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Elementary French

FRNCH XL 1

Learn French online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence. 

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Online
Starting at $688.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Build a solid foundation of vocabulary and grammar
  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic communicative conventions
  • Explore the cultures of the French-speaking world

About this course:

This course begins a sequence of three courses (XL 1, XL 2, XL 3) covering first year college-level French using a communicative, thematically based approach. This approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as an understanding of the cultures of the French-speaking world. The course integrates vocabulary, grammar and cultural insights with themes related to personal experiences, French lifestyle and travel. Conducted entirely in French; no previous knowledge of French required. Not open to students who have learned, from whatever source, enough French to qualify for more advanced courses. Academic credit not available to native speakers. Transferable for UC credit.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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401133
Fee:
$688.00
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Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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402686
Fee:
$688.00
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Notes

Midterm and final exams are proctored online; additional requirements include microphone, headphones/speakers and webcam. Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after March 24, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: ATELIER, STUDENT EDITION, SPIRAL BOUND VERSION by JANSMA, KIM, KASSEN, MARGARET ANN, LAURENCE DENIE-HIGNEY, LAURENCE, AND JANSMA, KIMBERLY

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