French Course Descriptions

4 humanities,

This introductory course for beginning students of French develops the four language communication skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It introduces basic vocabulary and grammar and provides opportunities for students to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the French culture. Class hrs. 4; Lab hrs. 1. No more than one year of high school French. Offered fall and spring semesters.

4 humanities,

Continuation of Elementary French I. Class hrs. 4; Lab hrs. 1. Prerequisite: FREN 101 Elementary French I or FREN 103 Beginning French Conversation I. No more than three years of high school French. Offered fall and spring semesters.

3 humanities,

Basic conversation course for beginners, which emphasizes the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing using real life situations. Class hrs. 3. Offered summer semester.

3 humanities,

This is an intermediate level French course for students who have completed at least three years of high school French, French 102, or the equivalent. It provides students with an opportunity to develop their linguistic as well as communicative competencies in French based on readings of a literary and cultural nature while providing for additional review of grammar in the context of the reading selections. This course is conducted in French. Class hrs. 3; Lab hrs. 1. Prerequisite: FREN 102 Elementary French II or equivalent. Offered fall semester.

3 humanities,

Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to further master basic vocabulary, structures, and idiomatic expressions through readings, discussions, and role-playing. This course is conducted in French. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: FREN 201 Intermediate French I or the equivalent. Offered spring semester.