Course Description

French 347a/b History of the French Language

An overview of the internal and external evolution of French, from Latin to the present. Historical phonetics, morphology and syntax shed light on lexical developments as well as philological issues arising in French texts of different periods. Social and political factors influencing the status of French today are also considered.

Prerequisite: At least one 200-level course in French, or permission of the Department. French 295 is recommended.
3 lecture hours, half course.


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