Undergraduate Courses
Overview
Group A courses (Fren 110-159) are language courses. L1-L5.
They lead directly to courses counting toward the major. Preregistration is required for all Group A courses except FREN 1250 and 1450. For further details, students should consult in this Web site Placement and Preregistration, the Freshman Web site or see the director of undergraduate studies.
Group B courses (Fren 1600-4490, not including Group C courses) are more advanced courses conducted entirely in French. L5.
They count toward the major and include:
- Gateway courses that prepare students for courses numbered FREN 2000 and above (Fren 160 and Fren 1700)
- Advanced language courses (Fren 1800-1990)
- Advanced seminars in literature and culture (Fren 2000-4490).
- Fren 2000-2990 are courses devoted to broad, general fields defined by century or genre.
- Fren 3000-4490 contains courses devoted to specific topics within or across those general field.
Group C courses are taught in English (readings may be in French or English)
Two term courses from this group may be counted for credit toward the major.
Other
- Special Tutorial Courses: Fren 470a/471b
- Senior Essay Courses: 491a/b and 493a/494b
Official Yale College program and course information is found in Yale College Programs of Study.