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Las Positas College is an inclusive, learning-centered, equity-focused environment that offers educational opportunities and support for completion of students' transfer, degree, and career-technical goals while promoting lifelong learning.

French Courses

FREN 1A - Beginning French

5 units

This introductory level course will enable students to begin speaking, reading and writing elementary level French as well as understanding the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual and written contexts. 90 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IB. Transfer: CSU, UC; IGETC: 6A.

Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for ENG 1A.

Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Option: Letter or P/NP

FREN 1B - Elementary French

5 units

This is the second semester of the introductory level course and will enable students to continue learning to speak, read and write elementary level French as well as to understand the spoken language. Students are introduced to concepts of grammar, vocabulary and verb tenses in a variety of auditory, visual and written contexts. 90 hours lecture. AA/AS GE: IB. Transfer: CSU, UC; IGETC: 6A.

Prerequisite: FREN 1A with a minimum grade of C or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the assessment process.

Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Option: Letter or P/NP

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