French (FR)

FR 101 First Year French I (4 Credits)

The first course of a three-course sequence in French. Emphasizes active communication in French. Develops students' basic skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

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FR 102 First Year French II (4 Credits)

Prerequisites: FR 101.

The second course of a three-course sequence in French. Continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Particular emphasis on short interactions regarding everyday life.

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FR 103 First Year French III (4 Credits)

Prerequisites: FR 102.

The third course of a three-course sequence in French. Continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Prepares students for entry into second-year level at COCC or any other university.

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FR 141 Paris: City of Lights: History, Culture and Politics (3 Credits)

Examines the history of Paris chronologically from the founding of Paris to the present. Explores the political, cultural, and societal changes in 2,000 years of Parisian history. Examines the city from political, social, geographical, and cultural viewpoints. Taught in English.

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FR 199 Selected Topics: French (1-4 Credits)

This course is in development.

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FR 201 Second Year French I (4 Credits)

Recommended preparation: FR 103 or three years of high school French.

Continues the work of First Year French, reviewing, expanding and perfecting pronunciation, structure and vocabulary for the purpose of active oral and written communication. Emphasis on writing and reading skills. Incorporates culture in all aspects of the course; class taught mostly in French. Course should be taken in sequence.

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FR 202 Second Year French II (4 Credits)

Recommended preparation: FR 201 or four years of high school French.

Continues the work of FR201, reviewing, expanding and perfecting pronunciation, structure and vocabulary for the purpose of active oral and written communication. Increasing emphasis on writing and reading skills. Incorporates culture in all aspects of the course; class taught mostly in French. Course should be taken in sequence.

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FR 203 Second Year French III (4 Credits)

Recommended preparation: FR 202, or one year of IB, AP French in high school, or four years of middle/high school French.

Continues the work of French 202, reviewing, expanding and perfecting pronunciation, structure and vocabulary for the purpose of active oral and written communication. Increasing emphasis on writing and reading skills. Incorporates culture, regionalisms, and argot; class taught mostly in French. Course should be taken in sequence.

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FR 211 French Conversation and Culture I (3 Credits)

Recommended preparation: FR 103, or two years of high school French.

Intended for students who wish to maintain and continue mastering fluency in the acquisition of French. Also an excellent option for the non-degree-seeking student.

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FR 298 Independent Study: French (1-6 Credits)

Prerequisites: instructor approval.

Recommended preparation: prior coursework in the discipline.

Individualized, advanced study in French to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading.

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FR 299 Selected Topics: French (1-4 Credits)

Provides a learning experience in French not currently available; this course is in development to be proposed as a permanent course.

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