French Course Rotation
Wondering which French and Francophone Studies courses will be offered and when? This course rotation will help you plan your schedule well in advance. Course offerings and special topics courses can change, though, so be sure to talk with one of our faculty about your plans. For-credit internships are offered regularly.
Regular offerings
Each fall: FR201 French Composition and Conversation I
Each spring: FR216 Highlights in French and Francophone Studies
Even years/spring: FR315 French for International Relations*
Odd years/spring: FR310 Business French*
* Loyola University Maryland is a testing center for the “Diplôme de français professionnel” given by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We offer testing for certificates in both Business and International Relations. More information is found on their website.
Sample rotation for 2022-25
FALL 2022
FR201: French Composition and Conversation I
FR320: Speak Up! [Public Speaking and Phonetics in French]
FR375: Women in the Francophone World
SPRING 2023
FR216: Highlights in French and Francophone Studies
FR310: Business French
FR331: Savoring Francophone Literature [Gastronomy]
FALL 2023
FR201: French Composition and Conversation I
FR303: France Today
FR332: Trauma and Testimony [Rwandan Genocide]
SPRING 2024
FR216: Highlights in French and Francophone Studies
FR315: French for International Relations
FR362: CENSORED [Freedom of Expression in France]
FALL 2024
FR201: French Composition and Conversation I
FR335: The Algerian War
FR359: Fear and Trembling in the 19th Century
SPRING 2025
FR216: Highlights in French and Francophone Studies
FR310: Business French
FR360: French Theater-20th Century and Beyond