Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003.
Offered at Langley, Richmond, and Surrey
Students who have completed French 11 will not receive credit at UBC for Kwantlen FREN 1100 or FREN 1101. Students who have completed French 12 and passed with a C or better will not receive credit at UBC for any Kwantlen French courses below FREN 1110.
Kwantlen offers a variety of French courses at four different levels, but not all courses are offered in every semester or on every campus. Our regular language courses are supplemented by courses in literature, conversation.
Since students come to Kwantlen from many different backgrounds, it is often difficult to determine the best level of entry for any individual. A letter grade from school is not in itself sufficient indication of a student's suitability for a particular course, particularly when there may have been a gap of a year or more in his or her studies. We therefore have standardized placement tests, which, together with a short interview, are intended to ensure placement at the right level, thus avoiding frustration.
Students with a competence in the language beyond the level of the course in which they are registered will be required to withdraw. Students who are not sure of their language level should contact an instructor.
For assessment or placement test information, please call the following telephone number followed by the appropriate voice mail number. Since FREN 1100 is an introductory language course, there is no need for an assessment.
- Call: 604.599.2222 then voice mail local:
- Richmond: 9235
- Surrey: 9263
- Langley: 9538
FREN 1100 cr-3
French for Beginners I
Students will develop listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. They will study basic grammar, vocabulary, linguistic structures and cultural elements of the francophone world.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 1101 cr-3
French for Beginners II
Students will continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. They will study basic grammar, vocabulary, linguistic structures and cultural elements of the francophone world.
Prerequisites: FREN 1100 or placement test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 1105 cr-3
Basic French I
Students will continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. They will continue to study basic grammar, vocabulary, linguistic structures, and cultural elements of the francophone world.
Prerequisites: French 11, or FREN 1101, or placement test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 1106 cr-3
Basic French II
Students will continue to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. They will continue to study basic grammar, vocabulary, linguistic structures, and cultural elements of the francophone world.
Prerequisites: FREN 1105 or placement test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 1110 cr-3
French Language
Students will consolidate the foundations established in earlier courses and increase proficiency in all language skills, with a particular concentration on grammar review. They will read and discuss the works of some Francophone writers and journalists.
Prerequisites: FREN 1106 or French 12 or placement test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 1115 cr-3
Intermediate Conversation I
Students will develop oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in French while exploring and discussing the culture of the French speaking world and discussing current affairs.
Prerequisites: FREN 1106 or French 12 or placement test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 1210 cr-3
French Language II
Students will continue to consolidate the foundations established in earlier courses and increase proficiency in all language skills, with a particular concentration on grammar review. They will read and discuss the works of some Francophone writers and journalists.
Prerequisites: FREN 1106 or French 12 or placement test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 1215 cr-3
Intermediate Conversation II
Students will continue to develop oral, listening, reading and writing skills in French while exploring and discussing the culture of the French speaking world and discussing current affairs.
Prerequisites: FREN 1115 or placement test
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 2310 cr-3
French Language and Style
Students will build on previously acquired language skills, and will further develop oral, reading and writing skills, while further exploring the Francophone culture and literature. They will converse exclusively in French during class time.
Prerequisites: FREN 1210 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
FREN 2410 cr-3
French Language and Style
This course is designed for advanced students of French and native French speakers. Through the use of French language newspapers and magazines and the works of French writers, this course consolidates the knowledge acquired in previous courses. Both written and oral work will be required.
Prerequisites: FREN 2310 or permission of instructor
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
