French (FREN)

FREN 1001 Elementary French I (TAG) 4 Credits

This introductory course concentrates on the study of functional French, with emphasis on speaking, writing and understanding oral and written French in basic and simple situations and texts. It includes the study of article, noun, adjective, and pronoun morphology, and the conjugation of simple indicative tenses.

(4 contact hours)

FREN 1002 Elementary French II (TAG) 4 Credits

Prerequisite: FREN 1001 or permission of instructor.

A continuation of French 1001 Elementary French I, this course includes an introduction to the important compound tenses and places an increasing emphasis on vocabulary building and conversation about topics of daily life.

(4 contact hours)

FREN 2001 Intermediate French I: Conversation and Grammar 3 Credits

Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or permission of instructor.

This intermediate level course provides a systematic review of the essentials of French grammar with organized work-study and vocabulary building. It emphasizes the use of the language through conversational activities based on readings and role-playing activities. This course is taught in French.

(3 contact hours)

FREN 2002 Intermediate French II: Culture and Civilization 3 Credits

Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or permission of instructor.

This intermediate level course introduces students to the culture and civilization of the Francophone world through readings from various sources, films and documentaries, class discussions, reports and oral presentations. This course is taught in French.

(3 contact hours)