Course Descriptions
FRNC-1A Elementary French
(4 units lecture) CR/NC option CSU and UC The student will
acquire French language skills which emphasize oral and
written competency and communication skills at a basic
level. Current French is learned in a fashion designed to
introduce approximately one new concept a day which is then
practiced in class, in the Learning Assistance Center and in
written homework assignments designed to reinforce what
was taught in the classroom. Frequent dictations test aural
comprehension. A basic acquaintance with French customs
will be made. (CAN FREN2)
FRNC-1B Elementary French
(4 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC Continuation of
FRNC-1A, with continued emphasis on spoken and written
French. Prerequisite: FRNC-1A (CAN FREN4)
FRNC-2A Intermediate French
(4 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC A study in
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French at
the intermediate level with emphasis on spoken French and
increasing attention to reading and writing. It includes a
grammar review and vocabulary expansion exercises and
appreciation of the diverse French cultures. Prerequisite: FRNC-1B (CAN FREN8)
FRNC-2B Intermediate French
(4 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC A continuation of
FRNC-2A. It includes understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing French at the intermediate level with emphasis
on spoken French and increasing attention to reading and
writing. It expands appreciation and knowledge of the diverse
French cultures. Course emphasis is on culturally authentic
reading and writing, along with continued development in
listening/speaking competencies. Prerequisite: FRNC-2A (CAN FREN10)
FRNC-8A Elementary Conversational French
(3 units lecture) CR/NC option CSU A study designed to
develop and increase the students’ oral conversational skills.
Emphasis will be on deepening listening comprehension and
internalization of the language. Students will be able to handle
and respond to the practical aspects of life while focusing
on the French cultural awareness. The course will reinforce
intuition and spontaneity to facilitate the speaking abilities
while expanding vocabulary and grammar skills. Prerequisite:
FRNC-1A Recommended FRNC-1B
FRNC-11A Beginning Conversational French
(3 units lecture) CR/NC option CSU A beginning study
in conversational French with special emphasis on
pronunciation, conversational skills, and vocabulary studying.
The concepts and vocabulary presented are designed to be
useful to travelers in French-speaking countries.
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