A three-quarter introductory-level sequence. The four skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—are stressed in a primarily oral-aural method of presentation. The course covers all major elements of French grammar. Conducted in French; language laboratory required in addition to daily class sessions. French 101 is offered A term only, French 102 is offered B term only, and French 103 is offered A or B term. These courses are intensive, as they are 4 weeks long.
Required texts: Meyer/Fronk, Vis-à-vis text, workbook/laboratory manual and compact disc, Meyer, Hedwige, Encore des Exercises, (McGraw-Hill).
Prerequisites:

FRENCH 110: BASIC FRENCH REVIEW

Daily, 12:00-2:10, A term, 5 cr., Staff

Basic French Review combines in one quarter the contents of 101 and 102. This intensive course is designed for students who have studied French for at least two years in high school but who do not feel ready for 102. Highly motivated beginners with background in other languages are also encouraged to take the course. After completing 110, students can enroll directly in French 103.
Prerequisites: Two years or more of High School level French, and placement test score of 10-30.
Required texts: Meyer/Fronk, Vis-à-vis text, workbook/laboratory manual and compact disc, Meyer, Hedwige, Encore des Exercises, (McGraw-Hill).

FRENCH 134: FIRST YEAR FRENCH INTENSIVE

Daily, various times, Full term, 15 cr., Staff

This "planned immersion" approach covers the equivalent of elementary French (FREN 101, 102, 103). The four skills--listening speaking, reading and writing--are stressed in a primarily oral-aural method of presentation. The course covers all major elements of French grammar. The course will be conducted in French. A grade of 2.0 or higher in this course satisfies the foreign language proficiency requirement for the College of Arts and Sciences and some other colleges. This course is offered over the full summer term only.
Required texts: Meyer/Fronk, Vis-à-vis text, workbook/laboratory manual and compact disc, Meyer, Hedwige, Encore des Exercises, (McGraw-Hill). (*Note: Credit restrictions if credit received previously for FRENCH 101, 102 or 103.)

FRENCH 201, 202, 203: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (VLPA)

Daily, 5 cr., Staff

A three-quarter systematic review and expansion of French grammar, development of conversational skills (listening and speaking), reading literary and cultural materials, and writing compositions. Conducted in French, the intermediate sequence encourages students to use their language skills more actively and at a more sophisticated level than the elementary sequence. These courses are intensive; French 201 is offered in A term, 202 in B term, and 203 in A term.
Prerequisites: 103 for 201; 201 for 202, 202 for 203, or equivalent.
Required texts: Dietikeer, En Bonne Forme text, workbook, and cd (or audio files on web).

FRENCH 301, 302, 303: ADVANCED FRENCH (W Courses)

Daily, 5 cr., Staff

French 301 and 302 allow students to review French grammar at an advanced level and to acquire the essentials of French composition, through the study of written and audiovisual authentic cultural material. These courses are conducted exclusively in French and are intensive. French 301 is offered in A term, 302 in B term, and French 303 in A term.

Prerequisites: 203 for 301; 301 for 302; 302 for 303, or equivalent.
Required Texts for French 301: Denise Rochat, Contrastes textbook & workbook, (Pearson Education); Edmistron & Dumenil, La France Contemporaine (Heinle); Pascal Quignard, Tous les Matins du Monde (Folio Gallimard)
Required Texts for French 302: Denise Rochat, Contrastes textbook & workbook, (Pearson Education); Edmistron & Dumenil, La France Contemporaine (Heinle); Irene Nemirovsky, Suite française (Folio Gallimard).
Required Texts for French 303: Denise Rochat, Contrastes textbook & workbook, (Pearson Education); Edmistron & Dumenil, La France Contemporaine (Heinle); La Republique Expliquee a Ma Fille (Editions du Seuil); Irene Nemirovsky, Suite française (Folio Gallimard).

FRENCH 390: SUPERVISED STUDY

To be arranged, 2-6, max 20 cr.

FRENCH 390B: SUPERVISED STUDY (COMPREHENSION & ORAL PRODUCTION)

This class will focus on improving comprehension and oral production skills. We will start from various documents such as texts, film excerpts, TV shows, or songs, and will explore themes that will lead to discussions and oral presentations, with an emphasis on developing new vocabulary while reviewing various grammar points as needed.
Prerequisite: This course is open to 200 & 300-level French students

FRENCH 455: ONE AUTHOR - ROUSSEAU

TTH 1:30-5:00, A-term, 5 credits, Doug Collins

FRENCH 472: TRANSLATION

MWF 9:10-12:00, A-term, 5 credits, William Mitchell

ITALIAN 134: INTENSIVE FIRST YEAR ITALIAN

Daily, various times, Full term, 15 credits, Staff

This course covers the equivalent of the first year of elementary Italian 101, 102, 103 in an intensive format. The rudiments of Italian grammar are covered, conversational patterns and skills are drilled, low-intermediate level reading is introduced, and basic writing skills are developed. The class meets three hours daily and students are required to spend one hour in the language laboratory for each lesson. This course is designed for highly motivated students who are prepared to dedicate the out-of-class time required to learn a foreign language in an intensive format. To meet the goal of oral and written communicative proficiency, this approach emphasizes creative expression and participation on the part of the students through role-playing and conversation. Enrollment is limited to 18 students per section. The course will be conducted in Italian.

Required texts: Parliamo Italiano! (text) and Parliamo Italiano! (workbook/lab manual).
(*Note: Credit restrictions if credit received previously for ITALIAN 101, 102 or 103.)

ITALIAN 234: INTENSIVE SECOND YEAR ITALIAN

SLN 11358 Daily, 9:40-1:00, Full term, 15 credits, Staff

Intensive language course designed for highly motivated students. Equivalent to 201, 202, 203.
Prerequisite: either ITAL 103, ITAL 113, ITAL 134, or score of 57-100 on IT TL placement test.
Required text: Habekovic- Mazzola, Insieme (McGraw Hill Publishers); Olson, In Viaggio (McGraw Hill)