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FREN E-1a Section 1 (15360)

Fall 2024

Elementary French I

Anne Taieb MA, Senior Lecturer in French, Tufts University

This course is an introduction to French with an emphasis on communication though various interactive activities and role-playing. Students practice all four activities (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). At the end of the semester, students are able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions, to introduce themselves and others, and to ask and answer questions about their daily activities.

FREN E-1b Section 1 (25004)

Spring 2025

Elementary French I

Anne Taieb MA, Senior Lecturer in French, Tufts University

This course develops the basic communicative skills of listening, reading, and writing with an emphasis on speaking the language. Students improve their conversational French though various interactive activities. They are introduced to French and Francophone culture.

Prerequisites: FREN E-1a, or the equivalent.

FREN E-1 Section 1 (16457)

Fall 2024

Intensive Elementary French I

Kimberlee Anne Campbell PhD, Consultant

Students learn basic French grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills. This course features one-on-one conversations with the instructor, and small group discussions with other students. Assessment is by portfolio and conversations with the instructor.

FREN E-2 Section 1 (26022)

Spring 2025

Intensive Elementary French II

Kimberlee Anne Campbell PhD, Consultant

Students continue to develop their communication skills, building on the materials from FREN E-1. This course features one-on-one conversations with the instructor and small group discussions with other students. Assessment is by portfolio and conversations with the instructor.

Prerequisites: FREN E-1b or FREN E-1.