FRENCH

FREN-101  Elementary French I

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

In this introductory course, students learn to listen, speak, write and read on a basic level. They also learn about the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world. Instruction focuses on oral communication, and is supported by a computerized classroom and peer learning groups. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)

FREN-102  Elementary French II

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

Students continue to develop the four basic skills, particularly oral communication, and to look inside the cultures of France, West Africa, Canada and the Caribbean. They will develop a project which reflects personal goals for learning French. Instruction focuses on oral communication and is supported by a computerized classroom and conversation specialists. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)

FREN-201  Intermediate French I

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

Students in this second year course will use the skills needed to listen, speak, write and read in French in the context of a series of communicative activities. They will expand their knowledge of the peoples of the French-speaking world and will, through the use of multimedia technology, create a personalized project reflective of individual interests in French. Instruction focuses on oral communication and is supported by a computerized classroom and conversation specialists. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)

FREN-202  Intermediate French II

4 Credits (Humanities Core)

This final course of the 4 semester sequence fulfills the language requirement at most four-year institutions. Students will produce a mini-project in each of the four skill areas as they acquire the basics of intermediate French. Instruction focuses on oral communication, and is supported by a computerized classroom and conversation specialists. (4 hours weekly in class and lab)