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| Frn 101 Elementary French I |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| Designed for students who have no experience in French. The fundamental aspect of communicating in French will be introduced through grammar analysis, vocabulary, active listening activities, writing and basic everyday communication. Exposure to the history of the Francophone culture, geography and current events will allow the student to develop a basic knowledge of the culture. Not open to students with two or more years of secondary French. |
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| Frn 102 Elementary French II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| Intended for students who have knowledge of French. This course will continue the foundations built in FRN 101 through a broader use of vocabulary, more complex grammar tenses and reflective writing. Much emphasis is on conversation and listening through films, student based presentations, literature and music. Not open for students with three or more successful years in French and who have obtained Regent credits (85%) or equivalent. Prerequisites: FRN 101. |
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| Frn 117 Conversational French I |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| This course is centered on the oral proficiency needed for basic everyday situations. Much emphasis is in the development of listening skills, posing and answering questions, a broad understanding of vocabulary, and mastery of basic grammar. Explores the importance of family, education, food, leisure activities, medical conditions and traveling. This course is open to students with less than two years experience in the language. This course is intended as a stand alone course or taken currently with Frn 101 or Frn 102. Not open to students with credit for French 201 or above, or with three or more years of high school French, except by permission of instructor. |
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| Frn 201 Intermediate French I |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| This course is intended as a comprehensive review of the principles of grammar (much emphasis on use of the past tenses), vocabulary and the history that has shaped the identity and culture of the Francophone world. Introduction to literary classics, modern writers and modern films. Emphasis is in nurturing communicative expression through class discussions, student based presentations, and group work. Prerequisite: Three years of secondary school French and who have obtained Regent credits (85%) or the equivalent or |
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| Frn 202 Intermediate French II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| As a continuation of FRN 201, this course allows the student to work on refining their communicative skills and cultural knowledge. Emphasis is on the mastery of conceptual uses in grammar, such as the indicative vs. subjunctive mood and a wider vocabulary to speak about current events in media and workplace. Much emphasis is in developing writing. Prerequisites: FRN 201. |
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| Frn 206 Intermedia French Conversation |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| This course will focus on responding to news, literature, and movies as a platform for debates and/or student based presentations. Exposure to differences in current dialects, expansion of vocabulary and review of grammar will be integrated in each lesson. Prerequisite: Three years of high school French and who have obtained Regent credits (85%) or the equivalent or |
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| Frn 299 Independent Study |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Credit: 1 hrs. |
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