FREN 101
First-Year French, Part 1
French and Italian
College of Humanities
Course Description
Development of the four language skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Note
Students with prior experience in French can contact the French undergraduate adviser to select the appropriate beginning course. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required.
Title
Comprehension
Learning Outcome
Comprehend French as you hear and read authentic language relating to familiar topics.
Title
Speaking
Learning Outcome
Speak French well enough to satisfy immediate needs. (You will learn to communicate in basic social situations, meet routine travel needs, obtain food and lodging, carry out simple transactions, and talk about a variety of topics of common interest primarily in the present, with limited use of other time frames.)
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
Write short messages and well-articulated sentences in French on familiar topics.
