French (FREN)
FREN 1000 - Basic Spoken French I
(3 Credits)
This is an introductory elective course for beginners emphasizing correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary for practical use in everyday conversational situations and travel dialogues. Students with no previous study of the language are prepared to use and understand it within a limited context and basic structure.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
FREN 1030 - Elementary French I
(3 Credits)
This course is for students with little or no preparation and covers elements of the language including conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural aspects. It is designed to develop a global perspective and curiosity about the French-speaking countries – their language and cultures.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
FREN 1040 - Elementary French II
(3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of French 1030 and builds on the elements of the language at the elementary level, including conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and cultural aspects.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): FREN 1010 or FREN 1030
Course completes the following requirements:
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
FREN 2010 - Intermediate French I
(3 Credits)
This course helps students develop skill in reading and discussing French texts related to culture and literature. Course work is supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation and composition.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): FREN 1020 or FREN 1040
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes
FREN 2020 - Intermediate French II
(3 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Intermediate French I (FREN 2010).
Lecture: 3 hours
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2010
Course completes the following requirements:
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
Oral Communication
Diverse Perspectives
Humanities Requirement
World Languages Requirement
URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes