French (FREN)
This is a list of the French (FREN) courses available at Kwantlen.
FREN 1100 CR-3
French for Beginners I
Students will use the communicative approach to develop basic oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in French while exploring Francophone cultures.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
FREN 1101 CR-3
French for Beginners II
Students will use the communicative approach to build on basic skills and continue to develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills while further exploring Francophone cultures.
Prerequisites: FREN 1100 or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
FREN 2200 CR-3 (Formerly FREN 1105 )
Intermediate French I
Students will build on previously acquired listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They will continue developing interpersonal and intercultural communication skills while further exploring Francophone cultures.
Prerequisites: French 11, or FREN 1101, or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
FREN 2201 CR-3 (Formerly FREN 1106 )
Intermediate French II
Students will reinforce and expand previously acquired listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. They will continue developing interpersonal and intercultural communication skills while further exploring Francophone cultures.
Prerequisites: FREN 2200 (formerly FREN 1105) or equivalent, or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
FREN 3300 CR-3 (Formerly FREN 1110 )
Upper Intermediate French I
Students will consolidate the foundations established in earlier courses and will increase proficiency in all language skills at an upper-intermediate level. They will focus on complex grammatical structures and specialized vocabulary. Students will read and discuss the works of Francophone writers and journalists, as well as analyze contemporary Francophone movies.
Prerequisites: FREN 2201 (formerly FREN 1106) or French 12 or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
FREN 3301 CR-3 (Formerly FREN 1210 )
Upper Intermediate French II
Students will further consolidate the foundations established in earlier courses and increase proficiency in all language skills at an upper-intermediate level. They will continue their advanced study of complex grammatical structures and specialized vocabulary. They will read and discuss the works of Francophone writers and journalists, as well as analyze contemporary Francophone movies.
Prerequisites: FREN 3300 (formerly FREN 1110) or assessment by instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide )
FREN 3305 CR-3 (Formerly FREN 2205 )
French Through the Media
Students will enhance their knowledge of written and spoken French and will develop their understanding of contemporary Francophone societies through discussions and analyses of current political, economic, scientific and cultural events as covered in French language mass media.
Prerequisites: FREN 2201 (formerly FREN 1106) or assessment by instructor