French (FRENCH)
French Courses
4 cr. Undergraduate.
For students who have not studied French previously. Oral practice, grammar, and reading. Language laboratory required.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of FRENCH 113. Open only to students with 2 yrs HS French or less or score of 1 on the French placement exam.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of FRENCH 103. Further drill in the language laboratory.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in FRENCH 103(P) or level 2 score on French placement exam or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of FRENCH 114. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
In-depth study of selected aspects of French civilization as reflected in literature.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
French Culture, History and Geography through the lense of France's greatest cultural export -- its cuisine.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of FRENCH 145 with the same title.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2018, Summer 2016, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information consult department chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA and consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for credit.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2003, Summer 1994, Spring 1994.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Review and further study of language and culture with emphasis on the development of reading skills.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in FRENCH 104(P) or FRENCH 114(P); or level 3 score on French placement exam; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of FRENCH 203. Review of main grammatical concepts. Readings in modern French and Francophone literature.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in FRENCH 203(P) or level 4 score on French placement exam or consent of instructor; FRENCH 213(R). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion in French, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 204(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Offered in conjunction with courses in other disciplines (Anthropology, History, Political Science, etc). Retakable with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of French in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 103(P) or FRENCH 113(P), 2.25 GPA, and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Summer 2006, Fall 2004, Summer 2003.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program and concurrent enrollment in FRENCH 595(C).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: none; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2002, Fall 1999, Fall 1998, Fall 1997.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of ability to understand, read, speak and write French, with emphasis on everyday language and culture.
Prerequisites: grade C or better in FRENCH 204(P) or level 5 score on French placement exam or consent of instructor; may be taken concurrently with FRENCH 204 with a grade of B or better in FRENCH 203(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to contemporary French culture through the use of authentic materials (video, oral interviews, literary and journalistic writing).
Prerequisites: FRENCH 303(P) or consent of instructor. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Grammatical structures; levels of styles; written accuracy and proficiency.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 303(P) or consent of instructor. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Rules and concepts involved in reading and understanding poetry and prose. Practice in developing skills by literary analysis.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 303(P) or consent of instructor; FRENCH 324(R) and FRENCH 325(R).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Contemporary French and Francophone cultures as represented in recent French language film and video.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 303(P) or consent of instructor; FRENCH 324 and FRENCH 325 recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2025.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topic/genre in selected works by major writers from one or more French-speaking regions (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia, etc.).
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2003.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Reading and discussion of selected works.
Prerequisites: 200-level HONORS course and consent of Honors College Director.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
General Education Requirements: Humanities and Arts
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theory of French sounds; phonetic transcription; practice in pronunciation in class and in language laboratory.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 303(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Required of teaching majors & minors.
Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before coursework level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program coursework.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 203(P), acceptance for Study Abroad Program, and concurrent enrollment in FRENCH 595.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to basic skills necessary to professional translation. Translation of texts from French into English. Summarizing texts. Sight translation.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of B or better in FRENCH 325(P); FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 332(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French civilization from the point of view of the French child, with emphasis on materials familiar to French children and adolescents.
Prerequisites: junior standing and two French courses numbered 320 or above; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French civilization from the point of view of the French child, with emphasis on materials familiar to French children and adolescents.
Prerequisites: junior standing and two French courses numbered 320 or above; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of writing proficiency in a variety of genres through close analysis and imitation of good French writing; emphasis on usage, syntax, and authentic French expression.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 324(P), and FRENCH 325(P), or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of writing proficiency in a variety of genres through close analysis and imitation of good French writing; emphasis on usage, syntax, and authentic French expression.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 324(P), and FRENCH 325(P), or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 332(P), and FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P); or consent of instrcutor.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 332(P), and FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P); or consent of instrcutor.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Renaissance through the Revolution.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 332(P), and FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Renaissance through the Revolution.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 332(P), and FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French politics, society, and culture from Napoleon's First Empire to De Gaulle's Fifth Republic, 1804-1958.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 332(P), and FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
French politics, society, and culture from Napoleon's First Empire to De Gaulle's Fifth Republic, 1804-1958.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 332(P), and FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Works written in French by writers of Africa, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
In-depth study of selected topics in the cultures of France or French-speaking countries.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 324(P) or FRENCH 325(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate.
In-depth study of important works of French literature.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P) and FRENCH 332(P).
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2014, Fall 2011, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping France today. France within the European Union and the Francophone world.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P), and one additionall 300-level French course; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping France today. France within the European Union and the Francophone world.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P), and one additionall 300-level French course; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Narrative techniques and thematic content of French-language cinema.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of two of the following: FRENCH 324, FRENCH 325, and FRENCH 332; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. First enrollment only counts toward French major.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Narrative techniques and thematic content of French-language cinema.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of two of the following: FRENCH 324, FRENCH 325, and FRENCH 332; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. First enrollment only counts toward French major.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of important works on a topic, genre, or historical period, with particular emphasis on intellectual and cultural context.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: COMPLIT 457 & FRENCH 457 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of important works on a topic, genre, or historical period, with particular emphasis on intellectual and cultural context.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: COMPLIT 457 & FRENCH 457 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of French in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a 300-level or above course in French, 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 203(P), acceptance for Study Abroad Program and concurrent enrollment in FRENCH 595.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period.
Prerequisites: junior standing; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester. May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2004, Summer 2003, Spring 2003, Fall 1999.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Representative works of a major writer or writers.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Representative works of a major writer or writers.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Trends and schools in contemporary novels, theatre, and poetry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P) and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 1990.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Trends and schools in contemporary novels, theatre, and poetry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, FRENCH 325(P) and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 1990.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Historic, social, geographic, phonological, and lexical evolution of French. How French fits into global and regional contexts.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of two of the following: FRENCH 324(P), FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Historic, social, geographic, phonological, and lexical evolution of French. How French fits into global and regional contexts.
Prerequisites: junior standing and completion of two of the following: FRENCH 324(P), FRENCH 325(P), and FRENCH 332(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance in Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a French faculty or instructional academic staff member. For further information, consult French program coordinator.
Prerequisites: junior standing, two 300-level French courses, 2.0 GPA, and consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
Works written in French by writers of Africa, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Advanced study of selected topics in the cultures of France or french-speaking countries.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. Not open for cr to students with cr in FRENCH 432 with the same subtitle.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
3 cr. Graduate.
In-depth study of important works of French literature.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2017, Spring 2014, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Designed to enroll graduate students in UWM sponsored program before course work, level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Supervised study with a member of the graduate faculty.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/