680; or Advanced Placement (AP) French language 4 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q. Recommended courses after FREN 2090: FREN 2095. Students who have taken FREN 2090 are not eligible to take FREN 2070 or 2080 for credit.

FREN 2095

This advanced-intermediate course is highly recommended for students planning to study abroad as it aims to develop the writing and speaking skills needed to function in a French speaking university ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2196 FREN 2095   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Menard, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 2070, 2080 or 2090, or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q+. Recommended course after FREN 2095: FREN 2180, FREN 2310 or FREN 2320.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  2197 FREN 2095   SEM 102

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Menard, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 2070, 2080 or 2090, or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q+. Recommended course after FREN 2095: FREN 2180, FREN 2310 or FREN 2320.

FREN 2310

This course, designed to follow FREN 2095, introduces students to an array of literary and visual material from the French and Francophone world. It aims to develop students' proficiency in critical writing ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2307 FREN 2310   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Howie, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 2095 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q++.

FREN 2320

This course designed to follow FREN 2095, introduces students to key cinematic techniques used in analysis of films and to major movements in the twentieth century French cinema. Students will view a ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2318 FREN 2320   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Menard, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 2095 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q++ or permission of instructor. Recommended courses after FREN 2320: any 3000 level literature or culture course.

FREN 2550

Throughout Western history, the nature of melancholy (aka depression, its modern counterpart) has both inspired and baffled philosophers, doctors, artists, and writers. Compared to other ailments, affects, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COML 2552

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2340 FREN 2550   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cordova, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FREN 3160

In this course, both seminar and workshop, students discuss writing about translation, mostly in French, and practice translating from French to English. The theoretical texts studied represent a variety ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2328 FREN 3160   SEM 101

    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Alkire, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 2310 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q++ placement.

FREN 3210

This course is designed to teach ways of reading and understanding works created from the Romantic period to the present day, in their cultural context. A range of texts from various genres is presented, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2198 FREN 3210   SEM 101

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Terhmina, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 2310, or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q++ placement.

FREN 3540

In the age of smartphones and social media, it's a cliche to say that the competing claims made on our attention only seem to be multiplying. But a cliche can be true. This course is an opportunity to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: RELST 3540

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2304 FREN 3540   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Howie, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FREN 4200

Guided independent study of special topics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  2199 FREN 4200   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cordova, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  2200 FREN 4200   IND 602

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  2201 FREN 4200   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Howie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  2202 FREN 4200   IND 604

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Long, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  2203 FREN 4200   IND 605

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • McNulty, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  2204 FREN 4200   IND 606

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Molinie, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-4 Credits Graded

  •  2205 FREN 4200   IND 607

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Terhmina, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

FREN 4265

A number of well-known French novels have been adapted, appropriated, and reimagined, giving them a life well beyond France and beyond the time in which they were produced. We will explore how one novel ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2336 FREN 4265   SEM 101

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Long, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FREN 4300

Consult director of undergraduate studies for more information. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2206 FREN 4300   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cordova, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Year-long course. R grade given at end of the fall semester and final letter grade at end of the spring semester. Open to seniors and juniors. Consult the director of honors program for more information.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2207 FREN 4300   RSC 702

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Year-long course. R grade given at end of the fall semester and final letter grade at end of the spring semester. Open to seniors and juniors. Consult the director of honors program for more information.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2208 FREN 4300   RSC 703

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Howie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Year-long course. R grade given at end of the fall semester and final letter grade at end of the spring semester. Open to seniors and juniors. Consult the director of honors program for more information.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2209 FREN 4300   RSC 704

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Long, K

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Year-long course. R grade given at end of the fall semester and final letter grade at end of the spring semester. Open to seniors and juniors. Consult the director of honors program for more information.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2210 FREN 4300   RSC 705

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • McNulty, T

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Year-long course. R grade given at end of the fall semester and final letter grade at end of the spring semester. Open to seniors and juniors. Consult the director of honors program for more information.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2211 FREN 4300   RSC 706

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Molinie, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Year-long course. R grade given at end of the fall semester and final letter grade at end of the spring semester. Open to seniors and juniors. Consult the director of honors program for more information.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2212 FREN 4300   RSC 707

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Terhmina, I

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Year-long course. R grade given at end of the fall semester and final letter grade at end of the spring semester. Open to seniors and juniors. Consult the director of honors program for more information.

FREN 4825

Part epistemology and part experimental humanities, this seminar looks at improbable encounters between the divergent regimes of thought and knowledge expressed by literature and the sciences. Our main ... view course details

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  •  2358 FREN 4825   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

FREN 6400

Guided independent study for graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2262 FREN 6400   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Cordova, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2263 FREN 6400   IND 602

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2264 FREN 6400   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Howie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2265 FREN 6400   IND 604

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Long, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2266 FREN 6400   IND 605

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • McNulty, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2267 FREN 6400   IND 606

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Molinie, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2268 FREN 6400   IND 607

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Terhmina, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

FREN 6825

Part epistemology and part experimental humanities, this seminar looks at improbable encounters between the divergent regimes of thought and knowledge expressed by literature and the sciences. Our main ... view course details

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  •  2362 FREN 6825   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person