French (FR) Courses

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Languages

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FR 101 Elementary French I (4) Conversation, laboratory drill, grammar, reading, using film strips, interactive software, slides and tapes. (Attributes: DH, GH, GL)

FR 102 Elementary French II (4) Conversation, laboratory drill, grammar, reading, using film strips, interactive software, slides and tapes. Pre: FR 101 or equivalent. (Attributes: DH, GH, GL)

FR 201 Intermediate French I (4) Reading, conversation, laboratory drill, composition, using film strips, interactive software, slides and tapes. Pre: FR 102 or equivalent.

FR 202 Intermediate French II (4) Reading, conversation, laboratory drill, composition, using film strips, interactive software, slides and tapes. Pre: FR 201 or equivalent.

FR 312 Adv Conver & Composition (3) Major emphasis on strengthening oral and written language skills through reading and discussion of current French-language periodicals, writing informal essays, grammar review, and laboratory drills. Video tapes, movies, interactive software, and film strips also will be used. Pre: FR 311 or equivalent.


FR x94 Special Topics in Subject Matter (Arr.) Special topics chosen by the instructor. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied. Additional requirements may apply depending on subject and topic.

FR x99 Directed Studies (Arr.) Statement of planned reading or research required. Pre: instructor’s consent.