12 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 1000French for Beginners I3
Credit(s) Offered: every semester In this course, students begin to acquire the essential French that will allow them to function in the language in a variety of social and cultural contexts. By the end of the semester, students will be able to talk in French about themselves, their families, friends, studies, careers, and daily life in the present tense. Students will also be introduced to French and francophone cultures. Students engage in group activities to maximize their use of French.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Spring In French 1100, students continue to acquire the essential French that will allow them to function in the language in a variety of social and cultural contexts. Students will learn the vocabulary and the structure they need to talk about: themselves, travel, family, hobbies, their city, and what they have to do. They also expand their knowledge of French grammar, moving from the present to the past tense.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Fall This course serves as a continuation of FREN 1100 and continues practice in grammar and conversation skills, and includes writing exercises as well as reading on life customs and culture of France and French-speaking nations.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Fall The course introduces students to French culture and its history, laying special emphasis on the politics and the arts. It examines the political, economic, and intellectual forces that have shaped French culture. It explores a plethora of themes covering contemporary life in France, including its regional and culinary variety. Cross-listed with IDIS 2300
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
FREN 2400Methods for Teaching French in the Elementary School3
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years The course provides techniques and materials for use in teaching French at an elementary school level. The course is required for foreign language specialization.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
A minimum of 12 semester hours of French or its equivalent and the instructor’s permission is required to enroll.
FREN 3000French Civilization3
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years The course covers the history, geography, fine arts and literature of the French people from the earliest times through today. Course work includes extensive readings in French.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years This course will present a cultural, historical and sociological study of France as mirrored in selected works of French writers and thinkers. The time period is from the medieval ages through and including the 20th century.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years This course is recommended for students who desire greater fluency in speech and writing as well as for students taking civilization and literature courses.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) The Independent Study is open to students in the language with the permission of the supervising instructor and the department chair. Meeting times and credit are arranged upon approval.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
