French
2 courses · Shasta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
FREN-1 French 1
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270)
- Advisory
- English Placement Level 6
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This introductory course gives the student intense practice in speaking and listening to French, as well as reading and writing in French, with additional emphasis on grammar and pronunciation. The class focuses on communication related to daily life and routine activities, such as people, places, family life, weather, leisure time activities, and food. Students are introduced to the history and culture of French-speaking people. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
FREN-2 French 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 lecture total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 270)
- Prerequisite
- FREN 1 with a grade of C or higher, or Foreign Language Placement Level 2 or higher
- Advisory
- English Placement Level 6
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A continuation of French 1, the course emphasizes listening to spoken French and on speaking the language, along with writing and reading in French. Students expand their language skills and vocabulary, while improving on their ability to ask and answer questions, to discuss daily life, current events, travel, and leisure-time activities. Students will read short texts about French history and culture, as well as watch videos about French-speaking countries. This course may be offered in a distance education format.