FRE 101 - Elementary French I

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
Study of the sounds of French. Imitation and adaptation of structural models to make simple statements. Development of four skills: listening, speaking, writing and reading. Grammar is studied in the context of structural patterns; grammatical explanations are kept to a minimum. The emphasis of the course is on understanding French when it is spoken and speaking it in realistic everyday situations. Open only to students who have not studied French. Native speakers should contact the department to determine their level as well as the courses open to them for credit.
Notes: Students must register for both a lecture and a lab.