FR 101 First-Year French

This is the first course in a sequence of three courses designed for students with no prior language study. In French 101, 102, and 103, students develop their intercultural competency and skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing through short cultural readings, videos, songs, and short conversations. Computer work is required.

Credits

5

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Communicate on very familiar topics by engaging in short, simple, and predictable exchanges with the help of gestures or visuals (Interpersonal Communication – Novice low/mid)
2. Present basic information about self, friends, and close family members using practiced or memorized words, phrases, and expressions (Presentational Speaking – Novice low/mid)
3. Write lists and notes on familiar topics using learned phrases and memorized expressions (Presentational Writing – Novice mid)
4. Identify basic facts from familiar words and phrases when supported by context such as gestures or visuals (Interpretive listening – Novice Mid)
5. Identify basic facts and topics from familiar words, phrases, and sentences in short, simple, uncomplicated texts related to familiar topics in which the context (format, illustrations) supports meaning. (Interpretive Reading – Novice Mid/High)
6. Identify some practices that are found in some French-speaking countries; identify some basic cultural beliefs and values; survive in an authentic cultural context (Intercultural competence - Novice)