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Madison U. Sowell, Chair
4002 JKHB, PO Box 26116, (801) 378-2542

College of Humanities Advisement Center
3078 JKHB, PO Box 26101, (801) 378-4789

Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the Department of French and Italian are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors.

The Discipline

The study of French or Italian language and literature sharpens analytical and communicative skills. Students develop proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, and they learn to use literature as a means to discover and broaden their understanding of culturally specific as well as universal issues and values.

Career Opportunities

Italian and French are valuable research and communication tools for students in music, art, history, European studies, international relations, library science, and comparative literature. Many have chosen a major or minor in Italian or French in addition to a second major or minor in an area such as accounting or business management, or as preparation for professional programs in public administration, business administration, organizational behavior, dentistry, law, or medicine.

Many of our students have opted for a career in government service, working with an embassy, the State Department, the CIA, and other government agencies.

Other students have gone into travel and tourism, working with tour agencies, airlines, major hotel chains, or resort communities.

The computer industry also provides employment opportunity for our graduates. Many computer companies have expanded into foreign markets and hire people who can translate computer and software instruction and sales publications in a foreign language.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (none to three courses)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22) 		0-3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3-8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses) 		3-20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3-7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3-6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5-3.0
History of Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3-4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BA French
BA Honors in French and University Honors
BA French Teaching
BA Italian
BA Honors in Italian and University Honors
Minor French
French Teaching
Italian

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MA French Studies
MA Language Acquisition (French)

For more information See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

General Information

Internships Abroad. Eight-week summer work abroad is available in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, where interns receive financial compensation while performing such services as clerking in grocery and department stores, doing accounting in banks, and serving as au pairs. Students may enroll for cooperative education credit (399R) and conversation credit (211R, 311R, or 411). The internship proves invaluable in strengthening language skills.

Oral Proficiency Interview. All majors and teaching minors are required to enroll in Fren 491 or Ital 491 and have an oral proficiency interview (OPI) during the senior year. The results of the OPI are recorded on the student's transcript. The desired minimum rating is Advanced. Appointments for the interviews are made through the department secretary.

When it is necessary to strengthen oral proficiency, students are offered various opportunities: conversation courses, the Foreign Language Student Residence, Study Abroad programs, summer internships abroad, and support materials in the Humanities Learning Resource Center, such as tapes, videos, and satellite broadcasts.

Instruction. All courses are taught in the target language unless indicated otherwise in this catalog.

French

General Information

Language Credit by Examination. A student enrolled full-time at BYU whose native language is English may receive credit by special examination for French for which he or she has acquired the equivalent skill or knowledge. However, this is possible only if no university credit has been given through AP, CLEP, or transfer of equivalent credit from another university or other institutions.

The French Language for Credit Examination is administered by the French and Italian Department only twice a year: in November during fall semester and in March during winter semester. Details about this examination will be given by the student's Fren 201, 202, or 321 teacher. Please note that students can test out of classes as follows, depending on a student's status:

Freshmen who start with French 201 can test out of:

Fren 101, 102, and 211R (10 hours).

Freshmen or returned missionaries from Quebec or Creole-speaking missions, etc., who start with Fren 202 (this class fulfills the GE requirement for returned missionaries from the above missions) can test out of:

Fren 101, 102, 201, and 211R (14 hours)

Returned missionaries from France, Belgium, Switzerland, etc., can test out of:

Fren 101, 102, 201, 211R, and 311R (16 hours)
For returned missionaries to be eligible to take the exam, they need to be enrolled in Fren 321.

Note: The above five classes are not part of a French minor. The first French minor class requirement is Fren 321.

Note: Fren 340 fulfills the GE Foreign Language option for returned missionaries from France, Belgium, and Switzerland. Fren 321 does not.

Accelerated Program. Beginning: The department offers an accelerated course in beginning French (101 and 102) every fall and winter semester. These courses are offered on the block.

