French I ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is designed for students who have no previous French instruction. The course focuses on enabling students to communicate effectively in elementary French, and introduces students to the cultures of the Francophone world. All language skills will be practiced: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be exposed to authentic French material from films, songs and websites. Students should be available for oral practices at least twice a week. Synchronous practices will take place between 7:30-9:00 pm (ET), unless advised otherwise. Special accommodations will be made for army students. This is the first course in a sequence French I and French II. This course was previously CUL 221324 French 1.