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In todays world of jet travel and economic and political interdependence of nations,
knowledge of at least one foreign language is indispensable. A study of French,
in particular, expands individual consciousness, contributes to understanding
the history and
development of many countries, and provides the communication skills necessary
for a variety of
careers, including translator, interpreter, high school/college professor, international
company executive, hotel management, art expert, etc.
The University of California and the California State University instituted a
foreign language requirement for many majors in 1986. Consult this Catalog for
specific major requirements.
The French Program offers a sequence of courses in the basic language skills
of listening, speaking, reading and writing. On the intermediate level, courses
are designed for specific needs: conversation, grammar review and literature.
The Associate in Arts Degree may be obtained through a French major.
Faculty & Offices
Ana Maria Ygualt, Foreign Languages Chair (H-313, Ext. 2406)
Alex Wolpe (H-312, Ext. 2348)
Degrees & Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts Degree, French
A.A. Degree Requirements
Department Requirements - Units
FR 101 - Beginning French - 4
FR 102 - Elementary French - 4
FR 103 - Intermediate French - 4
FR 104 - Intermediate French - 4
FR 130 or 140 - Intermediate Conversation - 2
Plus a one semester course from the following:
ART 104 - History of Art, Renaissance to Modern or - 3
ART 104HR - History of Art, Renaissance to Modern, Honors - 4
BUSAD 102 - International Business - 3
ECON 106 - International Economics - 3
FILMST 117/ETHST 117 - Cultural Diversity in Film - 3
HIST 104 - History of Western Civilization or - 3
HIST 113HR - History of Western Civilization, 1600 to Present, Honors - 4
PHIL 201 - History of Philosophy: Modern or - 3
PHIL 203 - History of Philosophy: Contemporary - 3
POLSC 121 - International Politics - 3
Another Foreign Language - 4
Total - 21-22
College Requirements
For complete information, see "Graduation Requirements" in the CatalogIndex.
Planning a Program of Study
Since students majoring in French do so with a variety of objectives, a program
of study should be planned with the help of the college counselor for Foreign
Languages and the chairperson of the department. Transfer students are urged
to consult the current catalog of the institution which they plan to attend.
Sample Program
For a sample program, consult the catalog of the transfer institution of your
choice.
Preparation for Transfer
Course requirements for transfer vary depending upon the college or university
a student wishes to attend. Therefore, it is most important for a student to
consult with his/her counselor and departmental adviser before planning an academic
program for transfer. Information sheets for majors, outlining transfer requirements,
are available in the Counseling Center.
Course Descriptions
101 - Beginning French (4) F, S - CSU, UC
Skills Advisories: ENG 100, 103.
Four hours lecture, plus one hour weekly.
Essentials of the spoken and written language for the beginner. Laboratory work
required as an integral part of the course. (CAN FREN 2 or CAN FREN SEQ
A [with FR 102])
102 - Elementary French (4) F, S - CSU, UC
Prerequisites: FR 101, or two years high school French with minimum
grade of "C.
Skills Advisories: ENG 100, 103.
Four hours lecture, one hour lab, plus one hour weekly.
A continuation of FR 101. Laboratory work required as in integral component of
the course. (CAN FREN 4 or CAN FREN SEQ A [with FR 101])
103 - Intermediate French (4) F - CSU, UC
Prerequisites: FR 102, or three years high school French with minimum
grade of "C.
Skills Advisories: ENG 100, 103.
Four hours lecture, plus one hour weekly.
Review of basic structures, vocabulary building, comprehension drills, reading
and conversation. (CAN FREN 8 or CAN FREN SEQ B [with FR 104])
104 - Intermediate French (4) F, S - CSU, UC
Prerequisites: FR 103.
Skills Advisories: ENG 100, 103.
Four hours lecture, plus one hour weekly
Emphasis on readings in French literature, including short stories, poetry and
a short novel. Conversation and discussion of the readings emphasized, as is
written composition. Review of basic grammar begun in French 103 continued, and
more advanced structures and idioms introduced. Further practice provided in
the subjunctive and literary verb tenses introduced in French 103. (CAN
FREN 10 or CAN FREN SEQ B [with FR 103])
120 - Elementary Conversation (2) F, S - CSU
Prerequisites: FR 101 or two years of high school French with a minimum
grade of C.
Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110.
Two hours lecture weekly
Promotion of free and spontaneous oral expression in French at the elementary
level.
130-140 - Intermediate Conversation (2-2) F, S - CSU, UC
Prerequisites: 130: FR 102 or 120, or three (3) years high school
French with minimum grade of "C"; 140: FR 103 or 130 or three (3) years high
school French with a minimum grade of C.
Skills Advisories: ENG 100, 103.
Two hours lecture, plus one hour weekly.
Designed to increase the students vocabulary and fluency in the language, as
well as his/her ability to comprehend.
132-142 - Intermediate Literary Reading (2-2) F - CSU, UC
Prerequisites: 132: FR 102, or three (3) years high school French
with minimum grade of "C"; 142: FR 103 or 132 or four (4) years high school
French with a minimum grade of C.
Skills Advisories: ENG 100, 103.
Two hours lecture weekly.
Designed for the student who wishes to improve reading, speaking and writing
skills and vocabulary. Course emphasizes oral and written communication with
a focus on the discussion, synthesis and analysis of short literary works.
299 - Independent Study: French (1-4) F, S - CSU
For complete information, see "Independent Study" in the Catalog Index.
(*UC transfer limit: computed as Independent Studies; see counselor.)
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