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FREN 116 Intensive Introductory French
Summer 2026

This is the non-credit option for FREN 1016.

Rating
Difficulty
3.46
GPA
FREN 126 Intensive Introductory French
Summer 2026

This is the non-credit option for FREN 1026.

Rating
Difficulty
3.33
GPA
FREN 216 Intensive Intermediate French
Summer 2026

This is the non-credit option for FREN 2016.

Rating
Difficulty
3.61
GPA
FREN 226 Intensive Intermediate French
Summer 2026

This is the non-credit option for FREN 2026.

Rating
Difficulty
3.61
GPA
FREN 1000 Reading
Spring 2026

Reading

Rating
Difficulty
3.50
GPA
FREN 1010 Elementary French I
Fall 2026

Development of basic oral expression, listening and reading comprehension, and writing. Language laboratory work is required. Followed by FREN 1020. Prerequisite: Limited or no previous formal instruction in French.

4.3
Rating
3.2
Difficulty
3.44
GPA
FREN 1016 Intensive Introductory French
Summer 2026

This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute.

Rating
Difficulty
3.41
GPA
FREN 1020 Elementary French II
Fall 2026

Designed for students with an elementary knowledge of French. Further develops the skills of speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing. Language laboratory work is required. Followed by FREN 2010. Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or one or two years of previous formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.

4.1
Rating
2.6
Difficulty
3.47
GPA
FREN 1026 Intensive Introductory French
Summer 2026

This intensive course begins with instruction in basic oral expression, listening comprehension, elementary reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills at the intermediate level. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: Fren 1016 or equivalent.

Rating
Difficulty
3.42
GPA
FREN 1050 Accelerated Elementary French
Fall 2026

Reviews basic oral expression, listening, reading comprehension, and writing. Covers the material in the FREN 1010-1020 text in one semester at an accelerated pace. Language lab required followed by FREN 2010. Prerequisite: Previous background in French (more than two years of French in secondary school) and an achievement test score below 540 or a placement score below 378, or permission of the department.

4.4
Rating
2.9
Difficulty
3.50
GPA
FREN 2010 Intermediate French I
Fall 2026

Develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Focuses on reading skill development through readings on contemporary Francophone culture and short stories. Followed by FREN 2020. Prerequisite: FREN 1020 or one to three years of formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.

3.9
Rating
2.6
Difficulty
3.49
GPA
FREN 2016 Intensive Intermediate French
Summer 2026

This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: FREN 1016, 1026 or equivalent.

Rating
Difficulty
3.43
GPA
FREN 2020 Intermediate French II
Fall 2026

Designed for continued development of the four skills at an advanced level. Readings emphasize contemporary Francophone culture and include a modern French play. Prerequisite: FREN 2010 or one to three years of formal instruction in French and appropriate SAT score.

3.8
Rating
2.8
Difficulty
3.57
GPA
FREN 2026 Intensive Intermediate French
Summer 2026

This intensive course begins with instruction in intermediate level oral expression, listening comprehension, reading and writing, and continues with further development of these four skills. Part of the Summer Language Institute. Prerequisites: FREN 1016, 1026, 2016 or equivalent.

Rating
Difficulty
3.45
GPA
FREN 2320 Intensive Intermediate French
Fall 2022

This in-depth, intermediate-level course is recommended for students whose placement scores nearly exempt them from FREN 2020, and for any students who wish to refine and expand their mastery of French grammar before taking 3000-level courses. Students who have completed FREN 2020 may take 2320 as an elective to fine-tune their language skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score (into 2020/2320) or departmental permission.

4.3
Rating
2.8
Difficulty
3.73
GPA
FREN 3028 Language House Conversation
Fall 2026

For students residing in the French House.

Rating
Difficulty
3.93
GPA
FREN 3029 Language House Conversation
Spring 2026

For students residing in the French House.

4.7
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.74
GPA
FREN 3030 Phonetics
Spring 2026

Reviews pronunciation, phonetics, and phonology for undergraduates.

3.3
Rating
2.6
Difficulty
3.61
GPA
FREN 3031 Finding Your Voice in French
Fall 2026

In this course, students explore and develop their own "voice" in written and spoken French. Through reading and viewing a variety of cultural artifacts in French, and completing a series of individual and collaborative creative projects, students will improve their skills in grammar, communication, self-expression and editing. Prerequisite: FREN 2020, 2320, or the equivalent, or appropriate AP, F-CAPE, or SAT score.

4.2
Rating
3.1
Difficulty
3.53
GPA
FREN 3032 Text, Image, Culture
Spring 2025

In this course, students will discover and engage critically with a broad sampling of French and Francophone cultural production representing a variety of periods, genres, approaches, and media. Students will read, view, write about and discuss a range of works that may include poetry, painting, prose, music, theater, films, graphic novels, photographs, essays, and historical documents. Prerequisite: FREN 3031.

4.0
Rating
3.0
Difficulty
3.58
GPA
FREN 3034 Advanced Oral Expression in French
Fall 2026

A focus on speaking, listening, and pronunciation. Activities include guided conversation practice, discussion leading, and other oral activities related to authentic materials in French. Work may include quizzes, presentations, reports, interviews, exams , and projects. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent. Not intended for students who are native speakers of French or whose secondary education was in French schools.

3.0
Rating
1.3
Difficulty
3.86
GPA
FREN 3035 Business French
Fall 2026

In this course, students will learn about the major industries, organizational structures, and the primary positions within French and francophone businesses. They will gain experience in business research, will hone their oral and written French for use in a business-setting, will have practice job interviews, and will learn the practical aspects of living and working in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent.

4.3
Rating
2.5
Difficulty
3.82
GPA
FREN 3036 Introduction to Translation
Spring 2026

This course will provide a practical and theoretical introduction to methods of translation from French to English and from English to French. Topics covered may include an introduction to translation studies, application of translation tools and practices, grammar review, and cross-cultural analysis of a variety of both literary and non-literary texts. Pre-requisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent placement.

4.4
Rating
2.3
Difficulty
3.90
GPA
FREN 3037 French for Global Development and Humanitarian Action
Spring 2025

Designed for students seeking to develop advanced linguistic skills in oral and written French and cultural competence in preparation for careers related to global development and humanitarian action. Discussions and assignments revolve around case studies and simulated professional situations drawn from real-life global development and humanitarian aid initiatives in the francophone world.

Rating
Difficulty
3.90
GPA
FREN 3040 Introduction to French Studies
Spring 2026

An introductory survey of French and Francophone cultural production representing a variety of periods, genres, approaches, and media. Students will read, view, discuss, and practice interpreting.

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Difficulty
GPA