Students who desire more credits may be able to obtain them by taking a heavier course load although this may result in excessive academic commitments. Placement is determined by an examination given on arrival in Paris regardless of courses previously taken. Due to the number of courses available, students should realize some timetable conflicts may be unavoidable. Attendance is mandatory. A cours pratique concentrates on acquisition of vocabulary, grammar, oral comprehension and written and spoken expression.
Instruction is in groups according to ability.
The course is therefore suitable for absolute beginners or for students with some high school French. Language laboratory study is required. Class is held two hours a day, five days a week. Instruction is under the supervision of specialist professors, consisting of a combination of language lab work, drills, grammar, vocabulary, conversation and dictation. The workload is such that students electing it should try not to take other courses for credit.