This course is for students who wish to gain a better understanding of the breadth and wealth of contemporary French culture through a study of the evolution of the French language. Focusing on the contemporary evolution of the French language, including word origin and meaning, this course highlights the main cultural, political, and historical factors that influenced, and continue to influence, the development of the French language. LL, UL Lect: 3 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
