(fre) French Courses

Note: Students who have taken two or more years of a foreign language, and have done so in the last two years, should begin that language at the 200 level or switch to a new language. If there is doubt, placement will be determined by testing or consultation with the academic division.


General Education course Humanities
(3 credits)  FRE 101 - Beginning French I
For students with little or no prior knowledge of French. Spoken communication in French is the goal and means of instruction. Reading and writing are assigned out of class to facilitate effective listening and speaking practice in class. Basic grammar and culture are introduced. 3 lecture hours

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General Education course Humanities
(3 credits)  FRE 102 - Beginning French II
For students who either completed FRE 101 or have otherwise gained elementary prior knowledge of French. Spoken communication in French is the goal and means of instruction. Reading and writing are assigned out of class to facilitate effective listening and speaking practice in class. Basic grammar and culture are introduced. 3 lecture hours

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General Education course Humanities
(3 credits)  FRE 201 - Intermediate French I
For students who either completed FRE 102 or have otherwise acquired prior reading and speaking abilities in French at a high-novice level. Vocabulary and grammar applied to discussions on Francophone culture, politics, and history. New vocabulary and grammar introduced. French reading, writing, listening, and speaking are the means and goal of instruction. 3 lecture hours

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General Education course Humanities
(3 credits)  FRE 202 - Intermediate French II
Continuation of FRE 201; not strictly sequenced. For students who either completed FRE 102 or have otherwise acquired reading and speaking abilities in French at a high-novice level. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are the means and goal of instruction. Vocabulary and grammar practiced on topics of culture, politics, and history. 3 lecture hours

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