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FREN

7 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 1100Beginning French5

This course is an introduction to the French language. Students develop basic competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through the study of the products and practices of Francophone culture, students develop cultural sensitivity and insight. The entire present tense and passé composé are covered. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
cr
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.normandale.edu
FREN 1101Introduction to Interpreting and

Translation (2 cr) Introduction to Interpreting and Translation introduces students to the career competencies, ethics and major theories related to the fields of interpreting and translation. Through readings by experts in the field, case studies, and professional profiles, students will learn about the fields of interpreting and translation and exercise key skills required to work in these professions. Taught in English. Crosslisted as: CHIN 1101, INDS 1101, GERM 1101, JAPN 1101, SPAN 1101. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject
FREN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.normandale.edu
FREN 1111French Culture and Civilization3

Students explore the culture and civilization of France and the Francophone world. Through an investigation of the social, political, and artistic aspects of the target culture, students develop greater insight into the global implications of cultural practices. By comparing and

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
cr
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.normandale.edu
FREN 1200Beginning French5

Students continue to examine critical differences between French and English while furthering competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the French-speaking world and identify the values that underlie them. This fosters the development of cultural sensitivity and contributes to broader global awareness. The imperfect, future, and conditional tenses are covered. This course is intended for students who have successfully completed FREN 1100 or the equivalent. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
cr
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.normandale.edu
FREN 1900Topics / Study Abroad
Subject
FREN
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.normandale.edu
FREN 2100Intermediate French5

Students review and extend their competency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students analyze cultural products and practices of the French-speaking world and identify the values that underlie them. Students investigate the art, music, history, literature, and lived experience of French-speaking peoples. This builds intercultural competency and increases global awareness. Major grammatical focus includes the entire present tense, passé composé, and the imperfect. This course is intended for students who have successfully completed FREN 1200 or the equivalent.. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
cr
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.normandale.edu
FREN 2200Intermediate French5

General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 credits *See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses

Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
cr
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.normandale.edu

Source: Normandale Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61