Genesee Course Catalog
Official Course Information
| Please select a Course Section from the List below or use the Search box on the right if you know the Title. |
Download the College Catalog in PDF format
French Courses:
| FRE101 - Elementary French 1 |
|---|
| Credits:
3 Catalog Description: This is an introductory course designed to develop French language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to use and understand French in context. Instructional strategies include lecture/discussion, group and individual work, oral exercises, video, reading and writing assignments. Additional laboratory supported practice will be required. Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to hold basic conversations, read simple passages, and write brief dialogues and paragraphs at the novice level. Students registering for FRE 101 are assumed to know little or no French. Placement in language courses will be determined by the instructor. Three class hours Prerequisite: None full catalog description » |
| FRE102 - Elementary French 2 |
|---|
| Credits:
3 Catalog Description: This is a continuation of Elementary French I designed to develop French language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to use and understand French in context. Instructional strategies include lecture/discussion, group and individual work, oral exercises, presentations, video, reading and writing assignments. The majority of instruction will occur in French. Additional laboratory supported practice will be required. Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to express themselves orally, read newspaper articles and other authentic materials, understand oral input, and write compositions at the high novice level. Placement in language courses will be determined by the instructor. Three class hours Prerequisite: FRE 101 or equivalent full catalog description » |
| FRE201 - Intermediate French 1 |
|---|
| Credits:
3 Catalog Description: Enhances French listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasizes increasing the accuracy and depth of communicative abilities and cultural understanding. Strategies may include lecture/discussion, group and individual work, presentations, oral exercises, video, reading and writing assignments. Requires laboratory-supported practice. Instruction occurs in French. Students express themselves verbally and in writing, read authentic sources, and understand clear, native speech at the intermediate level. Instructor determines final placement. full catalog description » |
| FRE202 - Intermediate French 2 |
|---|
| Credits:
3 Catalog Description: Strengthens French listening, speaking, reading and writing skills acquired in Intermediate French I. Emphasizes increased accuracy and depth of the students abilities and knowledge of contemporary French culture. Strategies may include lecture/discussion, group and individual work, oral exercises, presentations, video, reading and writing assignments. Requires laboratory-supported practice. Instruction occurs in French. Students express themselves orally and in writing at the high-intermediate level, read authentic sources and understand key concepts when spoken clearly at native speed. Instructor determines final placement. full catalog description » |