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French and ItalianChair: Roland RacevakisGeneral education language coordinators: Kathy Heilenman, Anny Dominique Curtius, (French), Deborah Contrada (Italian) Professors: Wendelin Guentner, Geoffrey R. Hope, Steven Ungar (French and Italian/Cinema and Comparative Literature) Professors emeriti: Janet G. Altman, Jacques A. Bourgeacq, Florindo Cerreta, Simone Delaty, John T. Nothnagle Associate professors: Cinzia Blum, Deborah L. Contrada, L. Kathy Heilenman (French and Italian/Teaching and Learning), Michel Laronde, Roland Racevskis, Rosemarie Scullion (French and Italian/Women's Studies) Assistant professor: Anny Dominique Curtius Lecturer: Katja Liimatta Undergraduate degrees: B.A. in French, Italian Undergraduate nondegree programs: Minor in French, Italian Graduate degrees: M.A., Ph.D. in French Web site: http://www.uiowa.edu/~frenchit The department introduces students to the cultures of France and Italy, provides an understanding of those countries' historical and contemporary importance, and facilitates development of proficiency in the French and Italian languages. It also fosters critical appreciation of French, Francophone, and Italian literature and civilization. Undergraduate ProgramsThe department offers a Bachelor of Arts and a minor in French and in Italian. It also offers a variety of electives for nonmajors and provides flexible means to complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program foreign language component and to satisfy individual needs and interests.Students majoring in French or Italian may combine their studies with courses in education to prepare for jobs in high school teaching. They may go on to graduate study in areas such as French, Italian, comparative literature, and other interdisciplinary areas as preparation for college-level teaching. Or they may combine other skills and studies with their major in French or Italian to prepare for challenging career opportunities in international government, business, finance, travel, communications, and other fields where the knowledge of a foreign language is essential. Bachelor of Arts in FrenchThe Bachelor of Arts in French requires 31 s.h. in the major. Students choose one of five tracks: culture and civilization, language, literature, teaching, or French interdisciplinary studies.All majors must complete the following courses (total of 10 s.h.) plus an additional 21 s.h. of course work from one of the five emphasis areas.
Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all major course work, including all University of Iowa course work in the major. Majors must maintain portfolios documenting their progress toward attaining the objectives of the French major. On the basis of materials in his or her portfolio, a student may petition the department to count a literature course toward the culture and civilization distribution requirement, or vice-versa. Transfer course work is acceptable, and students are encouraged to participate in study abroad, but the last two courses in the major ordinarily must be completed at The University of Iowa. Transfer work for application to the major is evaluated on an individual basis. Upon declaring the major (or later, but before the senior year), students choose an emphasis in one of the following five tracks. Culture and Civilization TrackThe culture and civilization track is designed for students interested in French history, politics, and culture. It is recommended for students who wish to combine studies in French with a major in another area, such as history, political science, international studies, pre-law, communication studies, or journalism.Requirements for the culture and civilization track include the following courses in addition to the 10 s.h. of foundation course work in French. Only one of the courses may be taught in English under the French department prefix. This restriction does not apply to courses taught in English with an additional semester hour in French. Two courses must be numbered above 009:150. Four courses in culture/civilization Language TrackThe language track is designed for students with an interest in language and translation. Students work in specific areas such as international business, comparative stylistics, and translation.Requirements for the language track include the following courses in addition to the 10 s.h. of foundation course work in French. Only one of the courses may be taught in English under the French department prefix. This restriction does not apply to courses taught in English with an additional semester hour in French. At least two courses must be numbered above 009:150.
Courses in French stylistics and textual analysis, another language, economics, political science, and/or business administration are recommended as adjunct electives. Literature TrackThe literature track is designed for students who are interested in French literature or in combining the study of French literature with a major in another area, such as English, comparative literature, cinema, or fine arts.Requirements for the literature track include the following seven courses in addition to the 10 s.h. of foundation course work in French. Only one of the courses may be taught in English under the French department prefix. This restriction does not apply to courses taught in English with an additional semester hour in French. At least two courses must be numbered above 009:150. Four courses in literature Teaching TrackFrench majors interested in obtaining licensure to teach in elementary and/or secondary schools must successfully complete the requirements for a major in French in the teaching track and must be admitted to the College of Education's foreign language Teacher Education Program (TEP). Several courses in the College of Education are required, as is one semester of student teaching. Contact the Department of Teaching and Learning for details.Requirements for the teaching track include the following courses in addition to the 10 s.h. of foundation course work in French. Only one of the courses may be taught in English under the French department prefix. This restriction does not apply to courses taught in English with an additional semester hour in French. At least two courses must be numbered above 009:150. Two courses in culture/civilization Students who plan to use a French minor to teach at the elementary and/or secondary level must contact the College of Education concerning requirements. See College of Education in the Catalog. French Interdisciplinary Studies TrackThe French interdisciplinary studies (FIS) track is designed for students with interests in French culture and in French historical, social, and cultural studies. It includes areas of French studies from a variety of fields, such as art history, comparative literature and film, francophone studies, history, linguistics, philosophy, music, and women's studies.Requirements for the FIS track include the following courses in addition to the 10 s.h. of foundation course work in French.
