French
7 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
FREN 101 First Course in French
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is a first semester course in French and is designed to introduce students to the French language and cultures of the French-speaking world. In this interactive course, students use the language by speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level. Basic language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored in French. This course is designed for students majoring in French and all students interested in the French language.
FREN 102 Second Course in French
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- FREN 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or two years of high school French.
This course is a second semester course in French and is intended for students interested in further study of the French language and cultures of the French-speaking world. In this interactive course, students use listening, reading, speaking, and writing at a more complex level than in the first course. The students further develop their receptive and productive competencies to the high-novice/low-intermediate level. Additional language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored in French. This course is designed for students majoring in French and all students interested in the French language.
FREN 201 Third Course in French
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- FREN 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or three years of high school French
This is an intermediate course in French. Language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and explored through speaking, listening, reading and writing at the intermediate level. Students explore in more depth than in previous courses the history and the culture of the French-speaking world. This course is appropriate for students preparing for a major in French as well as for those who wish to continue their studies of the French language and culture.
FREN 202 Fourth Course in French
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- FREN 201 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or four years of high school French
This is an advanced-intermediate course and is the fourth course in the French language sequence. In this interactive course, language structures and vocabulary for communication are examined and studied through speaking, listening, reading and writing at the high-intermediate level. Students continue to explore the history and the culture of the French-speaking world. Readings of literary and culturally relevant authentic materials are examined in depth. This course is designed for students preparing for a major in French as well as for those who have a strong interest in the French language and culture.
FREN 210 Conversation and Composition in French I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- FREN 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or successful completion of three years of high school French.
This course further develops oral comprehension and fluency as well as written communication at a mid-intermediate level in French through culturally relevant materials. Students develop spoken and written vocabulary, dramatize everyday topics of conversation, interpret and describe materials, and compare and contrast the cultures of the French speaking world with U.S. culture both orally and in writing. Writing strategies are emphasized and literature is introduced. This course is intended for students who want to enhance their skills in the French language.
FREN 211 Conversation and Composition French II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- FREN 210 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course develops oral comprehension and fluency as well as written proficiency in French at an advanced-intermediate level through reading, analyzing, discussing, and reporting on culturally relevant materials. Students develop oral and reading vocabulary skills, study the cultures of the French-speaking world, and further develop the reading strategies introduced in French 210 through reading literature. This course is intended for students who want to further enhance their skills in the French language.
FREN 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is designed for intermediate students who wish to work on special projects and to further develop further their skill in communication in French. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analyses, engaging in primary research and preparing reports.