FRN-2050 French Conversation

Credits 3
FRN 2050 focuses on conversation practice for students who wish to develop fluency and confidence speaking French. Students explore a variety of cultural topics in the French-speaking world and express and support their opinions on these topics. Advanced grammar structures such as the subjunctive and compound tenses are practiced, both verbally and in writing. Class discussions and multi-media presentations on social, cultural, and literary topics from France and other areas of the French-speaking world are the basis for class interactions.
Prerequisite(s): FRN 2020 or four or more years of high school French or equivalent
Formerly FRN 2040 Students may not receive credit for both FRN 2040 and FRN 2050.
Course Outcomes

Communicate in spoken French about specific topics with length and depth appropriate for the intermediate level
Read intermediate French texts focused on aspects of francophone culture for comprehension
Express an opinion in French.
Support an opinion in French.
Debate issues and cultural topics of the francophone world.