FREN 101

Conversational French, Elementary

This is a first semester introduction to the French language. It is de- signed for beginning students with little or no previous exposure to the language. It is characterized by an emerging ability to understand and produce appropriate responses in high-frequency situations utilizing learned materials. Speaking and writing will be comprehensible to a sympathetic listener. Verbal and written expression is limited to short, culturally appropriate communication. Students will acquire a knowl- edge of the geography, culture, and people of regions where French is spoken and of French-speakers’ contributions to North American and world cultures.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC