Intermediate Conversation 210
Texts
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Required: |
La France contemporaine |
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Optional: |
NTC's Dictionary of French Faux Pas |
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English Grammar for students of French |
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French-French dictionary (Le Petit Robert or Le Petit Larousse) |
Goals
French 210 is for students wishing to develop their French conversational skills
up to an intermediate level through class discussions and short oral presentations.
The topics are oriented toward French and Francophone cultures (politics, economics,
society, European Union, news, etc.) and current events. Lab hours in the International
Language Center (ILC) are recommended. Prerequisite: One year of college-level French
and concurrent enrollment recommended in French 201, 202 or 203.
Homework
There is a written or oral homework assignment every day. Students may also be working
in small groups on assignments throughout the quarter.
Exams
There are four exams throughout the quarter as well as an oral comprehensive final.
All exams are announced in advance.