FRNH 1501 — Introduction to French Culture
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ICNUpath SIusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/ThBostonTraditional
Explores contemporary France and French mentality through lectures, screenings, readings, and discussions. Topics covered include the modern vs. the traditional family, social reproduction, gender norms, culture and social distinction, the concept of “grandeur,” identity, and immigration. Offers students an opportunity to evaluate historical and sociological readings, films, documentaries, and TV commercials; to compare French and American systems; and to consider contemporary human and social behaviors in the face of globalization. Conducted in English.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 18 | 18 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 67% | 6.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 0% · Th 100% · F 0%
Common patterns: MR (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Stacey Bourns (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Stacey Bourns (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (FRNH course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All FRNH courses · Plan it at numap.app