FREN - French

Course Descriptions

FREN 1070 Intensive Introduction to French: Level I (1-3)

A beginning-level course offered in a variety of formats. Teaches listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The goal is to develop basic linguistic structures and vocabularies for specific needs: e.g., travel, business, medicine, law enforcement. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair. GCP Coding: (GLBL) (INTC).

FREN 1080 Intensive Introduction to French: Level II (1-3)

A continuation of FREN 1070. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair. Prerequisite: FREN 1070 or equivalent.

FREN 1090 Introduction to French  (1-4)

Immerse yourself in the French language and related cultures with this beginner-friendly course.  Discover how French vocabulary reflects centuries of influence from other languages, like English.  Learn how to structure sentences in French and unlock the mysteries of French pronunciation.  Explore the diverse cultures of Francophone countries and connect them to your own cultural background. Students will develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing and be able to express basic ideas in French by the end of the course. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair. GCP Coding: (GLBL) (INTC).

FREN 1091 Language Lab (1-2)

This course is designed to support your French learning by focusing on real-time speaking and listening practice. Through guided activities and conversational application, students will strengthen their ability to communicate across a variety of scenarios. 

FREN 1100 Basic Communication in French (1-4)

Express yourself in French with growing confidence.  This beginning-level course builds conversational competence through pronunciation practice and interactive activities.  You will also strengthen skills in French writing and listening comprehension. You will be able to apply the language and intercultural skills you acquire to practical contexts—everyday social interactions, travel, and study abroad.  By the end of the course, you will be able to manage simple communication tasks and converse on familiar topics.  May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair.  Prerequisite: FREN 1090 or equivalent.  GCP Coding: (GLBL)(OCOM).

FREN 1101 Language Lab (1-2)

This course is designed to support your French learning by focusing on real-time speaking and listening practice. Through guided activities and conversational application, students will strengthen their ability to communicate across a variety of scenarios. 

FREN 2090  The Francophone World  (1-4)

Take your French language skills beyond the basics towards an intermediate level of proficiency through an exploration of the diverse French-speaking world. This course develops your French skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through interactive discussions and the analysis of culturally relevant materials (articles, videos, songs, graphic novels, and more). Throughout the course, you will use the French language to explore and reflect on diverse cultural practices and perspectives. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify the main ideas in texts on this topic and be able to hold simple conversation with native speakers. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair.  Prerequisite: FREN 1100 or equivalent.

FREN 2091 Language Lab (1-2)

This course is designed to support your French learning by focusing on real-time speaking and listening practice. Through guided activities and conversational application, students will strengthen their ability to communicate across a variety of scenarios. 

FREN 2100 Intermediate French: Level II (1-4)

This is a review of the basic grammatical structures of French, as well as a development of vocabulary and of written and oral fluency. The goal is intermediate mid-level fluency and basic intercultural competence. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the department chair. Prerequisite: FREN 2090 or equivalent.

FREN 2101 Language Lab (1-2)

This course is designed to support your French learning by focusing on real-time speaking and listening practice. Through guided activities and conversational application, students will strengthen their ability to communicate across a variety of scenarios. 

FREN 2170 Intermediate Conversational French (1-6)

Develops vocabulary, linguistic structures, and cultural understanding needed for more successful communication in everyday situations. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 2090 or equivalent.

FREN 2250 La Cuisine Française (1-3)

A basic course on French cooking, taught in French. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 2100 or equivalent.

FREN 3090 Advanced French: Level I (1-3)

Develops advanced-level writing skills and presents different forms of writing through frequent practice. Also provides review of French grammar and introduces some advanced grammatical concepts. May be repeated once for credit if content differs or with permission of the department chair. Prerequisite: FREN 2100 or equivalent.

FREN 3091 Language Lab (1-2)

This course is designed to support your French learning by focusing on real-time speaking and listening practice. Through guided activities and conversational application, students will strengthen their ability to communicate across a variety of scenarios.  Prerequisite: FREN 2100 or equivalent.

FREN 3100 Advanced French: Level II (1-3)

A continuation of FREN 3090. May be repeated once for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 3090 or equivalent.

FREN 3150 French Civilization (1-3)

An exploration of French culture as manifested by sociopolitical structures, contemporary controversies, and artistic expression. Although not a course on French history, themes will be historically contextualized. Films, advertisements, and newspaper articles will supplement the textbook. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 2100 or equivalent.

FREN 3151 Advanced Language Lab (1-2)

This course is designed to support your French learning by focusing on real-time speaking and listening practice. Through guided activities and conversational application, students will strengthen their ability to communicate across a variety of scenarios. 

FREN 3250 Introduction to French Literature (1-3)

This course introduces students to the various literary genres such as poetry, short story, drama, etc. Students will explore a selection of texts in French and learn basic terms and strategies for literary analysis. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 2100 or equivalent.

FREN 4090 Topics in Advanced Language (1-3)

Develops skills in advanced composition, conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. May also focus on the history of the French language or contemporary linguistics. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 3090 or equivalent.

FREN 4170 Advanced Conversational French (1-3)

Designed to give students the opportunity to improve their skills in conversational French through vocabulary development and cultural contextualization. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 2170 or equivalent.

FREN 4250 Topics in Literature (1-3)

This course explores various topics through an in-depth study of literary texts written in French. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisite: FREN 3250 or equivalent.

FREN 4650 Advanced Topics (1-3)

Exploration of an interdisciplinary topic related to French or francophone culture. May be repeated for credit if content differs. Prerequisites: Advanced reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in French and FREN 3090 or FREN 3250 or FREN 3150 or equivalent.