2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

GC 164 Human Geography 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR)
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

Examines the culturally induced differences in the world pattern of population growth, resource utilization, language, religion, agriculture, industry, political systems and environmental impacts of societies.

GC 105 World Regional Geography 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Provides a thematic survey of world regions emphasizing environmental, population, cultural, geopolitical and economic development issues. Notes:

May not be applied toward any major offered by the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department.

GC 100 Physical Geography 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)

Examination of the earth's physical phenomena to develop a knowledge and appreciation of the relationships between human activities and environmental processes.

Notes:

Course does not meet the laboratory course graduation requirement.

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

FR 498 Directed Study in French 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Instructor and department head permission, junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study by qualified students. A directed study course is designed to meet a specific academic requirement of the student who is unable to earn the credit during regularly scheduled course offerings. The student and professor agree to the specific topic and requirements needed to earn the credit.

FR 495 Special Topics in French 1-4 cr.

• Offered: A literature class is offered every fall
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This is an experimental course based on topics of authors, genres or literature periods not covered in other regularly approved French courses. Notes:

May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

FR 438 Cultural and Artistic Heritage of Europe 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better and sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Two-week tour of Europe follows two weeks on campus. This course is a multidisciplinary introduction to contemporary French-speaking Europe. It examines the heritage of modern French-speaking European society as it manifests itself through various cultural artifacts, such as visual art, film, architecture and social customs.

Notes:

FR 438 is taught in English.

This course counts toward the French major and minor upon completion of substantial work in French.

FR 428 20th Century French Novel 4 cr.

• Offered: A literature class is offered every fall
• Prerequisites: FR 300 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

Students examine some of the masterpieces of France's 20th century literature. Students will learn about historical, political, economic, social and cultural contexts of societies that produced the texts and will improve their abilities to critically read and analyze literary works.

FR 426 18th Century French Literature 4 cr.

• Offered: A literature class is offered every fall
• Prerequisites: FR 300 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

Students examine some of the masterpieces of France's 18th century literature. Students will learn about historical, political, economic, social and cultural contexts of societies that produced the texts and will improve their abilities to critically read and analyze literary works.

FR 400 Advanced French Composition and Grammar 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: FR 300 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A review of all major points of the French grammar system, with an especially intense focus on the rich verb system. In an interrelated way, it also provides the opportunity for students to refine their writing skills through composition of essays, letters and resumes.

FR 363 French Literature Since 1900 4 cr.

• Offered: A literature class is offered every fall
• Prerequisites: FR 300 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

A study of some of the masterpieces of France's 20th and 21st-century literature. Students will learn about historical, political, economic, social and cultural contexts of societies that produced the texts and will improve their abilities to critically read and analyze literary works.