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FR 353 - French Language in Context: Independent Abroad

Students who enter this level are able to accomplish everyday needs required to live in a new culture.  In this course, students will develop independence and autonomy so that, when communication does break down, they have enough tools at their disposal to resolve these challenges on their own.  Students should welcome and invite correction and guidance from their instructors, hosts, and others in the community as they progress. They will also begin to recognize their own and their peers’ errors.

By the end of this course, students will begin to converse at a rate of speed approaching normal conversation. They will be creative, spontaneous and self-reliant as they solve problems, interpret texts, negotiate, and express their opinions, likes, and dislikes in the culture. Although students will still make errors and experience communication breakdowns, they are much more likely to resolve these on their own. Students will understand a variety of colloquial expressions and slang, and will be able to understand a wider variety of native speakers from different backgrounds. By the end of this level, students will be capable of achieving the learning outcomes outlined below.

Course Information

Discipline(s):

French Language

Term(s) Offered:

Fall
Spring

Credits:

4

Language of instruction:

French

Contact Hours:

45

Prerequisites:

This course is intended for students who know the essential mechanisms of French language and wish to improve both their oral and written comprehension and their oral and written expression

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