St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog

FRENCH

Communications Department 810-989-5578

FR 101 Introductory French I. The essentials of the French language and culture are introduced in this course. Students begin to achieve basic facility in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing the language as well as acquiring insight into French life and customs. Audio facilities are employed to enhance the students' speaking and comprehension skills.

Prerequisite: None

4 credits = 4 lecture

FR 102 Introductory French II. The course completes the introductory level of the French language. The student is expected to have acquired basic speaking and comprehension skills, knowledge of grammar of the language, as well as the ability to read and write simple prose and to express ideas in writing. Continued use is made of the audio facility. The course is open to students who have completed one semester of the language in college or one year in high school.

Prerequisite: FR 101

4 credits = 4 lecture

FR 203 Intermediate French I. A systematic review of the principles of French grammar is undertaken. Selections are read from representative French writers. Vocabulary enrichment and further practice in speaking, understanding and writing are provided. The course is open to students who have completed one year of college French or two years of high school French.

Prerequisite: FR 102

4 credits = 4 lecture

FR 204 Intermediate French II. More extensive reading of representative French writers is undertaken along with continued development and review of the communications skills. The course is open to students who have had three semesters of college French or three years of high school French.

Prerequisite: FR 203

4 credits = 4 lecture

FR 257 Selected Topics in French. This course is an intensive study of one or more specialized interests in literature, language, and/or culture. Topics will be selected by the discipline. Those students planning to transfer and use this course as an elective for a French major or minor will be expected to do their coursework in French. Depending on the course, the instructor may also give alternative assignments in English to students interested in French culture and literature who are taking the course for electives in the humanities.

Prerequisite: FR 101 and 102, or permission of instructor

1-3 credits = 1-3 lecture