French Language Instruction

Catalog description

This course will give you systematic approaches to analyzing and translating French text and the tools with which you can expand your understanding. Using texts in history of art, you learn the fundamentals of French grammar, how to use a dictionary and how to decipher the meaning of a text. You will learn how knowing certain grammar points, knowing how sentence structures work, and knowing essential vocabulary will give you the keys to understanding French. With the aim of preserving the essence and integrity of the original text, you will become proficient at understanding, critically analyzing, and accurately translating from French to English. No prior knowledge of French is required. Textbook and texts will be provided by the instructor. French Reading is a two-semester course: French Reading 1 is for those with no prior knowledge of French and is offered in fall. French Reading 2 is for those with basic knowledge of French and is offered in Spring.