French Studies

Designed specifically for English-speaking undergraduates.

Covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is organized around language functions and notions such as: giving and seeking information describing processes and results expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. Strong emphasis on contemporary usage.

Teaches the basics of French grammar, reinforcing its lessons with exercises and key practice translations.

Provides intermediate level students with the interpretive tools necessary for literary and cultural studies. There are interactions with a variety of texts and media, including short stories, poems, essays, images, and podcasts.

A wide-ranging and original handbook on the structure of the French language. It includes new information on register, pronunciation, gender, number, foreign words (Latin, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian), adjectives and past participles used as nouns, texting, word order, frequency of occurrence of words, and usage with all geographical names.