FREN 1002: Elementary French II

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: FREN 1001, or by placement, or the equivalent
Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Identify, present, and communicate information on familiar and everyday topics (using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases and simple sentences) in French including: Hobbies, Celebrations, Vacations, At home
Analyze a variety of literary and cultural texts related to Francophone culture.
Identify and interpret significant ethical issues in Francophone countries and in the US as it relates to alcohol consumption.
Identify, locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from various sources and effectively share and present gathered information via creative oral and/or written projects.
Summarize, write memos, and request information appropriately.
Describe and reflect on do’s and don’ts in the US and in Francophone countries via oral presentations and/or written projects.
Compare cultural perspectives of Francophone countries to US-American culture, and demonstrate intercultural competence by identifying appropriate cultural behavior, analyzing the underlying rationales of cultural differences, and applying their knowledge to communicative tasks including written and/or oral creative projects.