This course is a continuation of French 11A, although French 11A is not a prerequisite. Tapes and programs providing French language and pronunciation drill are also available. The course provides an excellent supplement to French language classes and is usually taken in conjunction with French 1B. Like French 11A, it may be taken independently by students not studying French who are interested in travel or in expanding their knowledge of the cultures and customs of French-speaking countries. May be repeated once for credit. California State University Designed for those desiring a basic, practical conversational approach to learning a language.
Emphasis is on conversation and vocabulary-building with a minimum of grammar.
A variety of classroom activities will permit the student to actively use the language while studying it. A variety of audiovisual aids will be used in the presentation of this course. This course is a continuation of French 50A. Students will increase their vocabulary and knowledge of basic grammatical structures while emphasizing conversation. The culture of France and other French-speaking countries will be presented through newspaper and magazine articles as well as a variety of audiovisual materials.