French 1

Description: The first level of the French

language class introduces and teaches

students to listen, speak, read and write in

French. Instruction emphasizes

pronunciation and elementary

communication. Students will develop

basic survival skills through the study of

grammar and vocabulary necessary. An

integral component is the cultural

introduction to the traditions and customs

of French-speaking people.

French 2

Description: The second level of the

French language continues the traditional

college preparatory sequence. The course

begins with a systematic review of the

materials presented in Level 1. Subsequent

units present new material to provide

greater depth in the skills of reading,

writing, listening and speaking with an

emphasis on grammar.

French 3

Description: This is an advanced course in

French. Its goal is intermediate proficiency

in all four skill areas: listening, speaking,

reading and writing. This includes grammar

review, idiomatic speech and expressions

and some literature. Ability to express

oneself both orally and in writing is the

primary goal of French 3.