• ART 331 - Survey History of Western Art: Prehistory to the Middle Ages - Initiation to the language and techniques of art history. A study of painting, sculpture, and architecture of Western Art from prehistory to the end of the Middle Ages. Required site visits in the region. Offered first semester.
• ART 332 - Survey History of Western Art: Renaissance to the 20th Century - Initiation to the language and techniques of art history. A study of painting, sculpture, and architecture from the Renaissance to the present. Required site visits. Offered second semester.
• ART 361 - Romanesque and Gothic Art in France - An in-depth study of regional styles of Romanesque art in France. The emergence of Gothic as a great innovative style. Offered second semester (if sufficient enrollment permits).
• ART 381 - The Nineteenth Century and French Impressionism - An historical and critical analysis of painting in the 19th century with emphasis on the history of Impressionism. Previous course in art history recommended. Site visit or special project required. Offered first semester.
• ART 382 - Cézanne and Van Gogh - An in-depth study of the life and work of Paul Cézanne and Vincent Van Gogh. Required site visits in the region. Previous course in art history desirable. Offered second semester.

• BUS 301 - Introduction to International Business - The basic principles of international business and management. Emphasis on foreign exchange, risk analysis, comparative management techniques in different countries, interaction between host societies and multinational corporations, and changing government policies affecting business. First and second semesters.

• ECO 301 - International Economics and the European Union - Introduction to European economic development, followed by a study of economic factors in European trade up to and since the establishment of the Common Market. A survey of the European Common Market. Prior course in Economics required. First semester.
• ECO 302 - The Multinational Corporation - The nature and development of the multinational firm. This course will consider the historical evolution, behavior, impact, and present direction of multinational corporations. Attention will be given to the factors which lead firms to invest overseas and to their market conduct, particularly with respect to policies towards pricing and information production. Second semester
• ECO 305 - International Trade and Commerce - This course examines the evolution of trade regimes in the world economy with a focus on the major trading partners of the United States, especially Japan and the European Union. Additional emphasis is given to traditional trade disputes between the United States and France that illustrate the problems of trade relations in the changing world economy. Second semester.

• EDU 301 - Comparative European Education - A study of social, historical and cultural factors which have influenced the development of educational institutions in Europe. Emphasis on the French and British education systems. A weekly practicum assisting French students with English is required. Visits to local schools. First and second semesters.

• FRE 101 - Beginning French - An intensive practical introduction to French for those who have little or no previous training. The audio-visual method exposes students to the basic structures and vocabulary of French through a variety of exercises and communicative situations. Offered every semester.
• FRE 102 - Beginning French - Continuation of French 101. Offered second semester.
• FRE 113 - Travaux Pratiques I - This course allows beginning students to acquire a real understanding of oral French through the use of video segments and cassettes. Through real-life acts of communication students are able to interact within the classroom and then in their daily life. Offered first semester.
• FRE 114 - Travaux Pratiques II - Continuation of French 113. Offered second semester.
• FRE 201 - Intermediate French I - The aim of this course is to acquire the grammar and sentence structure necessary to improve written and spoken French. Reading, comprehension of conversational French and pronunciation are emphasized. Prior course in French is required. Offered first semester.
• FRE 202 - Intermediate French II - Continuation of French 201. Offered second semester.
• FRE 213 - French Oral Expression I - This course is designed for students who seek an oral reinforcement of grammatical structures. Oral skills will be improved through games, conversation, and vocabulary acquisition. Writing skills will also be emphasized in weekly writing assignments. Offered first semester.
• FRE 214 - French Oral Expression II - Continuation of FRE 213. Offered second semester.
• FRE 301 - Advanced French I - Systematic review of fundamental grammatical structures, with a special study of the use of verb tenses in a given context in order to develop an appreciation for the subtleties of the language. Special attention is given to the development of writing skills and orthography. Offered first semester.
• FRE 302 - Advanced French II Continuation of French 301 with focus on complex grammatical structures. Offered second semester.
• FRE 313 - Advanced Oral Expression I - The aim of this course is to improve the student's command of French expression on two levels. On an oral level, through pronunciation, and on a written level, through analysis (newspapers, publicity) and exercises in writing skills. Special emphasis on everyday language and on the linguistic practice in contemporary society. First semester.
• FRE 314 - Advanced Oral Expression II - Continuation of FRE 313. Offered second semester.
• FRE 317 - Business French - Intensive training in French for business and commercial purposes, emphasizing specialized forms and vocabulary. Offered first and second semester (if sufficient enrollment pemits).
• FRE 335 - Phonetics - Study of phonetic theory illustrated by aural practice and pronunciation. Intensive practice in sound reproduction and fine-tuning the ear to new sound combinations. For advanced students. Language laboratory work at the French university. Offered every semester.
• FRE 401 - Advanced Grammar and Composition I - Exercises in grammatical analysis, syntax, and style of written French. A prior course in advanced French is required. Offered first semester.
• FRE 402 - Advanced Grammar and Composition II - Continuation of French 401. Offered second semester.
• FRE 411 - Translation and Stylistics I - English to French, and French to English translation from selected literary texts. Thème et version. Emphasis on differing patterns of expression, levels of usage, vocabulary development and grammatical review. Offered first semester.
• FRE 412 - Translation and Stylistics II - English to French, and French to English translation of commercial, journalistic, advertising, and some literary texts. Offered first and second semester (if sufficient enrollment permits).

