The Augustana College French Department provides a full range of classes for students at all levels of ability and preparation in French. Please view our catalog listing for a more complete description.
The elementary course (FR 101-102-103) gives students basic instruction and practice in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The Intermediate course (FR 201-202-203) builds on the basics with an integrated program of grammar review and literary and cultural readings.
Upper-division courses (FR 301 and above) for majors and minors involve advanced work in French literature, culture and civilization and advanced grammar and translation.
A minimum of 30 credits in French are required for the French major, 21 for the French minor.
Dr. Roger Crossley (Chair), 309-794-7217, e-mail frcrossley@augustana.edu
Areas of specialization: modern literature; the novel; Existentialism; francophone literature.
Dr. Taddy Kalas, 309-794-7366; e-mail frkalas@augustana.edu
Areas of specialization: 17th-century literature; theater; poetry; women's studiesMs. Kathleen Suchenski, 309-794-7663; e-mail frsuchenski@augustana.edu
Areas of specialization: medieval and Renaissance literature; short fiction; cultural studies, women's and gender studies
Contact Dr. Taddy Kalas for Web questions.
The French department collaborates with the education department in offering the teaching major in French (33 credits) for students preparing for a career in secondary teaching.
Every two years, the department offers the French Summer Program, in which students may earn 6 credits for participating in a program comprised of 4 weeks intensive French language study at a French University and 2 weeks travel in France. Other opportunities to gain experience in a French-speaking country include Augustana's internship program, semester and junior year abroad programs and the Augustana Fall Term Abroad.
The department also sponsors the French Club, a student-run organization which arranges cultural programs and social activities throughout the year.
This year the French Club is putting on a play called Les Mouches by Jean-Paul Sartre. Check out the site here!