AP/FR 1002 3.00
Essential French (CEFR A1 Higher)
* As of Summer 2026
This course is for students whose previous experience with French is limited or has been interrupted. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to study at the A2 level, solidifying their grasp of French grammar, expanding their vocabulary, and expressing themselves in relation to everyday situations. This course does not count towards the degree requirements for students majoring or minoring in French Studies.
This course assumes that students already have some basic familiarity with the French language including the alphabet, counting, and an ability to conjugate the most common verbs in the present tense. Building upon that basic knowledge, this course enables students to talk about past actions or ask for basic information relating to day-to-day situations such as directions, and to understand instructions given. By the end of the course, students can write brief paragraphs in French and understand simple oral expressions without an accompanying text.
Prerequisites: AP/FR 1001 3.00 (with a minimum grade of C), or GL/FSL 1001 3.00 (with a minimum grade of C), or through a language placement test.
Course credit exclusions: AP/FR 0120 6.00, AP/FR 1020 6.00, GL FRAN 1820 3.00.
Notes: Please note that if you have never taken a course with the Department of French Studies you must first complete a French placement test before enrolling in this course.