This course is an introduction to French Language through basic practice in comprehension and production of the spoken language. Everyday situations, functional communicational approach.

Drill in pronunciation and aural comprehension; vocabulary development, dictation and spoken exercises designed to teach the essentials of grammar; simple readings and conversation on the student’s level. Lab required. Fall Semester only.

Study of grammar continued; composition and conversation in French. Lab required. Spring Semester only. Prerequisite: FREN 1411 or consent of the department chairperson.

Review of grammar; basic composition, conversation, and idioms, reading of not too difficult French in a selection of stories, essays, and plays. Fall Semester only. Prerequisite: FREN 1412 or equivalent.

A general reading course with practice in basic composition and conversation based on the reading of representative literary works of modern French authors and poets. Spring Semester only. Prerequisite: FREN 2311 or equivalent.