FREN 2202 - Intermediate French II
5 Credits
Follows French 2201. Renews emphasis on communicating ideas in conversation and in writing. Study of historical and contemporary issues facing the French speaker. Cultural and literary materials will deepen the students’ knowledge of and appreciation for the customs, art, history, culture and literature of the French speaking peoples and create an awareness of cultural, social, and linguistic differences.
Pre-Requisites FREN 2201
Major Content Areas
Vocabulary development.Review and expansion of structural concepts. Culture (history, literature, art, geography, customs) .
Learning Outcomes
Identify similarities and differences between the target cultures and the student’s own culture with topics such as family, French around the world, greetings and university systems. Identify and describe contributions from the target cultures such as artwork, architecture, music, dance, and literature. Discuss and analyze contributions of cultures such as selections from various literary genres and fine arts. Carry on a short conversation about personal interests including what one is doing and is going to do. Ask and answer simple questions using practical patterns. State personal preferences and feelings. Express agreement and disagreement using memorized expressions. Read and respond to level-appropriate materials on familiar topics. Identify the main idea of selected authentic materials. Demonstrate understanding of written and spoken language that has strong visual support. Write short guided compositions on familiar topics in the present time frame.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
08 - Global Perspective 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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