French (FR)

FR 101: First Year French (4)

Through active classroom participation the student will develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. The course emphasizes the learning of French within a culturally authentic context, while introducing the student to the diversity of the French-speaking world. 4 lecture hrs/wk

Registration-Enforced Prerequisite: WR 115 with a grade of C or better.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 102: First Year French (4)

Students will further develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course emphasizes oral communication and listening comprehension within a culturally-authentic context. Students will deepen their awareness of the French-speaking world. 4 lecture hrs/wk

Registration-Enforced Prerequisite: WR 115 and FR 101 with a grade of C or better.
Terms Typically Offered: Winter (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 103: First Year French (4)

Students will practice active communication while strengthening speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills within a culturally authentic context. Through the study of literature and other media, students will deepen their awareness of the French-speaking world. 4 lecture hrs/wk

Registration-Enforced Prerequisite: WR 115 and FR 102 with a grade of C or better.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 201: Second Year French (4)

This course promotes intensive development of oral and written French language skills. Students will review and expand on first-year structural patterns and vocabulary by integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In-depth exploration of cultures is offered through the use of authentic materials from the French-speaking world. Conducted in French. 4 lecture hrs/wk

Registration-Enforced Prerequisite: FR 103 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 202: Second Year French (4)

This course continues an in-depth development of oral and written French language skills with further emphasis on vocabulary and complex grammatical concepts. In-depth exploration of cultures is offered through the use of authentic materials from the French speaking world. Conducted in French. 4 lecture hrs/wk

Registration-Enforced Prerequisite: FR 201 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Terms Typically Offered: Winter (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 203: Second Year French (4)

This course promotes continued development of French language skills through in-depth oral activities and discussions of themes, analysis of current events relating to the French-speaking world; and the use of written materials as a means of communication. In-depth exploration of cultures is offered through the use of authentic materials from the French-speaking world. 4 lecture hrs/wk

Registration-Enforced Prerequisite: FR 202 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 211: Conversational French (3)

This course provides students with an opportunity for intensive speaking and listening practice to improve oral/ aural communication skills in French. Students will learn new vocabulary and expressions through reading and listening activities from culturally authentic sources representative of the Francophone world. Students will apply these concepts to communicate in conversations, interviews, and role-play skits with other students. 3 lecture hrs/wk

Prerequisite: FR 203 or equivalent.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 212: Conversational French (3)

This course provides students with an opportunity for intensive speaking and listening practice to improve oral/aural communication skills in French. Students will learn new vocabulary and expressions through reading and listening activities from culturally authentic sources representative of the Francophone world. Students will apply these concepts to communicate in conversations, interviews, and role-play skits with other students. 3 lecture hrs/wk

Prerequisite: FR 203 or equivalent.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring (Not offered 2023-2024)
FR 213: Conversational French (3)

This course provides students with an opportunity for intensive speaking and listening practice to improve oral/aural communication skills in French. Students will learn new vocabulary and expressions through reading and listening activities from culturally authentic sources representative of the Francophone world. Students will apply these concepts to communicate in conversations, interviews, and role-play skits with other students. 3 lecture hrs/wk

Prerequisite: FR 203 or equivalent.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring (Not offered 2023-2024)