French FRNCH

FRNCH-1 Elementary French, Part 1

Units

4

Hours

72 lecture hours

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Introduction to the language and culture of the French-speaking world. It includes the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing French with an emphasis on the communicative skills, as well as the fundamentals of French grammar. This course is equivalent to one year of high school French.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

FRNCH-2 Elementary French, Part 2

Units

4

Hours

72 lecture hours

Prerequisite

FRNCH-1 or One year of high school French or

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Placement exam: Students must score 70% or higher on a placement test administered by the Foreign Language Department or by placement.

A continuation of French 1. Provides further basic communication skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. It includes practice at the intermediate level and review of the fundamentals of French grammar. (L)

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.