Course Offerings : French

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Open to students of any ESL/English level Placement in English 104 or higher Placement in English 108 or higher Placement in English 112 or equivalent Completion of English 112 or equivalent

Note: Speakers of French with native-like fluency will not receive credit for
courses except with advance approval from the instructor and department.

Note: Each four-unit language course is comparable to one year of a high school
language course in the same language.

French 100 – Elementary French I (4) ***
Basic course to develop comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. Essential structure of the French language and practical vocabulary. Laboratory work is required weekly.
(CAN FREN 2); UC/IND/CSU area C2

French 101 – Elementary French II (4) Prerequisite: French 100 with a grade of
C or better or the equivalent and the proficiency exam. Continues the study of
basic grammar, structures, idioms, and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on
speaking and reading skills. Laboratory work is required weekly. (CAN FREN 4);
UC/IND/CSU area C2; IGETC area 6

French 200 – Intermediate French I (4) Prerequisite: French 101 with a grade of
C or better or the equivalent and the proficiency exam. Continues the study of
French grammar with readings in French for continued growth in vocabulary,
speaking, and writing skills. Course includes composition work and selected
readings on the geography, customs, and culture of France in order to stimulate
intercultural awareness. (CAN FREN 8); UC/IND/CSU area C2

French 201 – Intermediate French II (4)
Prerequisite: French 200 with a grade of C or better or the equivalent and the proficiency exam. Course includes the study of a wide variety of readings with occasional grammar review as preparation for more advanced work in literature. A continuation of the study of French civilization and culture as a vehicle for intercultural comparison and contrast forms an integral part of the coursework. (CAN FREN 10); UC/IND/CSU area C2

** French 290 – Selected Topics (1-3).
** French 291 – Internship (1-4).
** French 295 – Independent Study (1-3).
** French 296 – Field Practicum (1-4).