FREN A190: Conversational French

Course Outline of Record
Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/08/2021
Top Code	110200 - French
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S), Pass/No Pass (B)
Associate Arts Local General Education (GE)	OC Humanities - AA (OC1)

Course Description

Designed to develop the student’s ability at any level to comprehend and communicate in French: reading, writing and cultural components are included. PREREQUISITE: FREN A185 or FREN A185H or higher, or three years of high school French with a grade of 'C' or better. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

Dialogue, interview, present, role play, and debate using acquired languages skills.
Read and discuss French texts taken from a variety of sources such as magazines, newspapers, brochures, advertisements.

Course Objectives

1. Develop oral proficiency by carefully planned communicative activities.
2. Produce French sentences in a creative way.
3. Communicate in survival situations.
4. Narrate events using the correct verb tenses.
5. Identify the cultural similarities and differences between the French and American cultures.
6. Respond appropriately in social situations in French.
7. Read articles concerning French history.
8. Discuss current events in the arts.

Lecture Content

A. The following topics will be discussed1. Every day life in France2. Obtaining various services in French3. Making travel arrangements4. French cities and villages5. The Francophone world6. French influences in the U.S.7. U.S. influence in France8. Ethical values in both American and French culture9. Issues and current events in both American and French contemporary life10. Important figures in French history11. French cinematography12. European community B. Other timely topics will be discussed based on current events at the time.

Method(s) of Instruction

Lecture (02)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture and discussion Field experience Communicative oral activities such as dialog, role play and oral presentations

Reading Assignments

Writing Assignments

Involved in discussions on various subjects Write essays Participate in group activities

Out-of-class Assignments

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Midterm examinations and quizzes Individual and group projects Oral presentations Written assignments

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration