FREN-260

Students will develop speed, fluency and range in register in oral communication skills in French through exercises in theatrical improvisation. In-class exercises will blend traditional theater sports games with scene work and improvisation around existing texts. Class meets 2x week. Homework includes extensive vocabulary development, reading and preparing scenes using text and video sources and practice writing dialogue in French. Please note that unlike Theater Club, this course is for academic credit (not activity credit) with a corresponding workload. Courses taught in French. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: French 205 or French 206 or placement exam, or consent of instructor.