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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
Formerly FRNCH 101. 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
Formerly FRNCH 102. 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 (formerly FRNCH 101) or one year of high school French or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 123
5 credits
French III
Formerly FRNCH 103. 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 (formerly FRNCH 102) or one and one-half years of high school French or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 221
5 credits
French IV
Formerly FRNCH 201. 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 (formerly FRNCH 103) or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 222
5 credits
French V
Formerly FRNCH 202. 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 (formerly FRNCH 201) or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 223
5 credits
French VI
Formerly FRNCH 203. 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 (formerly FRNCH 202) or permission of instructor.
FRCH 241
2 credits
Conversation and Culture
Formerly FRNCH 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 (formerly FRNCH 103) or permission of instructor.
FRCH 266
1-2 credits
Cooperative Education Seminar
Formerly FRNCH 266. For course description, see Cooperative Education.
FRCH 267
1-18 credits
Cooperative Education Work Experience
Formerly FRNCH 267. For course description, see Cooperative Education.