French
Elementary French I
FREN110
In this course students learn the basics of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. This course stresses oral proficiency, pronunciation, listening comprehension, and grammatical accuracy, as well as the cultural backgrounds of French-speaking countries.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Elementary French II
FREN111
In this interactive course, which continues the work of FREN110, students acquire a working knowledge of French necessary to accomplish basic tasks. This course emphasizes comprehension and practice in pronunciation and conversation, as well as listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in an authentic French cultural context.
3 credits
Prerequisite: FREN110 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Corequisite: None
Intermediate French I
FREN201
This course reviews basic essentials of vocabulary and grammatical constructions and presents some constructions not studied in the Elementary French sequence. The course also provides material for a solid foundation in conversation and composition and continues to place emphasis on knowledge and appreciation of the culture of French-speaking countries.
3 credits
Prerequisite: FREN111 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Corequisite: None
Intermediate French II
FREN202
This course reviews basic essentials of vocabulary and grammatical constructions and presents further constructions not covered in FREN201. The course provides additional material for a solid foundation in conversation and composition and continues to place emphasis on knowledge and appreciation of the cultural backgrounds of French-speaking countries.
3 credits
Prerequisite: FREN201 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Corequisite: None
Intermediate French III
FREN250
This course, conducted in French, is a continuation of the intermediate sequence. It emphasizes greater proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students study more complex language structures, read, view, and discuss current French media, read more difficult literary texts, and critically examine Francophone cultures.
3 credits
Prerequisite: FREN202 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature
Intermediate French IV
FREN251
This course, conducted in French, continues from FREN250. It emphasizes greater proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students study more complex language structures, read, view, and discuss current French media, read more difficult literary texts, and critically examine Francophone cultures.
3 credits
Prerequisite: FREN250 (C or better) or equivalent or permission of the Department of Language & Literature