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FRENCH 1100 Civilization and Culture of France 3 credit hours An introduction in English to the culture, geography, history, economics, political institutions, psychology, literature, music and art of present-day France. A survey of the French-speaking world: Canada, North and West Africa, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, Switzerland and Belgium. Prerequisite: Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

FRENCH 1101 Elementary French I 4 credit hours Develops basic understanding of elements of French language knowledge and skill in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and elementary reading and writing. Oral presentations in dialogue form including role playing are a key part of the course. (4 lecture hours)

FRENCH 1102 Elementary French II 4 credit hours Continues to develop basic understanding of elements of French language: knowledge and skill in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and elementary reading and writing. Oral presentations in dialogue form including role playing are a key part of the course. For students who have successfully completed French 1101 or equivalent or one year of high school French. (4 lecture hours)

FRENCH 1840 Independent Study 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

FRENCH 2201 Intermediate French I 4 credit hours Continues to develop basic understanding of elements of French language: knowledge and skill in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and elementary reading and writing. Oral presentations in dialogue form including role playing are key part of the course. For students who have successfully completed French 1102 or equivalent or two years of high school French. (4 lecture hours)

FRENCH 2202 (IAI H1 900) Intermediate French II 4 credit hours Continues to develop basic understanding of elements of French language: knowledge and skill in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and elementary reading and writing. Oral presentations in dialogue form including role playing are a key part of the course. For students who have successfully completed French 2201 or equivalent or three years of high school French. (4 lecture hours)

FRENCH 2251 (IAI H1 900) Conversation and Composition I 3 credit hours Develops French listening comprehension, speaking fluency and writing ability, and encourages students to increase their total understanding of French and French culture. Classes are conducted completely in French. For students who have successfully completed French 2202 or equivalent or four years of high school French. (3 lecture hours)

FRENCH 2252 (IAI H1 900) Conversation and Composition II 3 credit hours Develops French listening comprehension, speaking fluency and writing ability, and encourages students to increase their total understanding of French and French culture. Classes are conducted completely in French. For students who have successfully completed French 2251 or equivalent or five years of high school French. (3 lecture hours)

FRENCH 2820 Advanced Selected Topics I 1 to 4 credit hours Advanced exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. This course may be taken four times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

FRENCH 2860 Internship (Career & Technical Education) 1 to 4 credit hours Course requires participation in Career and Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

FRENCH 2865 Internship - Advanced (Career & Tech Education) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Internship (Career and Technical Education). Course requires participation in Career & Technical Education work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

FRENCH 2870 Internship (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Course requires participation in work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

FRENCH 2871 Internship - Advanced (Transfer) 1 to 4 credit hours Continuation of Internship (Transfer). Course requires participation in work experience with onsite supervision. Internship learning objectives are developed by student and faculty member, with approval of employer, to provide appropriate work-based learning experiences. Credit is earned by working a minimum of 75 clock hours per semester credit hour, up to a maximum of four credits. Prerequisite: 2.0 cumulative grade point average; 12 semester credits earned in a related field of study; students work with Career Services staff to obtain approval of the internship by the Associate Dean from the academic discipline where the student is planning to earn credit.

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