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The course offerings at Clarion University of PA go through an extensive review process by the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS). This course offerings list is a comprehensive list of courses that could be offered; it does not mean they are currently being offered.

For a complete list of courses offered on the current or upcoming schedules, see the Registrar's page Schedule of Classes.

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Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)	Course Title	Course Description
CHIN 103	Intro to Chin Lang & Culture I	Introduces basic facts about Chinese languages and cultures. Topics include Chinese customs, current affairs, and contributions to literature, art, science, and technology of the world. Course taught in English.
COLB 100	Edin Colb:Intro Germany & Ger
COLB 101	Sru Collab-Russ Lang & Cult I
COLB 102	Sru Collaborative Russian Crs
COLB 201	Collaborative German Course
COLB 202	Sru Collaborative Interm Russ
COLB 305	Sru Collaborative Crs Russian
COLB 306	Sru Colab:20th Cent Russ Lgacy
COLB 307	Eu Collab Ger Conv & Comp
FR 101	Special Topics	Experts on individual countries cover historical and contemporary developments on the European intellectual scene with regard to their relevance for the present American student generation. The special subject is announced at pre-registration. Open,"to all students, and may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite.
FR 103	French Civilization	Introduces contemporary French society, enlightened by glimpses at France's rich history. A study of geography, politics, family life, immigration, art, music, literature, the current status of French feminism, and French media will help students define and understand the multiple aspects of French identity. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite.
FR 109	French Lit In Trans	A study of representative French literary works emphasizing the characters and ideas that have influenced both French literature and literature of other countries. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite. Fall, annually.
FR 140	French Film	Surveys major French films with English subtitles, and provides an introduction to trends of French cinema. Emphasizes cultural differences between Francophone and Anglo-American cultures as revealed through film. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite. Fall, annually.
FR 150	Intensive Elem French I	Equivalent to FR 151 and 152 combined. Fall, annually.
FR 151	Elementary French I	Introduces the French language, emphasizing all language skills -- listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each semester.
FR 152	Elementary French II	Continuation of FR 151. Prerequisite: FR 151 or equivalent. Each semester.
FR 153	Elementary Conversation	Conversational practice emphasizing communication skills. Designed for students who want to increase their aural-oral proficiency. May be taken concurrently with FR 251. Prerequisite: FR 152 or equivalent.
FR 250	Intensive Inter Fr II	Equivalent to FR 251 and 252 combined. Prerequisite: FR 150 or FR 152, or equivalent. Spring, annually.
FR 251	Intermed French I (French III)	Continuation of FR 152, with greater emphasis on reading and writing. Prerequisite: FR 150 or 152, or equivalent. Fall, annually.
FR 252	Interm French II (French IV)	Continuation of FR 251. Prerequisite: FR 251 or equivalent. Spring, annually.
FR 253	Business French	Study of the language needed to conduct common business transactions, and discuss financial and technological matters in French. Includes writing of business letters and reports in French. Emphasizes cultural differences between French and American business practices. Prerequisite: FR 250 or 252, or equivalent.
FR 257	French Immersion	This course consists of a week of intensive instruction in French language and culture, prior to a two-week trip to France. During this period, students will visit places of historical and cultural interest in the country, receive lectures on the historical, cultural, artistic and literary importance of the sites visited, and conduct as much of thier daily routines in French as possible.
FR 260	French Short Story	Study of 19th and 20th century French short stories. All readings, discussions, and assignments in French. Required for French and French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 250 or 252, or equivalent.
FR 265	Inter Conversation	Practice creative language use in conversation to develop oral proficiency. May be substituted for FR 252, with permission of instructor. Required for French and French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 251 or equivalent.
FR 270	Intro To French Phon & Pronun	Introduces the French phonetic system, including the study of phonemes, intonation, stress, and rhythm. Provides intensive aural/oral training through phonetic dictation with transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in diction. Introduces corrective phonetics. Recommended for French majors. Required for French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 252 or equivalent. Three-year cycle.
FR 281	French for Oral & Writ Prof I	Intensive review of French grammar, designed to increase students' proficiency in all language skills with particular attention to intermediate speaking and writing. Readings cover a range of topics including French culture, history, current affairs, and literature. One course in FR 281 or FR 282 is required for French and French education majors. Prerequisites: FR 250 or 252 or equivalent.
FR 282	French for Oral & Writ Prof II	Continuation of FR 281. One course in FR 281 or FR 282 is required for French and French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 250 or 252 or equivalent.
FR 301	French Civilization	Introduces contemporary French society, enlightened by glimpses at France's rich history. A study of geography, politics, family life, immigration, art, music, literature, the current status of French feminism, and French media will help students define and understand the multiple aspects of French identity. Required for French and French education majors. Course conducted in French. Prerequisite: FR 250 or 252, or equivalent. Spring, two-year cycle.
FR 302	Topics in French Lit & Culture	In-depth examination of a French literary movement, literary theme or cultural topic. This course may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course taught in English. Assignment done in French for French majors and minors. Prerequisite (only for French majors and minors): FR 250 or FR 252 or equivalent.
FR 340	French Film	Surveys major French films with English subtitles, and provides an introduction to trends of French cinema. Emphasizes cultural differences between Francophone and Anglo-American cultures as revealed through film. Lectures in English; assignments in French. Prerequisite: FR 252 or permission of instructor. Fall, annually.

Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)

Course Title

Course Description

CHIN 103

Intro to Chin Lang & Culture I

Introduces basic facts about Chinese languages and cultures. Topics include Chinese customs, current affairs, and contributions to literature, art, science, and technology of the world. Course taught in English.

COLB 100

Edin Colb:Intro Germany & Ger

COLB 101

Sru Collab-Russ Lang & Cult I

COLB 102

Sru Collaborative Russian Crs

COLB 201

Collaborative German Course

COLB 202

Sru Collaborative Interm Russ

COLB 305

Sru Collaborative Crs Russian

COLB 306

Sru Colab:20th Cent Russ Lgacy

COLB 307

Eu Collab Ger Conv & Comp

FR 101

Special Topics

Experts on individual countries cover historical and contemporary developments on the European intellectual scene with regard to their relevance for the present American student generation. The special subject is announced at pre-registration. Open,"to all students, and may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite.

FR 103

French Civilization

Introduces contemporary French society, enlightened by glimpses at France's rich history. A study of geography, politics, family life, immigration, art, music, literature, the current status of French feminism, and French media will help students define and understand the multiple aspects of French identity. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite.

FR 109

French Lit In Trans

A study of representative French literary works emphasizing the characters and ideas that have influenced both French literature and literature of other countries. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite. Fall, annually.

FR 140

French Film

Surveys major French films with English subtitles, and provides an introduction to trends of French cinema. Emphasizes cultural differences between Francophone and Anglo-American cultures as revealed through film. Course conducted in English. No prerequisite. Fall, annually.

FR 150

Intensive Elem French I

Equivalent to FR 151 and 152 combined. Fall, annually.

FR 151

Elementary French I

Introduces the French language, emphasizing all language skills -- listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each semester.

FR 152

Elementary French II

Continuation of FR 151. Prerequisite: FR 151 or equivalent. Each semester.

FR 153

Elementary Conversation

Conversational practice emphasizing communication skills. Designed for students who want to increase their aural-oral proficiency. May be taken concurrently with FR 251. Prerequisite: FR 152 or equivalent.

FR 250

Intensive Inter Fr II

Equivalent to FR 251 and 252 combined. Prerequisite: FR 150 or FR 152, or equivalent. Spring, annually.

FR 251

Intermed French I (French III)

Continuation of FR 152, with greater emphasis on reading and writing. Prerequisite: FR 150 or 152, or equivalent. Fall, annually.

FR 252

Interm French II (French IV)

Continuation of FR 251. Prerequisite: FR 251 or equivalent. Spring, annually.

FR 253

Business French

Study of the language needed to conduct common business transactions, and discuss financial and technological matters in French. Includes writing of business letters and reports in French. Emphasizes cultural differences between French and American business practices. Prerequisite: FR 250 or 252, or equivalent.

FR 257

French Immersion

This course consists of a week of intensive instruction in French language and culture, prior to a two-week trip to France. During this period, students will visit places of historical and cultural interest in the country, receive lectures on the historical, cultural, artistic and literary importance of the sites visited, and conduct as much of thier daily routines in French as possible.

FR 260

French Short Story

Study of 19th and 20th century French short stories. All readings, discussions, and assignments in French. Required for French and French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 250 or 252, or equivalent.

FR 265

Inter Conversation

Practice creative language use in conversation to develop oral proficiency. May be substituted for FR 252, with permission of instructor. Required for French and French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 251 or equivalent.

FR 270

Intro To French Phon & Pronun

Introduces the French phonetic system, including the study of phonemes, intonation, stress, and rhythm. Provides intensive aural/oral training through phonetic dictation with transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet and practice in diction. Introduces corrective phonetics. Recommended for French majors. Required for French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 252 or equivalent. Three-year cycle.

FR 281

French for Oral & Writ Prof I

Intensive review of French grammar, designed to increase students' proficiency in all language skills with particular attention to intermediate speaking and writing. Readings cover a range of topics including French culture, history, current affairs, and literature. One course in FR 281 or FR 282 is required for French and French education majors. Prerequisites: FR 250 or 252 or equivalent.

FR 282

French for Oral & Writ Prof II

Continuation of FR 281. One course in FR 281 or FR 282 is required for French and French education majors. Prerequisite: FR 250 or 252 or equivalent.

FR 301

French Civilization

FR 302

Topics in French Lit & Culture

In-depth examination of a French literary movement, literary theme or cultural topic. This course may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that different topics are offered. Course taught in English. Assignment done in French for French majors and minors. Prerequisite (only for French majors and minors): FR 250 or FR 252 or equivalent.

FR 340

French Film

Surveys major French films with English subtitles, and provides an introduction to trends of French cinema. Emphasizes cultural differences between Francophone and Anglo-American cultures as revealed through film. Lectures in English; assignments in French. Prerequisite: FR 252 or permission of instructor. Fall, annually.