Students are expected to write a paper on their particular interdisciplinary focus in one of their upper-level classes, for inclusion in their portfolio. The following courses, offered by other departments, may be taken for the FIS track. Students may petition the department to count other courses toward the major in this track. Art and Art History
History
Linguistics
Philosophy
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in ItalianThe B.A. in Italian requires a minimum of 31 s.h. in the major, as follows.
Teaching Licensure in ItalianItalian majors interested in licensure to teach in elementary and/or secondary schools must successfully complete the requirements for a major in Italian, including an additional 2 s.h. in either 018:013 or 018:014, and must be admitted to the College of Education's foreign language Teacher Education Program. Several courses in the College of Education are required, as is one semester of student teaching. Contact the Department of Teaching and Learning for details.Students who plan to use an Italian minor to teach at the elementary and/or secondary level must contact the College of Education concerning requirements. See College of Education in the Catalog. Four-Year Graduation PlanThe following checkpoints list the minimum requirements students must complete by certain semesters in order to stay on the University's Four-Year Graduation Plan.B.A. in FrenchBefore the third semester begins: competence in first-year French and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduationBefore the fifth semester begins: second-year French (009:012) and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation Before the seventh semester begins: two semesters of third-year French (009:111-009:112), one or two other courses in the major, and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester begins: 009:106 and three more courses in the major; for students in the French language track, 009:115 and 009:197 During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate B.A. in ItalianBefore the third semester begins: competence in first-year Italian and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduationBefore the fifth semester begins: competence in second-year Italian (018:012) and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation. Before the seventh semester begins: four courses in the major numbered above 018:103 and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester begins: a total of at least five courses in the major numbered above 018:103 During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate HonorsThe department participates in the University of Iowa Honors Program. To gain admission to honors in French or Italian, a student must have a University of Iowa g.p.a. of at least 3.33 and a department g.p.a. of at least 3.50, and must be a member of the University of Iowa Honors Program. Students register for 009:198 (in French)/018:198 (in Italian) Honors Research and Thesis, and one honors-designated course numbered above 009:160 (in French) or 018:103 (in Italian). Students must complete an honors thesis or equivalent (for example, translation, comparative stylistics, cultural studies, or research paper) in French or Italian and must present their work to a faculty committee.Minor in FrenchThe minor in French requires 15 s.h. with a g.p.a. of at least 2.00; 12 s.h. must be completed in courses numbered 009:105 or above. Credit from the Iowa Regents' Summer Program in Lyon is counted as University of Iowa credit; 6 s.h. earned in other programs abroad may be applied to the minor. Courses taught in English do not count toward the minor in French.Minor in ItalianThe minor in Italian requires 15 s.h. with a g.p.a. of at least 2.00; 12 s.h. must be taken at The University of Iowa in courses numbered 018:105 and above. Students must take 018:132 for 4 s.h. in order to count it toward the minor. All courses for the minor must be taught in Italian.Summer Program in FranceThe department cosponsors the Iowa Regents Summer Program in France for students enrolled in any of the three Board of Regents, State of Iowa universities. Eligibility for the program requires a good basic knowledge of French (two years of college-level preparation is recommended), but students need not be French majors.Centered in Lyon, the eight-week program combines formal class work in language skills, courses in the culture and civilization of France, and visits to points of cultural and historical interest. Students may earn 8 or 9 s.h. in the program. Summer Program in QuebecThe department participates in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Summer French Program in Quebec at the Université de Laval. The CIC is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to foster cooperative educational opportunities among the Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago. Affiliated with the Cours d'eté pour non-francophones of the Université de Laval, the program is designed to offer qualified students the opportunity to increase their command of French in a French-speaking environment and to introduce them to the heritage and cultural traditions of a unique and vital segment of North American culture. To participate in the program, students must have taken at least two semesters of French.Foreign Language HouseThe French and Italian department maintains close connections with the Maison Fran:ced.caise in the International Crossroads Community at Mayflower Residence Hall. Residents initiate cultural and educational programs with the participation of the faculty and other students, providing a unique opportunity to combine living with language learning.Language for NonmajorsNonmajors who wish to study French and who have a background in the language should take the French Foreign Language Placement Test, offered online through Evaluation and Examination Service. The test helps determine the level at which a student should begin French language study at The University of Iowa.Students without a background in French should begin with 009:001. Students who wish to complete the General Education Program foreign language component with French can choose from the following sequences. 