FR 203 Second-Year French

This is the first course in a sequence of three courses of intermediate French. In French 201, 202, and 203, students develop their intercultural competence, and skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through engaging cultural readings, short films, current news, and discussion. Computer work is required.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

FR 202, with a grade of C-/P or better

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Exchange information in spontaneous spoken and written conversations and some discussions on a variety of topics and in various time frames, using connected sentences and, sometimes, paragraphs. (Interpersonal Communication-- Intermediate High)
2. Understand the main idea and key information in various time frames in short, straightforward informational and fictional texts. (Interpretive Reading--Intermediate Mid/Intermediate High)
3. Identify the main idea and key information in short, straightforward conversations in various time frames. (Interpretive Listening--Intermediate Mid/Intermediate High)
4. Give detailed, short presentations on a variety of familiar topics and some concrete topics they have researched, using various time frames. (Presentational Speaking and Writing- Intermediate High)
5. Compare practices and products related to everyday life and personal interests or studies and interact at a functional level in some familiar contexts. (Intercultural Competence - Intermediate)