Projects and Themes in French and Francophone Studies. 1-

Catalog description

Semester course; 1-6 lecture and/or 1-6 field experience/research/workshop hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 1-6 credits. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: FREN 202 , FREN 205 or one of the following: (a) a placement test with a 300-level score, (b) a Virginia Seal of Biliteracy, (c) evidence of ACTFL intermediate low proficiency as determined by a VCU French faculty member. Conducted mostly or entirely in French. Students engage in REAL learning level 3 in one of several ways: study abroad, a community project or a class-to-class project-based learning experience with one or more international partners. Reflection and mentoring are integrated into course requirements. Activities build French proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing whether through study abroad or through interactions with international partners or external community members. Students are encouraged to connect their assignments to their future careers and to go across disciplines as they apply language skills to a real-world setting.