FRENCH

FRCH 101: Elementary French Communication I (4 cr.)

This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge or very limited knowledge of the French language. Strong emphasis will be placed on acquiring conversational and comprehension skills, using practical and interesting situational materials that will stress both language and culture. Grammatical patterns and syntax will be introduced with the aim that students read and write what they have learned to say and understand.

NOTE: This course is not open to native French speakers or to students with more than two years of French in high school, except by instructor approval.

FRCH 101 is offered in the FALL and SPRING semesters.

FRCH 102: Elementary French Communication II (4 cr.)

Students will build upon skills acquired in the first semester course and will be able to express themselves in a variety of more complex situations in French. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in FRCH 101 or instructor approval)

FRCH 102 is offered in the FALL and SPRING semesters.

FRCH 203: Intermediate French Communication I (3 cr.)

Students will improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, demonstrating the ability to report on various aspects of life/culture in French-speaking countries, using more complex language patterns. (Prerequisite: A grade if "C" or higher in FRCH 102 or permission of instructor)

FRCH 203 is offered in the FALL semester.

FRCH 204: Intermediate French Communication II (3 cr.)

Students will demonstrate the ability to speak, read and write Italian. Also, students will discuss and evaluate Italian culture, customs and current events. They will be able to use Italian with native speakers of the language. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher in ITAL 203 or permission of instructor)

FRCH 204 is offered in the SPRING semester.

FRCH 206: French Conversation and Composition I (3 cr.)

This course isdesigned for students who have completedfour semesters or more of college Frenchand/or already possess the ability to interact with native speakers and read and write the language. Emphasis will be on improving conversational skills; discussions will bring increasingly complex grammar and vocabulary into active use. (Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in FRCH 204 or permission of instructor)

FRCH 206 is offered in the FALL semester when enrollment warrants.

FRCH 207: French Conversation and Composition II (3 cr.)

FRCH 207 is offered in the SPRING semester when enrollment warrants.