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In order to prepare students for a world that is becoming more economically interdependent and culturally diverse, the study of foreign language may afford students opportunities to communicate with persons from other cultures as well as foster students’ understanding and appreciation of cultures other than their own. Foreign language courses emphasize learning grammar and vocabulary, improving conversation skills, and improving students’ ability to read another language. Because learning a foreign language necessitates the rigorous study of grammar, it may enhance students’ overall language awareness and understanding of the grammar of English.
 

To minor in French language and culture the student must complete a minimum of 16 credit hours in French language and culture courses. Students seeking a teaching endorsement in a language need the following: 18 hours of the language for an endorsement to teach middle school and 24 hours of the language to teach secondary school. 18 hours of a language may also be used as an area of concentration for elementary school teachers. Up to 8 credit hours of CLEP or Advanced Placement Examination credit will be accepted toward the 16 hour minor requirement or the 18 and 24 hour teaching endorsements. (cf. Transfer of Credit section of this catalog). Students may apply up to 8 hours of CLEP or AP credit toward the 16 hour minor or the teaching endorsement requirements. Students who have successfully completed two years of high school French and who are allowed to waive FRE 101 and 102 based on criteria other than the CLEP or AP tests may complete the 16 hour minor with 11 additional credit hours. To complete the teaching endorsements, students must have 18 (middle school) or 24 (secondary) hours of college credit in the language, up to 8 of which may come from the CLEP or AP examinations.

 

 

FRE 101          FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE I       (4)
An introduction course designed for the student with no knowledge of the French language. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, and writing skills. The student is introduced to French culture and history. Annually, Fall.

 

A continuation of FRE 101. The course emphasizes speaking and understanding of conversational French with a continued development of writing and vocabulary skills. Prerequisite: FRE 101 or placement test. Annually, Spring.

 

This course focuses on developing the student’s skills to an intermediate level of proficiency. Emphases are placed on the development of the spoken language, original composition, and a knowledge of the culture through readings in French and in translation. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or placement test. Annually, Fall.

 

A continuation of FRE 201. The course provides a development of oral and written skills in the French language. Consideration is given to correct French usage in business affairs. The: FRE 201 or placement test. Annually, Spring.

 

A six to eight week period of intensive language and cultural study during a summer session in French or other French-speaking country. Credit is determined through arrangement with the instructor for projects in French history and culture.

 

The focus on this course will be development of speaking competency. The course will be taught in the French language; various methodologies will be used to further social and linguistic interaction in the classroom. Students should realize an appreciable growth in oral comprehension and expression in the language. Prerequisite: FRE 202 (or concurrent enrollment). As needed.

 

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and academic advisor. As needed.