Courses in French Courses in French FRE 1014 . Elementary French I. A beginning course designed for the student having little or no knowledge of French. Emphasis on basic oral and aural skills necessary to participate in simple conversations about one's immediate environment. Development of reading and writing skills needed for basic functioning in a French-speaking situation. In the context of the development of language skills, students are introduced to contemporary culture and customs of the French-speaking world.
Stress is placed on vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation and command of elementary structure.
In addition to three hours of class meetings per week, students are required to attend Foreign Language Laboratory sessions. FRE 1024 . Elementary French II . A continuation of FRE 1014. Continued vocabulary acquisition, development of conversational and comprehension skills.