An introductory, interdisciplinary approach to the literary and cultural history of France and Francophone world from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Readings of poetry, drama, and fiction. Focus on advanced discussion and writing in French.

Prerequisites: French 100 or French 26 or equivalent.

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Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area G
Unlocks FR 149F FR 149E FR 147B
Cynthia Skenazi
3.9
11 reviews

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ILP 4103
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09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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FR 101A Skenazi E C Fall 2023 Total: 11
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FR101A . 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Prof. Skenazi chose great course materials including French plays and poetry from the 16th century on, and offers interesting insight in class. There is a reader (collection of texts) which you must purchase and midterm and final are open-ended, in-class essays. She speaks mostly in French and gives good spoken and written feedback.

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FR101A . 14 Years Ago

She is a great teacher and wonderful to speak with during office hours. She is always willing to meet after class and help with personal and academic difficulties. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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FREN101A . 17 Years Ago

She shows real interest in what she's teaching & really knows her stuff! She's very sweet & encourages students' opinions (nice because some profs don't really care, don't ask, or just care about their own). Make sure you read though or you'll be lost. I really recommend her, she's very pleasant, ORGANIZED, & professional. Thats all we ask!

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154B . 2 Years Ago

The reviews on this page are surprising: Skenazi is sweet and charismatic, but has no respect for students' time and covid policy. As soon as class could come back in person, she refused to offer online resources for those who felt uncomfortable returning. Plus, she starts well before class does. The material is interesting, but grading is hard.

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FR153B . 5 Years Ago

Prof. Skenazi is a great instructor and the plays she picks for this class are all excellent. Her lectures are really thought-provoking and her delivery is very eloquent. There is a reader with the course though I found most (if not all) of the readings online however she will ask you to follow along in class. Overall great professor.

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154B . 7 Years Ago

Very sweet professor who is passionate about what she teaches. But having taken her multiple times: unclear grading criteria. I have no idea how I got the scores I did on essays/midterms. She didn't give much/great feedback either. The essay prompt she gave us was broad and we had to write 5 pages, not to mention no one knew what to write about.

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