FREN 102 – Beginner’s French I

FREN 102: Beginner’s French I is designed to encourage students to develop the following communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will also be introduced to some aspects of the French culture. French is normally used during the academic year, and the class works cooperatively in small groups.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. produce simple enunciations;
2. ask and answer questions about people, places, and events;
3. engage in a brief conversation;
4. identify common oral and written expressions;
5. explain the meaning of basic written information;
6. outline essential language components and culture expressions.

Sample Grading Scales & Final Exam

Students MUST PASS the final exam to achieve a passing grade in the course. Students who fail the final exam will receive a maximum grade of 49%.

Speaking (§ video conferencing) ……………………………………………………………………………… 25%
Reading ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10%
Listening …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10%
Writing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10%
Assignments …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20%
Final Exam……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25%
TOTAL ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 100%