Foreign Language Student Residence. An excellent alternative to or preparation for foreign residency is offered through the Foreign Language Student Residence, where participants speak, eat, and live with a French only rule. This program, with numerous cultural opportunities, is available each semester to women and men who have completed at least one year of college French. Residents may also receive 2 hours of conversation credit per semester by enrolling in a specially designated section of 211R or 311R.

Study Abroad Programs. All students of French are encouraged to participate in a Study Abroad program. Study Abroad typically offers a French Intensive Program in conjunction with Laval University Summer School in Quebec City, Canada, or a culture and civilization program in Paris, France. Both provide excellent opportunities for developing language proficiency and better understanding of the history and culture of French-speaking countries.


BA French (45-51 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. At least 15 major hours must be completed in residence at BYU.
  2. No D credit is allowed in major or minor courses.
  3. Complete a minor (approximately 16-21 hours) or 15 hours of course work in an area approved by the major advisor. Courses must be approved before the senior year.
  4. Complete the following core requirements:
    Fren 321, 322, 326, 340, 420, 421.
  5. Select four courses from the following:
    Fren 439, 441, 442, 443, 444, 495R.
  6. Complete Fren 491 and have an oral proficiency interview (OPI) during the senior year. The rating will be recorded on the student's transcript. The desired minimum OPI rating is Advanced.

Recommended

Students who need to strengthen oral skills should enroll in Fren 211R and 311R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Honors in French and University Honors


For more information on this degree program, see your college advisement center.

See also the University Honors Education section of this catalog.


BA French Teaching (63-64 hours,* including certification hours)


  1. At least 18 major hours must be completed in residence at BYU.
  2. No D credit is allowed in major or minor courses.
  3. A teaching minor is not required for certification. However, it is strongly recommended.
  4. Complete the following:
    Fren 321, 322, 326, 340, 377, 378, 420, 421.
  5. Select four courses from the following:
    Fren 439, 441, 442, 443, 444, 495R.
  6. Complete Fren 491 and have an oral proficiency interview (OPI) during the senior year. The rating will be recorded on the student's transcript. The desired minimum OPI rating is Advanced.
  7. Complete the Professional Education Component (27-28 hours: see the Secondary Education section of this catalog for certification requirements.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor French (18 hours*)


  1. Complete the following:
    Fren 321, 322, 326, 340, 420, 421.
  2. At least 9 minor hours must be taken in residence at BYU.
  3. No D credit is allowed in minor courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


Minor French Teaching (21 hours*)


  1. Complete the following:
    Fren 321, 326, 340, 377, 378, 420, 421, 491.
    Note: Fren 377 must be taken before student teaching.
  2. At least 12 minor hours must be taken in residence at BYU.
  3. No D credit is allowed in minor courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

French (Fren)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

101. First-Year French, Part 1. (4:5:2)

Development of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.

102. First-Year French, Part 2. (4:5:2) Prerequisite: Fren 101 or equivalent.

Continuation of French 101.

121. Intensive Reading in French. (4:4:0) For students with little or no French.

Reading for research purposes, including reading skills in area of student's specialization or interest. Graduate students will be graded pass/fail. Undergraduates will receive letter grades. Conducted in English.

122. Intensive Reading in French. (4:4:0) Prerequisite: Fren 121.

Continuation of French 121.

201. Intermediate French, Part 1. (4:5:2) Independent Study also. Prerequisite: Fren 102 or equivalent.

Reading, writing, conversation, vocabulary building, and review of grammar.

202. Intermediate French, Part 2. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 201 or equivalent.

Final course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries); extensive reading in French literature and culture.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Fren 102 or equivalent. May be taken concurrently with Fren 201.

217. (Fren-Ital) French and Italian Cinema. (3:3:2)

Background for understanding and appreciating the best of motion picture art in France and Italy. Language of instruction is English; no knowledge of French or Italian required.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Fren 211R or instructor's consent. May be taken concurrently with 340.

321. Advanced Grammar. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 202 or equivalent.

Systematic review of French grammar and syntax.

322. Advanced Composition. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 321.

Expository writing (narration, description, dialogue, explication de texte, etc.).