009:001, 009:002, 009:011, 009:012 Nonmajors who wish to study Italian and who have a background in the language should consult with the department before the beginning of classes to determine the level at which they should begin Italian language study at The University of Iowa. Students without a background in Italian should begin with 018:001. Students who wish to complete the General Education Program foreign language component with Italian should complete the following course sequence: 018:001, 018:002, 018:011, and 018:012. Students with strong language-learning abilities or background in another romance language can choose the sequence 018:103, 018:011, and 018:012. The Department of French and Italian is the administrative home for Arabic language and literature courses. Though Arabic language courses are not listed in the General Education Program, students may request General Education Program credit for courses in Arabic. Graduate ProgramsThe department offers the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy in French.The faculty's expertise allows for courses in the traditionally recognized historical periods of French literature, various literary genres, and critical theories as well as the francophone literatures of Canada, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Caribbean. The department has particular strengths in interdisciplinary studies, notably in the areas of comparative arts, film studies, history, and second language acquisition. Emphasis on language proficiency, composition, and stylistics remains integral to the M.A. program. Along with the literature-centered M.A., the department offers an M.A. in French education. For more detailed information on graduate degrees in French, contact the Department of French and Italian or visit its web site. The department also publishes the Guide for Graduate Students and Assistants. Master of ArtsThe Master of Arts in French requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit and is offered with thesis and nonthesis options.Thesis students may earn up to 6 s.h. of the required 30 s.h. for thesis work. They must take a written and oral examination on their areas of study and must defend their thesis at the time of the comprehensive examination. A thesis prospectus must be accepted one year before the student defends the thesis. Nonthesis students must pass a written and oral examination. With permission of the director of graduate studies and the department chair, nonthesis students may take up to 6 s.h. of the required 30 s.h. outside the department or transfer up to 6 s.h. of course work taken at another institution. All M.A. students must complete the following course work.
M.A. with French Education EmphasisThe Master of Arts with French education emphasis requires a minimum of 38 s.h. of graduate credit in French. The program is intended primarily for prospective secondary school and junior college teachers. Candidates must pass a final written and oral examination.All M.A. in French education students must complete the following course work.
Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy in French requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit, including credit earned for the M.A. The program is designed to prepare students for research, teaching, and professional service normally required of college and university faculty members.The Ph.D. takes at least three years of graduate study, including at least one year spent in residence at The University of Iowa. Students must pass a comprehensive examination and make a successful oral defense of their dissertation. Requirements include the following.
Students working toward the Ph.D. are required to spend at least one year teaching as graduate assistants in the department. AdmissionApplicants to the M.A. program in French must have completed the equivalent of The University of Iowa undergraduate major in French. The M.A. in French is prerequisite to admission to the Ph.D. program in French. Successful completion of the M.A. program, however, does not necessarily qualify a student for doctoral study.Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. Applicants for fall semester whose application materials are received in the department by January 15 have the best chance to be admitted and receive financial aid. They must submit academic transcripts, letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with their past academic work, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test results, a statement of purpose in taking graduate work, and one or more samples of original writing, one of which should be in French, that show their ability to pursue graduate work in French (an honors thesis, term paper, seminar paper, or other course papers). Financial SupportTeaching and research assistantships are offered through the department, and University fellowships and scholarships are available through the Graduate College. Contact the Department of French and Italian for details.Teaching assistants in the department must take 009:234 Principles of Teaching and Learning Foreign Languages. Exchange assistantship agreements with the University of Pau, the University of Picardie (Amiens), and the University of Poitiers provide one year of residence in France for a limited number of graduate students. Courses
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