All French courses are offered for full credit. Initial placement is by examination and departmental approval. 412 French 1 French 1 is an introductory course for students who have had little or no French. Basic grammatical structures, vocabulary, verb forms, and idiomatic expressions are introduced. Emphasis is placed on developing basic communications skills in spoken and written French.
French culture is introduced through appropriate readings, projects, and class presentations.
422 French 2 French 2 continues to focus on communication skills through the study of grammar, continued vocabulary acquisition, expanded conversation, and controlled and original composition. Speaking and listening skills are practiced and the students continue to study French culture through readings, video, and teacher presentation. This course continues to focus on communication skills through the study of grammar, continued vocabulary acquisition, expanded conversation, and controlled and original composition. Students are expected to develop their listening and reading skills and to continue the study of French culture. This course is open to students who have demonstrated a certain proficiency in spoken and written French and have been recommended by the teacher.