FREN 215 - The French-Speaking World Today (4)

Continued study of French language and culture with a focus on contemporary French and francophone societies, current events, and cultural practices. Through authentic texts, media, music, film, and the arts, students develop their French language skills while examining how French is lived, spoken, and evolving in regions such as France, Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada. The course emphasizes developing communication skills and
cultural awareness through extensive listening and reading activities, conversational practice, and writing short compositions. Designed to prepare students for further intermediate or advanced study, the course is conducted entirely in French. Prerequisite: FREN 110 or 130, or appropriate score on placement test. Fall.