Students whose last French course was NOT at U of M Ann Arbor must take the placement test. It presents a comprehensive grammar review, study of finer points of French structure, and the reading of journalistic prose, short stories, and plays. Both courses include the use of French movies and video TV excerpts. The proficiency gained by the end of French 232 should enable students to express themselves in French on topics of interest, to understand conversations on such topics. Classes meet four times per week in sections of 20-25 students.
Homework consists of grammar study, written exercises, and laboratory work.
There are comprehensive coursewide tests as well as the midterm and final examinations. Second-Year French, Continued. No credit granted to those who have completed 112 or 230. See French 231. Special Elementary Reading Courses French 111 and 112 are designed for juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in gaining a reading knowledge of the language.