Course Descriptions
101 BEGINNING FRENCH I
5 Units
French 101 presents the fundamentals of French grammar. The students are
trained to pronounce correctly, to acquire a small working vocabulary
which they use in conversation and writing, and to learn to read simple
French. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 1/2 hour.
Recommended preparation: Eligibility for
English 120 or ESL 151.
Note: This course is not intended for students with oral proficiency or who have attended schools where French was the
language of instruction.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
102 BEGINNING FRENCH II
5 Units
French 102 continues to present the fundamentals of French grammar. It
trains further in correct pronunciation, and presents more difficult
elementary prose. The discussions in French will stress the correct use of verbs and idioms and efficient methods of vocabulary building. Lecture 5
hours, laboratory 1/2 hour.
Prerequisite: French 101 or
equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
103 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
5 Units
French 103 offers a review of French grammar stressing structure, word
analysis, vocabulary building and composition. The student is introduced
to simple texts of French prose and poetry. Discussions in French of
contemporary literature and topics of interest will enable the student to
gain fluency in speaking the French language. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory
1/2 hour.
Prerequisite: French 102 or
equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, and USC
104 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II
5 Units
French 104 reviews the fundamentals of French grammar. It continues to
stress correct diction and efficient methods of vocabulary building.
Students will read intermediate French prose of increasing diffi culty and engage in conversation and composition with emphasis on critical thinking. They will evaluate aspects of their own and French culture in the new
medium of the French language. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 1/2 hour.
Prerequisite: French 103 or
equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
105 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
3 Units
French 105 is an intensive practice in oral expression and comprehension
of spoken French. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: French 102 or
equivalent.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a
maximum of 6 units may be earned.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
106 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
3 Units
French 106 is designed for those students who wish to sharpen their
ability to articulate in French issues that go beyond concrete
descriptions into the area of ideas. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: French 105 or
equivalent.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a
maximum of 6 units may be earned.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
110 BASIC CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I
3 Units
French 110 is an introduction to French with emphasis on developing
essential skills in communication. The verbal active method used stresses
oral expression. The course also develops a working knowledge of reading
and writing French. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Note: Not open to students who have oral
proficiency or who have attended schools where French was the language of
instruction. This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 6 units may be earned.
111 BASIC CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH II
3 Units
French 111 is an introduction to French with emphasis on developing
essential skills in communication. The verbal active method is used and
oral expression is stressed. The course also develops a working knowledge
of reading and writing French. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: French 110 or
equivalent.
Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a
maximum of 6 units may be earned.
121 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
TRANSLATION
3 Units
French 121 is an introduction to French literature for students with no
knowledge of the French language. French 121 provides a study of
representative French works in major genres in English translation. This
course, conducted in English, acquaints students with French literature
and gives them a solid basis on which to continue further reading. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended preparation: Eligibility for
English 101.
Note: This course may not be taken for credit
by students who have completed French 124.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
124 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE: GENRES
3 Units
French 124 is an introduction to French literature through a study of
representative works of major genres. This course, conducted exclusively
in French, naturally maintains and enriches the students language skills, but its primary purpose is to acquaint them with French literature and
give them a solid basis on which to continue further reading. Lecture 3
hours.
Prerequisite: French 104 or
equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
125 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE: MIDDLE AGES
THROUGH THE 18TH CENTURY
3 Units
French 125 is an introduction to early French literature through a survey
of its historical development and representative works. This course,
conducted exclusively in French, naturally maintains and enriches the
students language skills, but its primary purpose is to acquaint them with
French literature and give them a solid basis on which to continue future
reading. Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: French 104 or
equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
126 INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE: 19TH CENTURY TO PRESENT
3 Units
French 126 is an introduction to modern French literature through a
survey of its historical development and representative works, covering
the 19th Century to the present. This course, conducted exclusively in
French, naturally maintains and enriches the students language skills, but
its primary purpose is to acquaint them with French literature and give
them a solid basis on which to continue future reading. Lecture 3
hours.
Prerequisite: French 104 or
equivalent.
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC
(Course descriptions are taken from the 2006-2007
Glendale Community College Catalog.)
For further information, contact a
faculty member for a specific language
or the Language Arts Division office.
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