1. Ability to read the language aloud with correct pronunciation and proper phrasing.

2. A knowledge of the elements of phonetics, especially for French.

3. The ability to understand the language when spoken and to carry on in it a simple conversation.

4. The ability to write the language easily with grammatical correctness.

(The speaking and writing vocabulary should be that of daily life; the reading vocabulary should be sufficient to enable the candidate to read the ordinary language with ease.)

5. A general knowledge of the literature.

6. A special knowledge of some author, period or literary form. 7. A knowledge of the problems of modern language teaching; the recent attempts to solve them; definite ideas as to the teaching of the various phases of the subject, such as Pronunciation, Grammar, Speaking.

A knowledge of the history of the country to which the language belongs, especially the history of its civilization, is advisable.

The candidate is supposed to have six units of Junior and twelve units of Senior work, but it must be understood that the certificate is given only for scholarship and ability to teach the language.

Honors. Provision has been made for graduation with honors in French, Italian, Spanish, or Romanic Philology. Consult the head of the Department for information.

Clubs. The Cercle Français, the Circulo Hispánico, and the Circolo Italiano meet separately about every two weeks and afford excellent opportunities to hear and to speak the Romanic languages.

The Romanic Club is composed of the members of the Department and of advanced graduate students. It meets once a month for the discussion of the latest journals and books dealing with Romanic topics

Public Lectures in French are given on Tuesdays, at 4 p.m., each week.

To other Departments. This department is desirous of emphasizing the practical value of foreign languages. Therefore it wishes to encourage their use in research work. Books are assigned in all language courses to be read outside of class, and it is preferred

that this be done, if possible, in connection with the student's specialty. If members of other departments will indicate French, Spanish, or Italian books to their students, the Department of Romanic Languages will give to such students all possible help and encouragement.

General Statement. The Romanic Languages are taught as living languages, the aim of the instruction being to enable the student to read and write them with fluency, as well as to gain a knowledge of the several literatures and the main problems connected with their development. A persistent attempt is made also toward the acquiring of speaking power.

Major Courses. All courses in the Upper Division are majors, excepting Italian 8A and 8B, which may be taken as Free Electives.

FRENCH.

LOWER DIVISION COURSES.

A. PRIMARILY FOR FRESHMEN.

During the first year there is a careful study of grammatical forms and the essentials of syntax. Stress is laid throughout upon the acquisition of an exact pronunciation. From the very beginning an effort is made to lead the student to understand the spoken language and to express himself in it orally and in writing. A. First-year French. Assistant Professor CLARK, Mr. HOWARD, Mr. LAMARE, and Mr. SOLOMON. Grammar; easy short stories and plays by modern authors. 3 hrs., throughout the year. Seven sections. Section I, M W F, 8; Section II, M W F, 9; Section III, M W F, 10; Section IV, M W F, 1; Section V, Tu Th S, 8; Section VI, Tu Th S, 9; Section VII, Tu Th S, 11.

This course is intended as an equivalent for matriculation subject 15a2.

AB. Elementary French. (Double Course.)

Mr. SOLOMON.

This course combines the work of French A and French B. It is intended for those who want to prepare for the Junior courses in one year. It is intended also for those who want to get as soon as possible a knowledge of French for use in other studies.

5 hrs., throughout the year. M Tu W Th F, 9.

A. Elementary French.

Mr. SOLOMON.

This course covers the ground of French A. It is intended mainly for students matriculating in January, and others who want to enter French B the following August.

5 hrs., second half-year. M Tu W Th F, 8.

B. PRIMARILY FOR SOPHOMORES.

During the second year the texts read are explained in the language studied. There is abundant practice in speaking and writing, based chiefly upon the text. These courses include also a further study of syntax. One-third of the time is given to the writing of French.

B. Second-year French.

Mr. HOWARD, Mr. FAUCHEUX, Mr. LAMARE, and Mr. SOLOMON. The reading of contemporary French prose, some comedy, and some verse. Supplementary reading outside of the class. 3 hrs., throughout the year. Six sections. Section I, Tu Th S, 10, Section II, M W F, 9; Section III, M W F, 10; Section IV, M W F, 1; Section V, Tu Th S, 8; Section VI, M W F, 8. This course is intended as an equivalent for matriculation subjects 15a3 and 15a1.

