French (FREN)
FREN-120
French I 5 UNITS
5.0 hours lecture
An introductory course to the French language and the cultures of its speakers. This course is designed for students with very little or no knowledge of French. It facilitates the practical application of the language in everyday oral and written communication at the beginning level. Since the focus will be on basic communication skills, the class will be conducted in French as much as possible. Students will learn structures that will enable them to function in French in everyday contexts while becoming familiar with the French speaking world. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)
FREN-121
French II 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in FREN 120 or two years of high school French or equivalent.
5.0 hours lecture
French 121 is the continuation of French 120. The course will continue to develop oral and written skills based on practical everyday needs. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
FREN-152
The French-Speaking World: A Cross- -Cultural Perspective 3 UNITS
3.0 hours lecture
Major characteristics of the French-speaking world as reflected in its culture, civilization, and literature. The course will compare French-speaking European countries (such as France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg) to French-speaking countries of Northern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Canada and the Caribbean. The class is conducted in English. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B)
FREN-196
Community Service Learning Experience 1 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in FREN 120 or equivalent.
Community Service Learning Experience (CSLE) is a community outreach program, which promotes the national agenda of volunteer engagement. The purpose of this course is to provide the student an opportunity to practice and use the French language in a community based site and to explore different career options. (CSU) 5 hours work experience per week, 60 volunteer hours or 75 paid hours.
FREN-220
French III 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in FREN 121 or three years of high school French or equivalent.
5.0 hours lecture
French 220 is the continuation of French 121. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in order to acquire proficiency in French. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
FREN-221
French IV 5 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in FREN 220 or four years of high school French or equivalent.
5.0 hours lecture
French 221 is the continuation of French 220. The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in order to improve proficiency in French. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B,6A)
FREN-250
Conversational French I 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in FREN 121 or three years of high school French or equivalent.
3.0 hours lecture
The course will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills with emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)
FREN-251
Conversational French II 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in FREN 250 or four years of high school French or equivalent.
3.0 hours lecture
The course will continue to develop at a higher level oral, listening, reading and writing skills with emphasis on oral proficiency. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2, IGETC-6A)