326. French Phonetics and Pronunciation. (3:3:2) Prerequisite: Fren 321.

Theoretical and practical phonetics.

340. Introduction to Literary Analysis. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 202 or equivalent. Recommended: Fren 321.

How to read French prose, drama, and poetry and apply methods of literary criticism. Capstone course for GE Foreign Language requirement for returned missionaries.

345. Francophone Culture. (3:1:3) Prerequisite: Fren 102 or equivalent.

Study Abroad only.

377. French Language Teaching Procedures 1. (3:3:2) Prerequisite: Fren 321, 326; 420 or 421; ScEd 276R for students planning to certify.

Mastery of teaching skills specific to foreign language instruction in beginning courses. Lectures, demonstrations, practice in instruction. Conducted in French and English.

378. French Language Teaching Procedures 2. (3:3:2) Prerequisite: Fren 377.

Mastery of teaching skills specific to foreign language instruction in intermediate courses. Materials development, use of instructional media, testing, microteaching.

399R. Cooperative Education: French Language Field Experience. (1-6:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: program coordinator's consent.

On-the-job experience in French.

411. Fourth-Year Conversation. (2:2:1) Prerequisite: Fren 311R or equivalent.

420. French Civilization from the Beginning to 1715. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340.

Historical survey of institutions, fine arts, and social conditions to the death of Louis XIV. Prerequisite to Fren 441, 442, 495R.

421. French Civilization from 1715 to the Present. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340.

Historical survey of institutions, fine arts, and social conditions. Prerequisite to Fren 439, 443, 444, 495R.

439. Francophone Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340, 421.

Readings from major twentieth-century French writers outside France, e.g., Canada, the Caribbean, and Africa.

441. French Literature—Middle Ages and Sixteenth Century. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340, 420.

Readings in hagiography, epic, romance, contes, fabliaux, lais, and lyric poetry.

442. French Literature—Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340, 420.

Origins and concept of French classicism and development of “Movement Philosophique.”

443. French Literature of the Nineteenth Century. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340, 421.

Significant literary movements (romanticism, symbolism, realism, and naturalism) that shaped poetry, the novel, and theatre during the nineteenth century.

444. French Literature of the Twentieth Century. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340, 421.

Readings in the modern novel, existentialism, theatre of the absurd, and the nouveau roman.

490R. Individual Study in French. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Assignments to fit individual needs of the advanced student. Not accepted for major or minor.

491. Senior Oral Proficiency Evaluation. (0:0:0)

Required of all majors and teaching minors during the senior year.

495R. Senior Seminar in French. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Fren 340, 420, 421.

In-depth study of a limited area of literature, language, or criticism; content varies; requires research and writing.

499R. Honors Thesis. (1-6:0:0 ea.)

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Italian

General Information

Language Credit by Examination. A student enrolled full-time at BYU whose native language is English may receive credit by special examination for Italian for which he or she has acquired the equivalent skill or knowledge. However, this is possible only if no university credit has been given through AP, CLEP, or transfer of equivalent credit from another university or other institutions.

The Italian Language for Credit Examination is administered by the French and Italian Department only twice a year: in November during fall semester and in March during winter semester. Details about this examination will be given by the student's Ital 321 teacher.

Returned missionaries from Italy can test out of:

Ital 101, 102, 201, 211R, and 311R (16 hours)

For returned missionaries to be eligible to take the exam, they need to be enrolled in Ital 321.

Note: The above five classes are not part of the Italian minor. The first class for the Italian minor is Ital 321.

Note: Ital 340 fulfills the GE Foreign Language option. Ital 321 does not.

Foreign Language Student Residence. In addition to BYU's spring or summer term in Italy, intensive “live-in” experience is available in the Foreign Language Student Residence. Besides taking regular courses in the department, students participate in lectures, discussions, films, and related extracurricular activities under the supervision of native Italian head residents. Vital to the success of the program is the 24-hour Italian only rule whereby students use Italian language as their only means of communication while they are at home. Participants may receive 2 credit hours per semester by enrolling in Ital 211R or 311R.

Study Abroad Program. All students of Italian are encouraged to participate in a Study Abroad program in Italy offered spring or summer term (usually every other year). This program provides excellent opportunities for developing language proficiency and understanding the rich culture of Italy.


BA Italian (45-51 hours*)


Major Requirements

  1. At least 15 major hours must be completed in residence at BYU.
  2. No D credit is allowed in major or minor courses.
  3. Complete a minor (approximately 16-21 hours) or 15 hours of course work in an area approved by the major advisor. Courses must be approved before the senior year.
  4. Complete the following core requirements:
    Ital 321, 322, 326, 340.
  5. Select six courses from the following:
    Ital 420, 421, 441, 442, 443, 444, 460, 495R.
  6. Complete Ital 491 and have an oral proficiency interview (OPI) during the senior year. The rating will be recorded on the student's transcript. The desired minimum OPI rating is Advanced.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BA Honors in Italian and University Honors


For more information on this degree program, see your college advisement center.

See also the University Honors Education section of this catalog.


Minor Italian (18 hours*)


  1. Complete the following:
    Ital 321, 322, 326, 340.
  2. Select two courses from the following:
    Ital 420, 421, 441, 442, 443, 444, 460, 495R.
  3. At least 9 minor hours must be completed in residence at BYU.
  4. No D credit is allowed in minor courses.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Italian (Ital)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

101. First-Year Italian, Part 1. (4:5:2)

Daily development of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.

102. First-Year Italian, Part 2. (4:5:2) Prerequisite: Ital 101 or equivalent.

Continuation of Ital 101.

201. Intermediate Italian 1. (4:5:1) Prerequisite: Ital 102 or two years of high school Italian or equivalent.

Reading, writing, conversation, vocabulary building, and review of grammar.

202. Intermediate Italian 2. (3:3:0)

Final course for GE Foreign Language requirement (except for returned missionaries); extensive reading in Italian literature and culture.

211R. Second-Year Conversation. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Ital 102 or equivalent. May be taken concurrently with Ital 201.

217. (Fren-Ital) French and Italian Cinema. (3:3:2)

Background for understanding and appreciating the best of motion picture art in France and Italy. Language of instruction is English; no knowledge of French or Italian required.

311R. Third-Year Conversation. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: Ital 211R or instructor's consent. May be taken concurrently with Ital 340.

321. Advanced Grammar. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 202 or equivalent.

Intensive review of grammar; vocabulary building.

322. Advanced Composition. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 321 or equivalent.

Italian syntax and composition.

326. Italian Phonetics and Pronunciation. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 321 or equivalent.

General rules of pronunciation. Introduction to history of Italian language.

340. Introduction to Italian Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 202 or equivalent. Recommended: Ital 321.

Basic literary concepts and terms coupled with readings of Italian works from various genres and periods. Capstone course for GE Foreign Language requirement for returned missionaries.

399R. Cooperative Education: Italian Language Field Experience. (1-6:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: program coordinator's consent.

On-the-job experience in Italian.

411. Fourth-Year Conversation. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: residency in the Foreign Language Student Residence.

420. Italian Civilization from the Beginning to 1600. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 340.

Survey of institutions, fine arts, and great writers that shaped the history of Italy from the barbarian invasions through the Renaissance.

421. Italian Civilization from 1600 to the Modern Era. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 340.

Survey of institutions, fine arts, and great writers that shaped the history of Italy from the Baroque period to the modern era.

441. Italian Literature of the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 340.

442. Italian Literature of the Baroque and Enlightenment Periods. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 340.

443. Italian Literature of the Romantic Period. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 340.

444. Italian Literature of the Twentieth Century. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 340.

460. Dante's Divine Comedy. (3:3:0)

Intensive examination of Dante's major opus. Lectures in English with bilingual text. Italian majors and minors must read the work in the original for credit.

490R. Individual Study in Italian. (1-3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Assignments to fit individual needs of the advanced student. Not accepted for major or minor.

