Beginning Elementary French I

This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of French as well as those seeking an in-depth review of the basics. As the first course in a three-quarter sequence, it introduces students to communicative proficiency through guided tasks grounded in authentic cultural content.

The course emphasizes functional proficiency, with a particular attention to present-tense constructions, and engages students across all three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). Sustained engagement with French and Francophone content fosters cultural awareness and encourages intercultural reflection.

Prerequisites
For students with no prior French, or placement into FREN 10100.