FRN

Subject

FRN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 Free Elective Credits FRN 2200 is a fast-paced beginner course that emphasizes real-world applications of the French language. Through a variety of authentic materials and in-class activities, students develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students will explore aspects of French society, such as the fashion industry, the stock exchange, and the country’s beloved soccer culture. A project-based class, students will develop business skills in French related to networking, interviewing, marketing, and trading through creating a portfolio that will grow in sequential semesters. No previous experience with French is needed. This course is not open to native speakers of French. Credits 4

Subject

FRN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

None

4 Free Elective Credits ** FRN 2200 is equivalent to FRN 2600. Students who took FRN 2200 cannot register for FRN 2610** FRN 2200 is a fast-paced beginner course that emphasizes real-world applications of the French language. Through a variety of authentic materials and in-class activities, students develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students will explore aspects of French society, such as the fashion industry, the stock exchange, and the country’s beloved soccer culture. A project-based class, students will develop business skills in French related to networking, interviewing, marketing, and trading through creating a portfolio that will grow in sequential semesters. No previous experience with French is needed. This course is not open to native speakers of French. Credits 4 207

Subject

FRN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

None

Subject

FRN

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits

Subject

FRN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

(Formerly Social Justice in France) 4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits This course is designed as a conversation class, with a strong cultural component. The major course materials are contemporary French & Francophone language films and short readings. Through the lens of ethical questions and concerns that surface in these films, students will study issues relevant to the history, culture, and politics of the French-Speaking World. Films and readings serve as the basis for debate, discussion, and written analysis. This course aims to ease the path towards greater fluency through improvements in accuracy and more spontaneous communication. Open to students with an Intermediate level of French, or higher. demonstrated through a placement test. Placement test: https://www.babson.edu/academics/ academic-divisions/arts-and-humanities/languages-and- global-cultures/language-placement-test/ Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

FRN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FRN4620, or equivalent proficiency as

4 Advanced Liberal Arts Credits FRN 4620 is an intermediate language and culture course aimed at improving students’ comprehension and expression in French. We will continue to reinforce language skills acquired at the beginning levels (French I and II) and work towards building fluency in the language. Students will learn about topics such as immigration, the French school system, the auto industry, and globalization through short texts, films, debates, presentations, and news articles from contemporary French and Francophone sources. A project-based class, students will develop business skills in French related to negotiating, persuading, advising, and forecasting. proficiency as demonstrated through a placement test or by instructor's permission. Not open to fluent speakers of French. Credits 4

Subject

FRN

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

FRN2200 and/or FRN4610 or equivalent