FRE 111(3-0-3)
Basic Conversational French
This course introduces students to the idiomatic usage, vocabulary, and syntax of contemporary colloquial French. Each lesson focuses special attention on speaking and understanding spoken French in a situational context. The topics covered include: reading a French menu, making plane reservations, making a telephone call (local or overseas), changing foreign currency, obtaining directions. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language lab is required per term.