Glendale Community College

101 BEGINNING FRENCH I 
5.0 Units

FREN 101 presents the fundamentals of French grammar. The students are guided to pronounce correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary which they use in conversation and writing and to learn to read simple French.

Note: This class is not intended for students with oral proficiency or who have attended schools where French was the language of instruction. Lecture 5 hours.

Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.

Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

102 BEGINNING FRENCH II 
5.0 Units

FREN 102 is a continuation of the study of French grammar fundamentals. Students continue developing correct pronunciation and analyze more difficult elementary texts. The emphasis is on oral expression as students learn correct use of verbs and idioms and incorporate efficient methods of vocabulary building. There is also more in-depth study of French culture. Lecture 5 hours.

Prerequisite: FREN 101 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

103 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I 
5.0 Units

FREN 103 focuses on the continued development of the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the study of the French and Francophone cultures. Students are introduced to simple poems, literary texts, cinema, and music. Knowledge is gained about French and Francophone contemporary society and culture. An intermediate level of fluency in the language is expected. This course is taught in French. Lecture 5 hours.

Prerequisite: FREN 102 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Fall.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC.

104 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II 
5.0 Units

FREN 104 reviews the fundamentals of French grammar. It continues to stress correct diction and efficient methods of vocabulary building. Students read intermediate French prose of increasing difficulty and engage in conversation and composition, with an emphasis on critical thinking. Students discover aspects of French culture and compare them to their own cultures using the French language. This course is taught in French. Lecture 5 hours.

Prerequisite: FREN 103 or equivalent.

Course Typically Offered: Spring.

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC