18 hours of a language may also be used as an area of concentration for elementary school teachers. Up to 8 credit hours of CLEP or Advanced Placement Examination credit will be accepted toward the 16 hour minor requirement or the 18 and 24 hour teaching endorsements. Students may apply up to 8 hours of CLEP or AP credit toward the 16 hour minor or the teaching endorsement requirements. Students who have successfully completed two years of high school French and who are allowed to waive FRE 101 and 102 based on criteria other than the CLEP or AP tests may complete the 16 hour minor with 11 additional credit hours. An introduction course designed for the student with no knowledge of the French language.
Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, and writing skills.
The student is introduced to French culture and history. The course emphasizes speaking and understanding of conversational French with a continued development of writing and vocabulary skills. Emphases are placed on the development of the spoken language, original composition, and a knowledge of the culture through readings in French and in translation. The course provides a development of oral and written skills in the French language. Consideration is given to correct French usage in business affairs.