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Florence Marsal

  • Department of Modern and Classical Languages
    337 Mansfield Drive, UNIT 1057

    Arjona 210

  • (860) 486-3186
  • Florence.Marsal@uconn.edu

Florence Marsal, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in French. Her research focuses on 20th Century French literature and culture as well as Medieval French literature. Dr. Marsal has taught a variety of courses in literary topics as well as in phonetics and grammar.

Course Offerings


FREN 267 - Grammar and Culture

  • Either semester. Three credits. Recommended preparation: FREN 164 or 175 or three years of high school French or consent of instructor. May not be taken concurrently with French 268.
  • The study of French and Francophone culture through fiction, non-fiction, journalism and film. Emphasis on perfecting both oral and written expression through discussion, presentations, and composition on assigned topics.

FREN 268W - Grammar and Composition

  • Either semester. Three credits. Recommended preparation: FREN 164 or 175 or three years of high school French or consent of instructor. May not be taken concurrently with French 267.
  • Advanced study of French texts and extensive written practice in a variety of forms ranging from compositions, essays, summaries and film reviews.

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Events

 

UConn ECE French Workshop

Monday, May 5, 2008

9:00am - 2:00pm

CUE Building, room 320, UConn Storrs Campus

Please remember, certified instructors who did not attend the 2007 French Workshop are required to attend the 2008 workshop in order to maintain certification.

Frequently Asked Questions About Instructor Certification in French

 

  • Q: What are the minimum requirements for instructor certification in French?
  • A: The minimum degree requirement for instructors wishing to teach UConn Early College Experience French courses is a Master's of Arts degree in French; however, a candidate with Master's in Education and sufficiently strong French background may be considered. The instructor should also regularly attend proficiency workshops (regional, national) or have experience (ongoing or at intervals) with a French-speaking country. Candidates will have to schedule an interview with the faculty coordinator before certification.
  • Q. What is the final summative assessment, for UConn FREN 268W?
  • A. A five-page paper in recognizable French.

 

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