491. Senior Oral Proficiency Evaluation. (0:0:0)

Required of all majors during the senior year.

495R. Senior Seminar in Italian. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: Ital 340 or instructor's consent.

In-depth study of a limited area of literature, language, or criticism; content varies; requires research and writing.

499R. Honors Thesis. (1-6:0:0 ea.)

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, See the 1997-98 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Romanian (Rom)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

101. First-Year Romanian, Part 1. (4:5:2)

Basic language skills.

102. First-Year Romanian, Part 2. (4:5:2)

Basic language skills.

201. Second-Year Romanian. (4:5:2) Prerequisite: Rom 102 or equivalent experience.

Conversation vocabulary building; reading and writing skills, emphasizing writing.

211R. Second-Year Romanian Conversation. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Rom 102 or equivalent experience.

Intermediate listening comprehension and speaking skills.

311R. Third-Year Romanian Conversation. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: Rom 211R or equivalent experience.

Advanced conversational skills.

340. Introduction to Romanian Literature and Culture. (3:3:0) On dem. Prerequisite: foreign residence experience in Romania.

For returned missionaries or others with extensive Romanian language experience. Required course for obtaining language credit by examination. Culminating course for GE Foreign Language requirement.

French and Italian Faculty

Professor

Sowell, Madison U. (1979) BA, Brigham Young U., 1975; MA, PhD, Harvard U., 1976, 1979.

Senior Lecturers

Noble, Cinzia D. (1980) BA, Brigham Young U., 1978; Dott. in Lett., G. D'Annunzio, Italy, 1979.

Thompson, Chantal P. (1973) BA, U. of Rennes, France, 1968; BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1970, 1972.

Associate Professors

Bush, Michael D. (1992) BA, Brigham Young U., 1972; MBA, U. of Missouri, 1976; PhD, Ohio State U., 1983.

Klein, Ilona (1994) Dott. in Lett., U. of Rome, Italy, 1981; MA, PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1982, 1986.

Lambert, L. Gary (1969) BA, U. of California, Berkeley, 1963; MA, U. of California, Santa Barbara, 1965; PhD, Rice U., 1969.

Assistant Professors

Bell, Mark E. (1991) BA, Brigham Young U., 1976; MPhil, U. of Birmingham, England, 1989; PhD, U. of Utah, 1991.

Cottle, Michaela V. (1989) BA, Brigham Young U., 1977; MA, PhD, U. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1985, 1992.

Hurlbut, Jesse D. (1994) BA, Brigham Young U., 1980; MA, U. of California, Santa Barbara, 1982; PhD, Indiana U., 1990.

Le Bras, Yvon R. (1993) BA, MA, U. of Rennes, France, 1970, 1972; MA, Brigham Young U., 1972; PhD, Laval U., Canada, 1992.

Sprenger, Scott M. (1993) BA, MA, U. of Washington, 1983, 1986; MA, Johns Hopkins U., 1990; PhD, Emory U., 1995.

Unlandt, Nicolaas G. W. (1990) BA, MA, DLitt, U. of Amsterdam, Holland, 1983, 1985, 1992.

Instructor

Lee, Daryl P. (1997) BA, Brigham Young U., 1992; MA, MPhil, Yale U., 1993, 1995.

Emeriti

Ashford, Josette B. (1969) BA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1967, 1972.

Brown, Thomas H. (1960) BA, Brigham Young U., 1955; MA, PhD, U. of Illinois, 1957, 1960.

Clark, Hoover W. (1964) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1954, 1958; PhD, Syracuse U., 1964.

Green, John A. (1964) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1954, 1955; PhD, U. of Washington, 1960.

Jensen, Don C. (1963) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1963; PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1972.

Kimball, M. Douglas (1967) BA, MA, U. of Utah, 1953, 1964; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1970.

Slade, J. Keith (1963) BA, U. of Arizona, 1959; MA, Brigham Young U., 1960.

Turner, Norman C. (1970) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1958; PhD, Syracuse U., 1962.



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