Advanced French: Studies in French and Francophone Literature

Winter/ Spring Semester (16 weeks)

This semester, students will read Balzac et la Petite Tailleuse chinoise, by Dai Sijie. Set in a re-education
camp in communist China, three teens learn about friendship, hardship, resistance, and the
transformative power of literature when they steal a suitcase of banned novels. This story was inspired
by Dai Sijie’s own experiences in a re-education camp in Sichuan in the 1970’s. In 1984, he left China to
study in France, where he still lives today. Prerequisite: Advanced French or equivalent experience, and
permission of instructor. Text and discussions are in French. [email protected]

Teacher: Meghan Licata
Class Time: Mondays 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Online. Teacher will send online code prior to start of class.
Dates: February 6th – June 5th (no classes May 1st and 29th)

 

Please contact Pauline Grant at [email protected] or (603) 623-1093 if interested in a class or for placement.

 

 

Advanced French Conversation

The Advanced French Conversation 2 classes (Part 1 fall and Part 2 spring) were created to follow the Advanced French Conversation 1 classes (Part 1 and 2) or its equivalent.
Focus of this class will be on creating speaking and listening opportunities for students to use and manipulate the French they have learned.  Readings will be used to expand vocabulary and as a catalyst for oral discussions.
This is a pivotal stage of language development when students will strive to move from the comfort of learned material to the challenging world of creating language to express their personal needs, feelings and opinions in French.  The student’s ultimate goal is toward spontaneous conversation and discussion and to understand, speak, read and write in order to interact with native speakers.
Although the focus of this class is on speaking, grammatical issues will be discussed as they arise since the curriculum for this class will be created to meet the specific needs of the current students.

Please note : Francophone culture is an integral part of the course.

 

Advanced French Conversation 1

If interested in taking this class, please contact Education coordinator, Pauline Grant : [email protected] or (603) 623-1093

Teacher: Dan McDonald
Class Time: Tuesdays 6 PM to 8 PM 
Location: Online. Teacher will send online code prior to start of class.
Dates: March 14 to May 30, 2023

A good French/English dictionary is required (virtual or text).  No textbook is required.

 

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Advanced French Conversation 2

Teacher: Pauline Grant
Class Time: Wednesdays 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: Online. Teacher will send online code prior to start of class.
Dates: March 15 to May 31, 2023

Prerequisite:  Advanced French Conversation 1, Part 1 and 2 or its equivalent.
A good French/English dictionary is required (virtual or text).  No textbook is required.
Please contact Pauline Grant at [email protected] or (603) 623-1093 if interested in a class or for placement.

 

For more information, visit French Classes policy.

 

Advanced French: Studies in French and Francophone Literature – 6 week (not currently offered)

In this course, students will increase their mastery of the French language and deepen their understanding of French and Francophone cultures through the study of literature. All texts and class discussions are in French. Prerequisite: Advanced French (or equivalent experience) and permission of instructor.

Teacher:
Class Time:
Location: Online. Teacher will send online code prior to start of class.
Dates: