French

The French program offers primarily first and second-year transfer-level courses designed to prepare students to continue with their language studies in upper-division courses after leaving Las Positas College. In addition, there is an emphasis on learning about the cultures of French-speaking people.

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. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 90 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; IGETC: 6A.

• Degree Applicable, Credit
• Grading Option: OP

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. Prerequisite: FREN 1A with a minimum grade of C or appropriate skill level demonstrated through the assessment process. 90 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; IGETC: 6A.

• Degree Applicable, Credit
• Grading Option: OP

FREN 2A - Intermediate French I

4 units

In this course students will review grammar from the intermediate level and continue to more advanced topics. Reading of a work or works of modern authors. Intensified focus on conversation and composition. Prerequisite: FREN 1B with a minimum grade of C. 72 hours lecture. AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B, 6A.

• Degree Applicable, Credit
• Grading Option: OP

FREN 2B - Intermediate French II

4 units

Reading of French authors; advanced review of grammar; emphasis on speaking and composition. Prerequisite: FREN 2A with a minimum grade of C. 72 hours lecture. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B, 6A.

• Degree Applicable, Credit
• Grading Option: OP