French Courses
Humanities Division
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be used to partially fulfill
Core Requirements.
FREN 101
Beginning French I
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A beginning course for students with little or no preparation
in a foreign language. The course includes the essentials
of French grammar, reading elementary texts, speaking and
writing simple sentences. Freely scheduled language laboratory
assignments and written exercises.
Fall, 3 Credits
FREN 102*
Beginning French II
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A continuation of FREN 101. Grammar will be continued, but
stress will be on reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Students who complete the 101-102 sequence will be expected to
master a limited vocabulary and be sufficiently prepared in
grammar to pursue a higher level. Language laboratory
assignments are part of the course.
Spring, 3 Credits
FREN 203*
Intermediate French I
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Review and intensified study of French grammar, exercises in
vocabulary building, reading, and written composition.
Exercises in conversation and continued practice in the language
laboratory.
Fall, 3 Credits
FREN 204*
Intermediate French II
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A second semester continuation of the intermediate unit.
Students will do exercises in French, pursue language
conversation, increase vocabulary, correct pronunciation
difficulties, and read non-text materials and literature.
Language laboratory practice.
Spring, 3 Credits
FREN 305* and FREN 306*
Advanced French Composition and Conversation
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A third-year language course providing a systemic
study of the structure and syntax of the French language.
Concentration on the spoken and written language, supplemented
by language laboratory exercises. Readings in culture and
civilization. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: FREN 204
or the equivalent, or permission of
instructor.
Spring and Fall, 3 Credits
 
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