RLFR 103(F) Intermediate French I: Intermediate Studies in French Language and Francophone Cultures
As a continuation of French 101-102, this first-semester intermediate course is
designed to help you improve your French, while at the same time learning more
about French and Francophone cultures, politics, literature, and film. Through
the active study and daily practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
French, you will: continue developing communication skills necessary to function in daily life; learn to express your opinions and ideas; improve your command of spoken and written French through a revision of important grammatical
structures; strengthen your reading and writing skills in order to prepare you for
further study of literary texts; and develop an increased vocabulary and cultural
appreciation of French-speaking cultures around the world. Conducted in
French.
Format: class meets three hours a week with the professor, plus a fourth hour
conference class with the French Teaching Assistants.
Requirements: active class participation, workbook exercises and compositions,
short papers, chapter tests, midterm, and final exam.
Prerequisites: French 101-102 or examination placement. NOTE: Students
should seriously consider taking French 103 AND 105 if they intend to enroll in
more advanced French courses at the level of French 106 or above, or if they
anticipate studying in France or in a Francophone country during their junior
year.
Enrollment limit: 20. Expected enrollment: 20. If overenrolled, preference will
be given to first- and second-year students and those with compelling justification for admission.