Course

French 1

Description: Develops basic skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Emphasis on acquisition of vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of native spoken and written French at the beginning level. Includes discussion of French culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • UC, CSU

French 2

Description: Further development of basic skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. A continued emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary, structures, and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written French at the beginning level. Includes an expanded discussion of French culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: FRE-1 or qualifying placement levels on the French assessment test or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

French 3

Description: Development of intermediate skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. A continued emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary, structures and grammatical patterns necessary for comprehension of standard spoken and written French at the intermediate level. Includes an expanded discussion of French culture and daily life. 90 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 5.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: FRE-2 or qualifying placement levels on the French assessment test or the equivalent.
  • UC, CSU

Intermediate Conversation

Description: Intermediate-level vocabulary building and improvement of speaking proficiency in the context of French culture, daily life, and topics of current interest. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: FRE-2 or FRE-3
  • UC, CSU

Culture and Civilization

Description: Introduction to France's cultural norms, values, social development, and organization as revealed through its complex and unique history. Class conducted in English. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • UC, CSU