The Certificate of Achievement in French is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the essentials of the French language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. This certificate is intended for students pursuing other degrees or careers not necessarily related to the French language but who still want to learn the language. With this certificate, students can petition their employer for any benefits that may be available for those who have skills in French. Students who successfully complete the certificate will be able to communicate competently in French at a basic conversational level. While students will not be able to act as an interpreter, they will be able to communicate directly with clients, customers, coworkers, or community members who are French speakers and whose English proficiency may be limited.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| FR 101 - French IM | 4.5 | |
FR 101 - French I (4.5 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is an introduction to the essentials of French language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Various facets of French-speaking culture (history, philosophy, and politics) will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those interested in learning to speak French as well as those seeking a degree in the French language. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 4.5 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| FR 102 - French IIM | 4.5 | |
FR 102 - French II (4.5 units) Prerequisite:Completion of FR 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or completion of 2 years of high school French with a grade of "C" or better This course is a continuation to the essentials of the French Language: reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Various facets of French-speaking culture (history, philosophy, and politics) will be analyzed via cross-cultural comparisons. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for those interested in continuing to learn to speak French as well as for those seeking a degree in the French language. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 4.5 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| FR 201 - French IIIM | 4.5 | |
FR 201 - French III (4.5 units) Prerequisite: FR 102 or completion of three years of high school French with a grade of "C" or better This course stresses advanced conversational, reading, writing and translation skills. Emphasis is placed on understanding spoken French as well as on proficiency and accuracy in speaking French. The course will include an introduction to French literature as well as the reading of one novel in French to be determined by the instructor. Various facets of French culture, philosophy, politics and history will also be explored. In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. This class is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge in French as well as for those seeking a degree in the French language. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 4.5 | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| FR 202 - French IVM | 4.5 | |
FR 202 - French IV (4.5 units) Prerequisite: FR 201 with a grade of "C" or better, or completion of four years of high school French with a grade of "C" or better This course is a continuation of FR 201. The course stresses advanced conversational, reading, writing and translation skills. Emphasis is placed on understanding spoken French as well as on proficiency and accuracy in speaking French. The course will include an introduction to French literature as well as the reading of one novel in French to be determined by the instructor.In addition to classroom discussion, students are required to complete at least 27 hours of intensive individualized oral-aural practice in the Language Laboratory via interactive websites, audio CDs, video programs, and films. The Language Laboratory work focuses on vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices. Various facets of French culture, philosophy, politics and history will also be explored. This course is intended for those interested in continuing to learn to speak French as well as for those seeking a degree in the French language. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 4.5 | |
| Total Units for French COA program | 18.0 | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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