MCCCD Program Description

Elementary French I

Course: FRE101

First Term: 2014 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the French language. Includes the study of French culture, practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. (I, II) 2. Compose written passages that include biographical information, basic questions and descriptions, short narratives, brief dialogues, survival vocabulary, and current events. (I, II) 3. Ask and answer oral questions to satisfy basic needs, express biographical information, provide short descriptions, and participate in very simple conversations. (I, II) 4. Identify cultural aspects of the target language. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Vocabulary A. Self, Family and Others B. Months and Days of the Week C. Numbers and Telling Time D. Daily Activities E. College and Career F. Travel, Shopping, and Restaurants G. Telling Time H. Current Events II. Grammar A. Phonetic Vowel French System B. Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Articles, and Agreements C. Negation D. Verbs 1. Infinitives 2. Present Tense ¿er and ¿ir Verbs 3. Near Future (ALLER + Infinitive) 4. Special Uses and Meanings (AVOIR/?RE, ?RE/FAIRE) 5. The Time (IL FAIT) E. Expressing Necessity (IL FAUT + Infinitive) III. Culture A. Formal vs. Informal Communication B. The Francophone World (France, Quebec, African Countries) C. Family and Community D. Regional Differences and Languages in France

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/26/2009

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