French

Student Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in communicating in expressive and receptive forms in French. Compare and contrast cultures and histories of the French speaking world.

Program Requirements

Units Required: 21

FRNCH-101 Elementary French I.............................5.0 Units
FRNCH-102 Elementary French II...........................5.0 Units
FRNCH-150 Beginning Conversational French...3.0 Units
FRNCH-201 Intermediate French I..........................5.0 Units
FRNCH-202 Intermediate French II........................5.0 Units

Certificate of Basic Proficiency in French
Certificate of Intermediate Proficiency in French

FRENCH 101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I
Develops language skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing within a cultural context with a strong emphasis on communication. Corresponds to the first two years of high school French. Not appropriate for native speakers.

FRENCH 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II
Prerequisite: FRENCH-101
Continues the study of the fundamentals of the French language, emphasizing correct pronunciation and mastery of a practical vocabulary, oral and written expression, and the study of the cultures of the contemporary French-speaking world. Not appropriate for native speakers. Corresponds to the third year of high school French.

FRENCH 150 BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
For students with little or no background in French. Emphasis is on understanding and speaking French in everyday situations, including phrases useful for studying and working in French-speaking countries.

FRENCH 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
Prerequisite: FRENCH-102
Reviews French grammar, emphasizing practical and idiomatic usage as well as analyzing essays, poems and short stories in French by famous authors from the French-speaking world. Corresponds to the fourth year of high school French. | This course meets the Global Studies Humanities Requirement.

FRENCH 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II
Prerequisite: FRENCH-201
Studies more advanced grammatical structures and syntax, emphasizing practical and idiomatic usage, as well as analyzing essays, poems and short stories in French by famous authors from the French-speaking world. | This course meets the Global Studies Humanities Requirement.

FALL: 101 , 102, 150*, 201
SPRING: 101, 102, 150* 202
SUMMER: 101, 102

*Based on enrollments

Note: Summer generally offer first year college courses. For more information contact Department Chair.

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