Spring Language Courses

Students who have previously taken French and wish to take their first French course at Mount Holyoke must take a placement test and complete a questionnaire. Placement will be determined by the department chair. If you have never taken French, you may sign up for French 101. This is a two-semester course (101/102).

French 102 is a continuation of French 101, an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. The videotape-based method "French in Action" provides a lively story line and cultural context for the acquisition of basic grammatical structures with a conversational focus. The course includes frequent composition writing and a varied laboratory program. French 101/102 is recommended for students with no previous training in French or a maximum of one year of French at the high school level. Students must complete both French 101 and French 102 to fulfill the language requirement.

Does not meet a distribution or language requirement.

Prereq. French 101; 5 meetings (50 minutes) one of which will be a conversation lab; 4 credits; enrollment limited to 16

(01) C. Bloom
(02) N. Holden-Avard
(03) N. Holden-Avard
(04) C. Shread

201s Intermediate French

A comprehensive grammar review aimed at developing language skills in context and providing a foundation for continued study of writing, speaking, reading, and listening in French. Using various methods and multimedia tools, all sections will concentrate on: study of grammatical structures as means of communication; frequent compositions to develop effective writing strategies; reading short literary and non-literary texts; and, guided oral expression through structured discussions and exercises. Meetings in small groups with French or Francophone assistants will provide additional practice using the language in cultural contexts.

Meets Language requirement; does not meet a distribution requirement.

Prereq. French 102, or placement score of 150 - 350, or department placement; 2 meetings (75 minutes) and 1 meeting (50 minutes). Students registering for this course must also register for a required weekly conversation lab.; 4 credits ; enrollment limited to 16.

(01) L. Matta

203s Advanced Intermediate French

This course will improve students' writing and speaking skills in French and develop their ability to read and analyze texts. Course materials include authors and films representing cultures of the French-speaking world. Written and oral expression are strengthened through biweekly essays, class discussion, and grammar review. Students spend an additional hour each week with native French and Francophone assistants in small supplementary conversation groups.

Meets Language requirement; does not meet a distribution requirement.

Prereq. French 201, or placement score of 350 - 450, or department placement; 2 meetings (75 minutes) and 1 additional hour each week with native French and Francophone assistants in small supplementary conversation groups.

(01) C. Bloom
(02) C. Bloom
(03) F. Guévremont