French Courses

Systematic training in speaking, reading and writing the French language. Laboratory work is required. For students with little or no previous knowledge of French.

Continuation of FRE 121

Continuation of principles established during the first year: review of grammar, reading, and conversation. Emphasis on conversational activities and original compositions. Laboratory work is required.

Continuation of FRE 221.

Reading, analysis and discussion of works of representative Francophone writers from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Readings and discussions are primarily in French with a strong emphasis on the analysis of short stories, plays, poems, modern era and excerpts of novels.

Reading, analysis and discussion of French civilization and culture of major periods from prehistoric times to the present. Readings and discussions primarily in French. This course may be taken in lieu of FRE 222 to complete the modern language requirement for the A.A.

An advanced course providing intensive training in speaking and writing colloquial French. Includes oral and written reports and discussions.

Continuation of FRE 231.