UPPER DIVISION COURSES.

A. PRIMARILY FOR JUNIORS.

These courses are intended to be a complete preparation for the Senior work; they are to perfect the student in the use of the language. Accordingly, great stress is laid on reading aloud, on composition, and on original writing. Readers are attached to the courses to give individual attention to the student in his diction, both oral and written. Texts are read with literary appreciation of both work and author, but there is no attempt at systematic literature. The courses are given, as far as possible, in the foreign language. Students who receive third grades in Junior courses should continue in these courses until their language work is satisfactory, even if they take Senior work at the same time.

Mr. LAMARE.

6. French Speaking. (Mj.) This course is established primarily for applicants for the teacher's certificate. It is open to others who want spoken French for a definite purpose. Consent of the instructor must be obtained.

3 hrs., throughout the year; 2 units.

4A. Modern French. (Mj.)

Assistant Professors CHAMBERS

and CLARK, Mr. FAUCHEUX, and Mr. CHILD. Writers of the Romantic School, such as Victor Hugo, Musset, George Sand.

3 hrs., first half-year. Four sections. Section I, M W F, 10; Section II, M W F, 2; Section III, Tu Th S, 9; Section IV, Tu Th S, 8.

4B. Modern French. (Mj.)

Assistant Professors CHAMBERS,

and CLARK, Mr. FAUCHEUX, and Mr. CHILD. Writers of the Realistic School and recent writers, such as Balzac, Flaubert, Anatole France.

3 hrs., second half-year. Four sections. Section I, M W F, 1; Section II, M W F, 2; Section III, Tu Th S, 9; Section IV, Tu Th S, 8.

B. PRIMARILY FOR SENIORS.

The aim of the courses in this group is to afford as complete a study as possible of a type, movement, or period. They are given in the languages studied and the work of the class takes the form of reading, reports, themes, and discussion, with lectures by the instructor.

7A. History of French Literature. (Mj.)

Assistant Professor CHAMBERS. A study of the great writers and great books of French literature; the minor writers and the literary movements are dealt with in lectures by the instructor. A short manual is used as a basis. The first term covers the subject as far as the eighteenth century.

3 hrs., first half-year. M W F, 9.

7B. History of French Literature. (Mj.)

Assistant Professor CHAMBERS.

A continuation of 7A. There will be a brief review of the seventeenth century and a continuation of the subject to the present time.

3 hrs., second half-year. M W F, 9.

10A. Modern Drama.

(Mj.)

Assistant Professor CHAMBERS.

The development of the drama from the eighteenth century to

the present time.

2 hrs., first half-year. Tu Th, 10.

10B. Modern Drama. (Mj.)

Assistant Professor CHAMBERS.

A special study of the drama of the present.

2 hrs., second half-year. Tu Th, 10.

*18A. French Lyric Poetry. (Mj.) Assistant Professor DUPOUEY. This course is devoted to the representative poets of the nineteenth century, such as Victor Hugo, Gautier, Leconte de Lisle, Verlaine.

*18B. French Lyric Poetry. (Mj.) Assistant Professor DUPOUEY.

A continuation of Course 18A.

2 hrs., second half-year. Tu Th, 2.

*19B. French Fiction. (Mj.)

Assistant Professor DUPOUEY.

An account of the fiction of the nineteenth century, beginning with the romantic period.

2 hrs., throughout the year. Tu Th, 2.

20A. French Comedy. (Mj.)

Mr. FAUCHEUX.

A special study of Molière with an account of his predecessors

and successors.

2 hrs., second half-year. M F, 10.

*20B. French Tragedy. (Mj.)

Mr. FAUCHEUX.

The origins of French tragedy and a study of Corneille, Racine,

A study of his life, writings and social theories.

2 hrs., second half-year. M F, 2.

17. The Sixteenth Century. (Mj.)

Mr. FAUCHEUX.

The literature of the Renaissance and the beginnings of classic

ism. Rabelais, Ronsard, Montaigne.

1 hr., throughout the year. W, 10.

*Not to be given in 1908-09.