# French (FR) courses Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 5 courses Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22181/25453/24468 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### FR 101 — French I - **Units:** 4.5 - **Hours:** 72 Lecture, 27 Lab - **Advisory:** It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/fr.md); Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/fr.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/fr.md) This course is an introduction to the essentials of French language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Various facets of French-speaking culture (history, philosophy, and politics) will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those interested in learning to speak French as well as those seeking a degree in the French language. ### FR 102 — French II - **Units:** 4.5 - **Hours:** 72 Lecture, 27 Lab - **Prerequisite:** FR 101 or completion of 2 years of high school French with a grade of “C” or better - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/fr.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/fr.md) This course is a continuation to the essentials of the French Language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Various facets of French-speaking culture (history, philosophy, and politics) will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those interested in continuing to learn to speak French as well as for those seeking a degree in the French language. ### FR 201 — French III - **Units:** 4.5 - **Hours:** 72 Lecture, 27 Lab - **Prerequisite:** FR 102 or completion of three years high school French with a grade of "C" or better. - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/summer-2026/fr.md); Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/fr.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/fr.md) This course stresses advanced conversational, reading, writing and translation skills. Emphasis is placed on understanding spoken French as well as on proficiency and accuracy in speaking French. The course will include an introduction to French literature as well as the reading of one novel in French to be determined by the instructor. Various facets of French culture, philosophy, politics and history will also be explored. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in French as well as for those seeking a degree in the French language. ### FR 202 — French IV - **Units:** 4.5 - **Hours:** 72 Lecture, 27 Lab - **Prerequisite:** FR 201 or completion of four years of high school French with a grade of "C" or better. - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/fr.md) This course is a continuation of FR 201. The course stresses advanced conversational, reading, writing and translation skills. Emphasis is placed on understanding spoken French as well as on proficiency and accuracy in speaking French. The course will include an introduction to French literature as well as the reading of one novel in French to be determined by the instructor.In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. Various facets of French culture, philosophy, politics and history will also be explored. This course is intended for those interested in continuing to learn to speak French as well as for those seeking a degree in the French language. ### FR 299 — Directed Study: French - **Units:** 1-3 - **Hours:** 54-162 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules Independent Study/Directed Study is intended for students who have the ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written or oral reports and/or appropriate projects. To enroll in an independent study/directed study course, students must possess a 2.5 overall grade point average, a 3.0 grade point average in the discipline of study being requested, or receive an exception from the instructor. Independent Studies/Directed Studies may be developed from any topic arising from or related to a course of study that will result in developing depth and breadth in that subject area. Students will be expected to meet on a regular basis with their faculty sponsor and submit a final report or project, and student progress shall be evaluated at regular intervals. Academic standards for Independent Studies/Directed Studies shall be the same as those for other courses. Units are awarded in accordance to Title V regulations with one unit of credit awarded for 54 hours of Directed Studies, six (6) hours of which must be with an instructor. The instructor is responsible for monitoring student progress through the semester. Students may take directed study courses for a maximum of three (3) units within a discipline, and may not accumulate more than a total of nine (9) units college wide.