French Language Courses
French 101: Beginning French I
Conversational French, starting at the very beginning. Pronunciation, French grammar, and vocabulary development, with emphasis on speaking and culture, particularly music.
French 102: Beginning French I
Students continue to develop speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. Topics include college life, study abroad, and the regions of France. As in French 101 and 103, students make use of textbooks, classroom activities, CDs, websites, and both independent work and structured activities in the Humanities Lab.
French 103: Beginning French III. Students continue to advance their French skills through active participation in a variety of activities. Topics include restaurants, the world of work, travel, and a group project on the Francophone world. Diane Crowder syllabus. Visit our 103 website
French 205: Intermediate French. Special emphasis on conversation skills and communication strategies. Integration of grammar and vocabulary into discourse. Advanced grammar review. Contemporary and literary materials for reading practice. Diane Crowder syllabus
French 206: Intermediate French in Montréal The same as 205, but in Montréal. The course includes daily class and assignments, tours, trips, museums, plays, and one weekend in historic Québec City, as well as informal activities designed to acquaint students with the unique culture of Québec. Students stay with a French-speaking family in Montréal. French 206 is open to anyone who has completed French 103 or equivalent. (French 302 is for students who have completed 205, and counts towards the French major and minor.) Costs are estimated at $1300 or less, including transportation, housing, cultural activities, and tours. For further information see Devan Baty.
