Programs of Study

French Courses & Descriptions

FREN1001 French for Travelers

Participants will learn French vocabulary and sentence structure necessary to enhance the experience of traveling in France. In addition to language instruction, there will be information on the different customs and habits travelers will encounter in France. Emphasis will be on oral French and reading for such things as asking directions, greeting people, shopping, and eating out. (2Cr -2 lect, 0 lab)

FREN2110 Intermediate French I

French 2110 will provide a better knowledge of the French language and culture building on the skills acquired in French 1101 & 1102. Students will further develop skills in the areas of listening, reading, speaking, writing and grammar in French. These skills will be learned in the context of French culture. Prereq: FREN 1102 or Equivalent. (4CR - 4 lect, 0 lab, 0 other) MnTC: Goal 8/GP

FREN2112 Intermediate French II

French 2112 will provide a better knowledge of the French language and culture building on the skills acquired in French 2110. Students will further develop skills in the areas of listening, reading, speaking, writing and grammar in French. These skills will be learned in the context of French culture. Prereq FREN 2110 or Equivalent. (4CR - 4 lect, 0 lab, 0 other) MnTC: Goal 8/GP

FREN1101 Elementary French I

This course will provide a basic knowledge of the French language and culture. Students will develop skills in the areas of listening, reading, speaking, writing and grammar in French. These skills will be learned in the context of French culture. MnTC (Goals 8/GP); (4 Cr - 4 lect, 0 lab)

FREN1102 Elementary French II

French 1102 will provide a basic knowledge of the French language and culture as continuation of French 1101. Students will further develop skills in the areas of listening, reading, speaking, writing, and grammar in French in accordance with the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) standards. These skills will be learned in the context of French culture. Prerequisites: FREN 1101 or teacher permission. MnTC (Goals 8/GP); (4 Cr - 4 lect, 0 lab)