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      French

From Paris to Tahiti, from Quebec, Canada to New Orleans and the Caribbean, we are learning the language that circles the globe - French. In addition to that most romantic of languages, we celebrate the food and fashion, the art and music, the achievements and history of the world's fifth largest economy and fourth largest exporter, France. Whether you want to fulfill language requirements for an associate's or bachelor's degree, explore business or professional applications, prepare for travel or simply indulge a fascination with France and French, from beginning (French 121) to advanced levels (French 122 and 123), SCC has a French program to help you achieve your goals.


French Course Descriptions

FRCH& 121
5 credits 		French I
FRCH& 121, 122 and 123 are parts of a beginning series designed to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening to a basic level of proficiency. It enables the student to communicate basic ideas in French and understand the cultural context of the language through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 121 is taught through an experiential methodology that entails the exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on oral and written communicative skills, interpersonal exchange of ideas, interactive presentation of grammar, a multimedia approach and daily practice outside of class. Language laboratory work is an integral part of this language series.
FRCH& 122
5 credits 		French II
FRCH& 121, 122 and 123 are parts of a beginning series designed to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening to a basic level of proficiency. It enables the student to communicate basic ideas in French and understand the cultural context of the language through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 121 is taught through an experiential methodology that entails the exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on oral and written communicative skills, interpersonal exchange of ideas, interactive presentation of grammar, a multimedia approach and daily practice outside of class. Language laboratory work is an integral part of this language series. Prerequisite: FRCH& 121 or one year of high school French or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 123
5 credits 		French III
FRCH& 121, 122 and 123 are parts of a beginning series designed to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening to a basic level of proficiency. It enables the student to communicate basic ideas in French and understand the cultural context of the language through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 121 is taught through an experiential methodology that entails the exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on oral and written communicative skills, interpersonal exchange of ideas, interactive presentation of grammar, a multimedia approach and daily practice outside of class. Language laboratory work is an integral part of this language series. Prerequisite: FRCH& 122 or one and one-half years of high school French or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 221
5 credits 		French IV
FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 are parts of an intensive intermediate-level language series designed to answer the needs of students coming from varying backgrounds. These students are studying French for a multitude of reasons and hope to review the grammar taught in our 100-level classes. FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 aim at the further development of the students' four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) up to an intermediate level of proficiency. Emphasis is on reviewing grammar in order to express oneself in writing or in conversations, and experiencing the language in its cultural contexts through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 are taught through an experiential methodology, which entails exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on communicative skills, interactive and contextualized use of grammar through textbook materials, on-line exercises, audio-tapes, magazines and various other media, and daily practice outside of class. Prerequisite: FRCH& 123 or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 222
5 credits 		French V
FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 are parts of an intensive intermediate-level language series designed to answer the needs of students coming from varying backgrounds. These students are studying French for a multitude of reasons and hope to review the grammar taught in our 100-level classes. FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 aim at the further development of the students' four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) up to an intermediate level of proficiency. Emphasis is on reviewing grammar in order to express oneself in writing or in conversations, and experiencing the language in its cultural contexts through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 are taught through an experiential methodology, which entails exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on communicative skills, interactive and contextualized use of grammar through textbook materials, on-line exercises, audio-tapes, magazines and various other media, and daily practice outside of class. Prerequisite: FRCH& 221 or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 223
5 credits 		French VI
FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 are parts of an intensive intermediate-level language series designed to answer the needs of students coming from varying backgrounds. These students are studying French for a multitude of reasons and hope to review the grammar taught in our 100-level classes. FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 aim at the further development of the students' four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) up to an intermediate level of proficiency. Emphasis is on reviewing grammar in order to express oneself in writing or in conversations, and experiencing the language in its cultural contexts through the study of the French-speaking regions around the world. FRCH& 221, 222 and 223 are taught through an experiential methodology, which entails exclusive use of French in the classroom, emphasis on communicative skills, interactive and contextualized use of grammar through textbook materials, on-line exercises, audio-tapes, magazines and various other media, and daily practice outside of class. Prerequisite: FRCH& 222 or permission of instructor.
FRCH 241
2 credits 		Conversation and Culture
FRCH 241 is designed for students who wish to develop their French conversational skills up to an intermediate level, through class discussions and short oral presentations. At the first meeting, student participants will have the opportunity to design the course topic discussions based on, but not limited to, the following topics: Diversity of France, politics, economics, European Union, currency, family values, stereotypes, history, geography, media, French cultural and literary traditions, and current events. Use of the ILC is recommended. Prerequisite: FRCH& 123 or permission of instructor.
FRCH 266
1-2 credits 		Cooperative Education Seminar
For course description, see Cooperative Education.
FRCH 267
1-18 credits 		Cooperative Education Work Experience
For course description, see Cooperative Education.