• FRE 215 - Readings in French Literature - Readings in French literature and literary analysis for intermediate level students through the study of selected masterpieces in prose, poetry, and theater from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Offered first semester.
• FRE 216 - Readings in French Literature - Continuation of FRE 215. Offered second semester.
• FRE 321 - Introduction to French Literature Middle Ages to the 17th Century - Introduction to masterpieces of French literature from epic literature to golden age playwrites. Authors include Villon, Rabelais, Montaigne, Pascal, Racine, and La Fontaine. Offered first semester.
• FRE 322 - Introduction to French Literature 18th - 20th Century - Introduction to masterpices of French literature from the Age of Enlightenment through the novel of the 20th century. Authors include Voltaire, Hugo, Zola, and Camus. Offered second semester.
• FRE 331 - Contemporary French Civilization - Political, cultural, and social issues are viewed in this study of contemporary French civilization. Public health, education, employment and family life are analyzed and compared with the American experience. Offered every semester.
• FRE 354 - Nineteenth Century French Theater Hugo and Musset challenge the classic mode in theater. The lyricism of the romantic imagination is explored. Authors include Musset, de Vigny, Hugo, Dumas, and Claudel. Offered Fall semester 1998.
• FRE 355 - Twentieth Century French Theater Pluralistic and eclectic, this course will introduce a broad range of critical and theoretical methods and apply them to the study of 20th century French plays. Cultural studies, gender studies, feminism, etc. will be used to enhance and revitalize texts of Cocteau, Genet, Sartre, and Ionesco that have now become canons. Offered First semester 1997.
• FRE 357 - Theatrical Performance in the Twentieth Century - A study of the major directions of "Thé‰tre de l'absurde." Students will participate, as actors and directors in an exploration of theatrical discourse. Authors include Beckett, Ionesco, Sarraute, Tardieu, and Koltès. Offered second semester (if sufficient enrollment permits).
• FRE 364 - The Nineteenth Century French Novel - Study of the French roman , its principles, structure, and evolution during the nineteenth century through analysis of characteristic works. Second semester 1999.
• FRE 367 - Francophone Literature - This interdisciplinary course in Francophone literature focuses on a comprehensive study of the most significant writers of Quebec, Mahgreb, and Africa. It features the exploration of cultural differences and otherness: the boundaries defined by ethnicity and intercultural encounter. Offered second semester 1998.
• FRE 382 - French Poetry: Romanticism to the 20th Century - From the precursors, Baudelaire, Verlaine, and Rimbaud, to the 20th century poets, Breton, Michaud, Char, Ponge, and Artaud. Offered First semester 1998.

• HIS 301 - European History: 1870 - 1918 - Major social, economic, political and diplomatic developments in European history from 1870 to 1918. Special emphasis on the pre-war internal political structures of the major European states, and on industrialism and the evolution of working class movements. Prior course in history desirable. First semester.
• HIS 302 - Contemporary Europe: 1918 to the Present - Major social, economic, political, and diplomatic developments in European history from 1918 to the present. Among topics studied are the rise and fall of Fascism and National Socialism, World War II, the ramifications of the Russian Revolution, post-war European reconstruction, and state intervention in economic and social life. Second semester.
• HIS 309 - History of France: Ancient Gaul to 1789 - Survey of French history from ancient Gaul to 1789. The making of France into a modern administrative country, built upon origins of rich pre-history and feudalism. The class will focus on France from Clovis, the first "French" king, to Louis IV, the last king of France before the Revolution. First semester. Given in French.
• HIS 310 - History of France: 1789 to 1958 - Survey of French history from 1789 to 1958. A review of a century and a half of scientific, economic and social progress, political stagnation or ineffectuality, and the transformation of the France of many provinces to the France of one nation. Second semester. Given in French.
• HIS 325 - Provençal Civilization - An introduction to Provence through a study of its history. Emphasis on those factors which through the centuries have contributed to the creation of a distinct Provençal culture. In addition to political, economic, and social questions, attention is given to art, literature, and folk traditions. Site visits to local museums and historical landmarks. First and second semesters. Given in French.
• HIS 345 - The Mediterranean World: the Roman Empire to the Crusades - The political, social, and economic history of the Mediterranean region from the Roman Empire through the 12th century. Topics include Rome's contribution to Western civilization, the Empire's decline, the Barbarian invasions, the Byzantine Empire, Caliphate Arab civilization, feudal society, and the varying role of the Church. First semester. Given in French.
• HIS 346 - The Mediterranean World: Twelfth to Twentieth Centuries - Political, social, economic, and religious change in the Mediterranean region from the late Middle Ages through the 20th century, with equal emphasis upon Western and Middle Eastern civilization. Topics include the development of urban life, the university as a cultural force, the appearance of new Moslem and European states, European influence in the Arab world, the consequences of World War II, and the role of religion in post-war politics. Second semester. Given in French.

