5 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 1101Beginning French I5
Introduces basic language skills and develops listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills to become proficient at the appropriate level. Introduces French culture to develop cultural understanding and sensitivity. Major Content Areas Listening: Understanding simple dialogs and classroom instructions. Participating in small group exchanges. Speaking: Talking about oneself, interests, family, studies, and daily activities. Reading: Understanding the content of basic written materials, such as ads, menus, schedules, and cultural information. Writing: Short compositions, dialogs, post cards, short letters. Culture: Acquiring cultural information for the purpose of understanding and (early French history). Learning Outcomes Identify similarities and differences between the target cultures and the student’s own culture with topics such as family, French around the world, greetings and university systems. Identify and describe contributions from the target cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance, and literature. Carry on a short conversation about personal interests including what one is doing and is going to do. Ask and answer simple questions using practical patterns. State personal preferences and feelings. Express agreement and disagreement using memorized expressions. Read and respond to level-appropriate materials on familiar topics. Identify the main idea of selected authentic materials. Demonstrate understanding of written and spoken language that has strong visual support. Write short guided compositions on familiar topics in the present time frame. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 08 - Global Perspective
Introduces students to French Culture and Civilization from the ancient Gauls to the present day. Presents landmark events and famous people. Shows paramount achievements in art, architecture, film, literature, music, and philosophy. Acquaints students with French cuisine and some common French expressions. Taught in English. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 08 - Global Perspective 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
Reviews and Strengthens the four communication skills with special emphasis on communicating ideas in conversation and in writing. Cultural and literary materials will expand students’ knowledge of the arts, literature, and history of French speaking peoples. Discussion of current events, oral and written reports, role play, and films. Pre-Requisites FREN 1102 Major Content Areas Vocabulary development Review and expansion of structural concepts Culture (history, literature, art, geography, customs) Learning Outcomes Carry on a short conversation about personal interests including what one is doing and is going to do. Ask and answer simple questions using practical patterns. State personal preferences and feelings. Express agreement and disagreement using memorized expressions. Read and respond to level-appropriate materials on familiar topics. Identify the main idea of selected authentic materials. Demonstrate understanding of written and spoken language that has strong visual support. Write short guided compositions on familiar topics in the present time frame. Identify similarities and differences between the target cultures and the student’s own culture with topics such as family, French around the world, greetings and university systems. Identify and describe contributions from the target cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance, and literature. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts 08 - Global Perspective
Follows French 2201. Renews emphasis on communicating ideas in conversation and in writing. Study of historical and contemporary issues facing the French speaker. Cultural and literary materials will deepen the students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the customs, art, history, culture and literature of the French speaking peoples and create an awareness of cultural, social, and linguistic differences. Pre-Requisites FREN 2201 Major Content Areas Vocabulary development. Review and expansion of structural concepts. Culture (history, literature, art, geography, customs) . Learning Outcomes Identify similarities and differences between the target cultures and the student’s own culture with topics such as family, French around the world, greetings and university systems. Identify and describe contributions from the target cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance, and literature. Discuss and analyze contributions of cultures such as selections from various literary genres and fine arts. Carry on a short conversation about personal interests including what one is doing and is going to do. Ask and answer simple questions using practical patterns. State personal preferences and feelings. Express agreement and disagreement using memorized expressions. Read and respond to level-appropriate materials on familiar topics. Identify the main idea of selected authentic materials. Demonstrate understanding of written and spoken language that has strong visual support. Write short guided compositions on familiar topics in the present time frame. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 08 - Global Perspective 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
