4 courses with the subject FREN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FREN 111French Language — Beginning I4
This beginning French language course is designed for students with little or no prior experience but a desire to learn. The course will introduce students to the basic structures of French language, its focus being the development of basic communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar necessary for becoming proficient in everyday situations. Taking full advantage of the student abroad location and context, the course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing French language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning at the Novice Low and Novice Mid levels. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
Using a communicative approach, this course builds upon previously acquired skills and knowledge of French vocabulary, grammar structures, and culture from a first semester university French language course. Students G will learn to describe familiar present, future, and past activities and to exchange information about daily routines, experiences, and interests. This course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context, French language and culture are brought to life through co-curricular activities in and around the city. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning to attain mid to high Novice level. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
This course is designed for students who have completed one year of university French language instruction and possess a basic knowledge of the language. Through a communicative and interactive approach, students will build on their knowledge of French vocabulary, gramma, and culture. Emphasis will be placed on the continued development of all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will engage in meaningful communication tasks to develop their ability to communicate in French about self, others, and everyday life using the appropriate language functions and cultural norms. Taking full advantage of the study abroad location and context, the course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing French language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning at Novice High to Intermediate Low level Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
This Intermediate II French course is designed for students who have already developed an intermediate level of proficiency in the language equivalent to three semesters of university French language instruction. Focusing on higher-level fluency and accuracy in 206 Course Descriptions communication, the course guides students to initiate and sustain conversations in French on topics that transcend the “here and now” in familiar as well as new contexts. The French language instruction of this course will take full advantage of the study abroad location and context. The course is paired with co-curricular activities in and around the city, bringing French language and culture to life. This course is aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards for language learning beginning at Intermediate Low level and ending at Intermediate Mid level of higher. Offered in the First Year Abroad Program.