• LIT 325 - The Twentieth Century European Novel - A study of selected works by modern European writers (Thomas Mann, Albert Camus, Milan Kundera, Ivo Andric, Siegfrid Lenz, and Doris Lessing). Emphasis on close textual analysis and discussion. Contemporary problems of our society will be evoked as each work is situated in its historical context. Film productions are compared with the literary texts. First semester.
• LIT 326 - Society and the Human Condition in Modern European Novels - Society and the human condition are explored through a close textual analysis and discussion of contemporary European novels. Film productions are compared to the literary texts. Authors include Kafka, Checkov, Sartre, Calvina and Bšll. Second semester.

• PHI 301 - Foundations of Euopean Philosophy from Plato to Heidegger - A critical examination of the naure of the world, the theory of knowledge, metaphysical questions such as the soul, God, Immortality, and Freedom. Focus on close readings of original texts. First semester.
• PHI 302 - Ethics - Conducted as a seminar, this class will treat the moral questions that confront us: Life with or without God, Freedom, Justice, the problem of Evil, Equality, Death. Humanist solutions will be explored and discussed, based on texts from Plato, Aristotle, Montaigne, Nietzsche, Freud. Second semester.

• POL 302 - French Politics and Government - An in-depth study of the French political system with emphasis on political institutions and behavior under the Fifth Republic, and analysis of current political issues. A prior course in government is desirable. Second semester. Given in French.
• POL 303 - International Relations: The Basic Factors in World Politics - The nature and development of the nation-state system with emphasis on the concepts of sovereignty and nationalism, examination of the objectives and interests of nation-states, the elements of national power, the balance of power, diplomacy, etc. Prior course in history desirable. First semester.
• POL 304 - International Law and Organization - International law and problems in world politics: review of the attempt to control international politics through international law and organizations - including the League of Nations, the United Nations, NATO, and European unification. Prior course in history or social science desirable. Second sememster.
• POL 307 - The European Community - An examination of post-war efforts to construct a united political and economic entity in Western Europe. Emphasis on the treaties of the 1950's, questions of sovereignty, and growing independence, and prospects for 1997 and beyond. First semester.
• POL 311 - Changing East-West Security Relations - This course addresses the evolution of East-West security relations in the aftermath of the fall of the Soviet empire and the end of the Cold War. The course focuses on the role of NATO and the Western European Union in the ongoing attempt to define new security regimes and gives special emphasis to the Franco-American security relationship. Second semester.

• PSY 301 - Developmental Child Psychology: Emphasizing cultural variations - A study of biological, perceptual, motor, cognitive, language, personal and social development of the child from infancy to adolescence. Cultural influences will be highlighted throughout the course. First semester.
• PSY 302 - Developmental Adolescent Psychology - Theories and research in the areas of physical, sexual, cognitive, personality, and social development re-examined from the perspective of the family, peer, and cultural influences on the developing adolescent. Second semester.

The Marchutz School of Painting and Drawing

• ART 105 - Painting and Drawing - A beginning course for students with little or no experience in painting and drawing. Students acquire a basic knowledge of drawing skills, color theory, the palette, oil or watercolor techniques through direct observation. Technical skills are always presented as subservient to each student's vision and imagination. First and second semesters.
• ART 106 - Painting and Drawing - Continuation of ART 105. Second semester.
• ART 305 - Painting/Drawing Studio I - A course for students with intermediate or advanced skills. The studio agenda includes figure drawing/painting, portraiture, landscape/still-life work. Students share studio space with full-time art students. First semester.
• ART 306 - Painting/Drawing Studio II - Continuation of ART 305. Second semester.
• ART 307 - Studio Seminar I - A six credit course designed for students enrolled in the Marchutz School interdisciplinary curriculum. Figure drawing/painting, copying, memory work, museum study, landscape/still-life with four day site visit to Paris. Students are asked to explore, through a rigorous perception of the visible world, the relationship of drawing and color, volume and light, content and form, technique and imagination. ART 309 required. First semester.
• ART 308 - Studio Seminar II - A six credit course designed for students enrolled in the Marchutz School interdisciplinary curriculum. Landscape/architecture drawing and painting with eight day painting excursion to Venice. The course also includes copying, museum study, portraiture, and still-life. Synthesis and transformation of concepts and perceptions into a coherent art form are the leitmotifs for the spring studio seminar. ART 310 required. Second semester.
• ART 309 - Art Criticism Seminar I - Intensive critical and comparative analysis of works from different periods and cultures, with an emphasis on the relationship between content and form. Students must be enrolled in Studio Seminar. First semester.
• ART 310 - Art Criticism Seminar II - Continuation of ART 309. Second semester.
• ART 397/98 - Independent Studio Study - Directed individual study for the advanced student.
• WRITING 311 -A course to teach writing as an art and a means for art students to express their views of painting and their work. The ability to write and to paint affect and reinforce each other. First and second semesters (if sufficient enrollment permits).
• WRITING 312 - Continuation of WRITING 311. Second semester.