  

English/Foreign Languages
      Spanish

Spanish is widely used in the United States. By taking Spanish at SCC, you will not only learn a beautiful language, but you will be introduced to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Think of all the new friends you can make! We offer two full years of Spanish, which is fully transferable and will satisfy your foreign language requirement at all Washington public colleges. The second-year Spanish courses count as a "D" course, or diversity requirement. Native and near-native speakers should enroll in the 200-level classes. If you have studied Spanish previous to attending SCC, talk to us about where you should begin in our curriculum.


Spanish Course Descriptions

SPAN 105
2 credits 		Spanish for Social Workers
Students are provided with the basic grammar and vocabulary necessary to interpret documents, ask the most frequently asked questions in the social service profession, and to understand the answers to those questions.
SPAN 107
4 credits 		Business Spanish
An introductory course designed for students preparing for a career in business. Upon completion, students are able to handle the most common situations that they encounter in Spain and be familiar with its government, economy and recent history.
SPAN& 121
5 credits 		Spanish I
These courses are an introduction to the Spanish language, traditions and culture using the most modern methods of language learning with emphasis on oral communication. Students complete lab assignments outside of scheduled class times.
SPAN& 122
5 credits 		Spanish II
These courses are an introduction to the Spanish language, traditions and culture using the most modern methods of language learning with emphasis on oral communication. Students complete lab assignments outside of scheduled class times. Prerequisite: SPAN& 121 or permission of instructor.
SPAN& 123
5 credits 		Spanish III
These courses are an introduction to the Spanish language, traditions and culture using the most modern methods of language learning with emphasis on oral communication. Students complete lab assignments outside of scheduled class times. Prerequisite: SPAN& 122 or permission of instructor.
SPAN& 221
5 credits 		Spanish IV
Intensive review plus emphasis on Spanish culture and the idiomatic usage of the language, both oral and written. Prerequisite: Two years of high school Spanish or one complete year of college Spanish or permission of instructor.
SPAN& 222
5 credits 		Spanish V
This course places emphasis on the composition and discussion of contemporary and cultural issues, with increasingly difficult idioms and structural concepts. Prerequisite: SPAN& 221 or permission of instructor.
SPAN& 223
5 credits 		Spanish VI
This course places continued emphasis on the composition and discussion of contemporary issues as well as Hispanic and Latin American culture, with increasingly difficult vocabulary and structural concepts. Prerequisite: SPAN& 221, 222 or permission of instructor.
SPAN 241
2 credits 		Spanish Conversation and Culture
Students increase their vocabulary, improve their speaking ability, and gain more confidence in using previously studied grammatical concepts. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Two years of college-level Spanish (SPAN& 223) or equivalent.
SPAN 242
2 credits 		Spanish Conversation and Culture
Students continue to develop their fluency in Spanish by participating in small group discussions that focus on a wide variety of topics in Hispanic culture. Conducted in Spanish. May be taken without SPAN 241 as a prerequisite. Prerequisite: Two years of college-level Spanish (SPAN& 223) or equivalent.
SPAN 266
1-2 credits 		Cooperative Education Seminar
For course description, see Cooperative Education.
SPAN 267
1-18 credits 		Cooperative Education Work Experience
For course description, see Cooperative Education.

  


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