French Language (FREN-SHU)

Open to students with no previous training in French and to others on assignment by placement test. This course introduces students to the foundations of French grammar, vocabulary, and structure through practice of the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Not equivalent to FREN-UA 10. Only by combining FREN-UA 1 with FREN-UA 2 can a student complete the equivalent of FREN-SHU 10 and then continue on to the intermediate level. Prereq: None Fulfillment: general elective

This Elementary French II course is designed to provide students who have already studied one semester of French (or the equivalent thereof) with continued progress in the French language through the practice of the four skills. This is a continuation of FREN-SHU 1. To progress to the intermediate level, a student must complete both FREN-SHU 1 and FREN-SHU 2 (or the equivalent of both semesters, FREN-SHU 10). 4 points. Prerequisite: FREN-SHU 1 or the equivalent Fulfillment: General elective

Open to students with no previous training in French and to others on assignment by placement test. Completes the equivalent of a year's elementary level in one semester. Offered every semester. 6 points. Prerequisite: None. Fulfillment: general elective

This Intermediate French I course is designed to give students who have completed the elementary sequence (or the equivalent) a deeper understanding of the French language through the practice of the four skills. Open to students who have completed the equivalent of a year's elementary level and to others on assignment by placement test. Not equivalent to FREN-UA 20 Intensive Intermediate French. Prerequisite: FREN-SHU 2 or FREN-SHU 10 (or the equivalent or by placement exam) Fulfillment: General Elective

This course is a continuation of Intermediate French I. Students will expand their vocabulary and learn increasingly complex grammatical patterns. The course takes a balanced approach to all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Not equivalent to FREN-UA 20 Intensive Intermediate French. Prerequisite: FREN-SHU 11 or FREN-UA 11 Intermediate French I, or the equivalent or by placement exam Fulfillment: General Elective.

Completes the equivalent of a year's intermediate level in one semester. Offered every semester. 6 points. PREREQS: Intensive Elementary French or Instructor Permission Fulfillment: general elective

Systematizes and reinforces the language skills presented in earlier-level courses through an intensive review of grammar, written exercises, an introduction to composition, lexical enrichment, and literary analysis. Prerequisite: FREN-SHU 20 or FREN-SHU 12 [or the equivalent or by placement exam (http://www.nyu.edu/cas/flpexam/)] Fulfillment: General Elective

Designed for students who wish to learn the specialized language used in French business. Emphasis on oral and written communication and the acquisition of a business and commercial vocabulary dealing with the varied activities of a commercial firm (e.g., advertising, transportation, banking). Stresses group work in simulated business situations and exposure to authentic spoken materials. Prerequisite: FREN-SHU 30 French Grammar and Composition or the equivalent or take the NYU placement test (http://www.nyu.edu/cas/flpexam/). Fulfillment: general elective