French (FRE)
Course Descriptions
FRE 101. Elementary French I (MOTR LANG 101). 4 Credit Hours.
Elementary French I is a beginning course that presents sentence structure and vocabulary needed to communicate in basic French conversations. Students also learn about the culture of France and other French-speaking nations as they practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French.
Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency
FRE 102. Elementary French II (MOTR LANG 102). 4 Credit Hours.
Elementary French II is a continuation of Elementary French I. The course expands vocabulary and grammar, and encourages communication in French using present and past tenses. Students learn about the culture of France and other French-speaking countries as they practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking in French.
Prerequisites: FRE 101 with a minimum grade of "C" or 2 years of high school French and Reading Proficiency
FRE 201. Intermediate French I. 4 Credit Hours.
Intermediate French I is a continuation of Elementary French II, where students will review and build grammar and vocabulary to enhance comprehension and communication. A variety of literary and cultural selections are presented to reinforce the student's understanding of global/intercultural themes.
Prerequisites: FRE 102 with a minimum grade of "C" or three years of high school French and Reading Proficiency
FRE 202. Intermediate French II. 4 Credit Hours.
Intermediate French II is a continuation of FRE 201. A variety of literary and cultural selections are read and discussed in class in French. Emphasis is on using advanced sentence structures to express points of view and ideas.
Prerequisites: FRE 201 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency