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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
FIRE 148 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU
FIRE 149 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU
FRENCH
The study of French concentrates on explaining and
communicating ideas and concepts by means of
reading, writing, and verbal processes through creative
use of words and study of culture, literature, and
civilization, with classroom emphasis on the spoken
language. This study affords insight into foreign
attitudes and methods and encourages free
communication, written and oral, among people.
Career Opportunities
Advertising
Education
Government
Health Services
International Business
Journalism
Law Enforcement
Publishing
Social Work
Writing
Faculty
Full Time
Claudia Basha - Emeritus
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate Degree
No associate degree offered with a major in French.
French courses may be used to fulfill requirements for
an Associate in Arts degree with a major in Liberal Arts.
See Liberal Arts for degree requirements for this major.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
French major
• University of California, Riverside
French major
FRENCH COURSES
FREN 101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH
Units: 5.0 - 80-90 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (No
prerequisite)
Basic structures of French language, inductive
presentation of grammar, simple composition. Emphasis
placed on the spoken language.
FREN 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH
Units: 5.0 - 80-90 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite:
FREN 101)
Continuation of French 101 stressing review of basic
structures, more advanced grammar, spoken and
written communication.
FREN 103 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite:
FREN 102)
Continuation of French 102 with grammar review and
expansion, introduction to simple literary texts, spoken
and written communication.
FREN 104 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite:
FREN 103)
Continuation of French 103 with further grammar review
and expansion, reading of simple literary texts, spoken
and written communication.
FREN 125 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU. (No prerequisite.
Grade Option)
An introduction to the French language using situations
the visitor will commonly encounter. Introduction to
simple French structures and grammar with emphasis
on the spoken language.
FREN 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units).
FREN 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units).
FRENCH
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