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French
General Information
For Information: Jim Reed
Phone: 623.845.3631
Course Descriptions
Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally
French (FRE)
FRE101
Elementary French I / 4 credits 4 periods
Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the French language. Includes the study of French culture, practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,O,Su1)
FRE102
Elementary French II / 4 credits 4 periods
Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the French language along with the study of French culture. Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: FRE101 or equivalent. (F,S,D,E,O,Su2)
FRE115
Beginning French
Conversation I / 3 credits 3 periods
Conversational French. Basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary necessary to develop speaking ability in French. Designed for students seeking speaking and listening abilities with little emphasis on grammar. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,O)
FRE116
Beginning French
Conversation II / 3 credits 3 periods
Continued development of speaking and listening skills for effective communication in French. Prerequisites: FRE115 or equivalent. (S,D,E,O)
FRE201
Intermediate French I / 4 credits 4 periods
Review of essential grammar of the French language and study of French culture. Continued practice and development of reading, writing, and speaking skills. Prerequisites: FRE102 with a grade of "C" or better, two years of high school French with an average of "C" or better, or departmental approval. (F,D,O,S)
FRE202
Intermediate French II / 4 credits 4 periods
Review of grammar, continued development of French language skills, and continued study of the French culture. Prerequisites: FRE201 with a grade of "C" or better or three years of high school French with an average of "C" or better. (S,D)
FRE215
French Civilization to 1800 / 3 credits 3 periods
A survey of those major cultural and historical forces which have shaped France from its origin through the Revolution of 1789. Prerequisites: Two years of high school French, FRE102, or departmental approval. (F,D,O)
FRE216
French Civilization
1800 to Present / 3 credits 3 periods
Continuation of survey of those major cultural and historical forces which have shaped France, proceeding from 1800 through the fifth French Republic to the present time. Prerequisites: FRE102, two years of high school French, or departmental approval. (S,D,O)
FRE225
Intermediate French Conversation I / 3 credits 3 periods
Continued development of skills in conversational French for business or travel. Prerequisites: FRE116 or departmental approval. (F,D,E)
FRE226
Intermediate French Conversation II / 3 credits 3 periods
Development of intermediate level skills in conversational French for business and travel. Prerequisites: FRE225 or departmental approval. (S,D,E)
FRE298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor. (O)
