French

Courses

FRE 101: Elementary French I

Credits 3
Elementary French I is designed for the beginning student with no previous experience in French . The main objectives of this course are to help students develop effective communication skills in French through the elementary development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), while focusing on and critically examining cultural beliefs, values and aspects of everyday life in Francophone societies.

FRE 101P: Elementary French I For The Professions

Credits 3
This course is designed for the beginning student with no previous experience in French. The main objectives of this course are the elementary development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), while focusing on using culturally appropriate French in basic professional (social services, health care, law, tourism, and business) situations. This course is equivalent to FRE 101.

FRE 102: Elementary French II

Credits 3

Elementary French II is a direct continuation of FRE 101 with further development of the four language skills to a high novice level and continued introduction to Francophone culture.

FRE 201: Intermediate French I

Credits 3
Intermediate French I is a second year, first semester course designed for students with previous experience in French. The main objectives of this course are to help students develop effective communication skills in French through the development of the four basic language sills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and cultural knowledge.

FRE 202: Intermediate French II

Credits 3
Intermediate French II is a direct continuation of FRE 201 with further development of the four language skills and cultural knowledge to a high intermediate level.

FRE 250: Quebec Culture & Society

Credits 3

The course offers an in-depth study of the Quebec people, their land, their history, their traditions, and their culture, and examines its relationship and influence upon the cultural heritage of northern New York. Students will examine these topics in a seminar format with an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing a variety of resources, including selected literature, newspaper articles, films, music, internet sites, television broadcasts, and an optional field trip to Quebec.