French

4 class hours/wk, 4 cr.

Offers an introduction to French history, politics, arts and culture, and includes briefings at Parisian museums, ministries, or media centers. Basic French language is included.

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

each Introduces the French language (including listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and Francophone culture (including geography, customs, daily life, heritage, and literature), facilitated by the study of vocabulary, grammar, short readings, and guided conversation. Uses French as the primary language of the class.

Prerequisite: these classes are to be taken sequentially. FR101: None; FR102: FR101, one year of high school French, or consent of instructor; FR103: FR102, two years of high school French, or consent of instructor.

FR101, F; FR102, W; FR103, Sp

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Provides an increased level of French conversation for intermediate learners whose primary goal is greater ease and advanced communication in the language. Focuses on continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills within the context of examining Francophone cultures and social issues, historically to the present, and drawing parallels from them to contemporary American culture. Emphasizes conversation, facilitated by vocabulary and structures as needed. Instructor and students use French as the primary language of the class.

Prerequisite: FR103, completion of three years of high school French or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.

Offered as needed.

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

each Provides practice in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening). Includes cultural and literary readings and an in-depth review and expansion of basic French grammar and vocabulary, as well as a broadening of the student’s understanding of Francophone culture. Uses French as the primary language of the class.

Prerequisite: these classes are to be taken sequentially. FR201: FR103, three years of high school French, or consent of instructor; FR202: FR201 or consent of instructor; FR203: FR202 or consent of instructor.

FR201, F; FR202, W; FR203, Sp