Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus · Courses
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.
None Restriction: None Dual Listed: N/A Description: For students with little or no background in the study of French. (Students who have studied the language or have a background in French should complete a placement test.) Develops basic ability to communicate effectively in French in everyday situations by asking questions and giving common information about oneself and others in the present time frame. Also develops ability to identify main ideas from written and spoken French, and to communicate in simple written forms. Explores cultural elements of the francophone world. Cross-Listed: No
FREN 101 , or qualifying score on the WebCAPE placement test (286-362), or instructor permission
Corequisite
none Restriction: none Description: A continuation of FREN 101. Further develops the basic ability to communicate effectively in French in everyday situations by asking questions and giving information about oneself and others in present and past time frames. Expands the ability to identify main ideas from written and spoken French, and to communicate in writing. Explores cultural elements of the francophone world. Cross-Listed: No
FREN 102 , or qualifying score on the WebCAPE placement test (score above 362), or instructor permission
Corequisite
none Restriction: none Description: A continuation of FREN 102. Further develops the ability to communicate effectively in French in everyday situations by asking questions, giving information, describing and narrating in all time frames, as well as expressing observations and preferences. Further expands the ability to identify main ideas from written and spoken French, and to communicate in writing. Continues to explore cultural elements of the francophone world. Cross-Listed: No
FREN 201 , or qualifying score on the WebCAPE placement test (score above 402), or instructor permission Description: Intensive work on oral communication skills with specific emphasis on spontaneous interpersonal speaking, discourse strategies, vocabulary building, and pronunciations. Required for all minors and for the French Certificate. Liberal Studies electives credit given for course. Taught in French. Students may not register for, or take a D/F repeat in, FRNC 220 when credit has already been received for a higher-numbered FRNC course.
FREN 230Intermediate French Composition and Grammar3
None Restriction: None Description: Produces written communication in French across multiple practical contexts, from informal correspondence to academic essays. Applies intermediate-level grammatical structures to create cohesive and meaningful texts for diverse audiences. Analyzes francophone writing conventions to develop clear and culturally appropriate written expression.
FREN 281Culture and Language in the Francophone World1
None Restriction: None Description: Focuses on understanding how language shapes cultural products, practices, and perspectives within French-speaking communities around the world. Explores contemporary customs, conventions, attitudes, and national identity in several Francophone countries. Engages in analysis and interpretation to enhance critical thinking skills. Taught in English.
