| Students with any high school credit in French must take
the placement test before registering for their first SEU
French language course. |
FREN 1310 Introduction to the Culture of France
3 hours |
| Taught in English. Introduction to the contemporary culture
of France and the historical development of cultural norms,
customs, popular and fine arts of the French people. Topics
addressed include geography of France and Europe, contemporary
values religious, social and political structure. Examples
of French literature in translation, music, film, video
and other media will supplement traditional textbooks as
source material for assignments and class discussion. |
FREN 1311 French I (Introductory Level)
3 hours |
| A beginning course stressing comprehension, speaking,
reading and writing and acquisition of basic vocabulary. Extensive listening outside of class is an integral part of the course. The only students who can register for this class are those that were placed at this level. Students must take the placement test unless they have never had French before. Fall. |
FREN 1312 French II (Introductory Level)
3 hours |
| A continuation of development of fundamental skills stressed
in French 1, and further development of vocabulary and grammatical
structures needed for basic competence. Extensive listening outside of class is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: FREN
1311 or placement test. Spring. |
FREN 2311 French III (Intermediate Level)
3 hours |
| The semester course begins with a short review of basic grammatical patterns taught at the introductory level. Continued development of vocabulary, listening comprehension,
speaking, reading and writing skills. Reading and writing assignments reinforce students’ command of more complex grammatical structures and provide topics for oral discussion. Extensive listening outside of class is an integral part of this course. Prerequisite: FREN
1312 or placement test. Fall. |
FREN 2312 French IV (Intermediate Level)
3 hours |
| Reading and writing assignments stress development of
vocabulary and increased flexibility in expression. Oral
communication skills receive extensive practice in discussion
of reading assignments on a variety of topics in French
culture, contemporary life. Prerequisite: FREN 2311 or
placement test. |
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