Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval:  5-26-2009
FRE102  2009 Fall – 2011 Summer II	LEC  4.0 Credit(s)  4.0 Period(s)  4.0 Load  Acad
Elementary French II
Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the French language along with the study of French culture. Emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: FRE101 or equivalent.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
FRE102  2009 Fall – 2011 Summer II	Elementary French II

 

1.         Demonstrate comprehension of written and oral passages that include narration in the past, present, or future, emotional reactions, current events, instructions, and commands. (I, II)

2.         Compose written passages that include narration in the past, present, or future, emotional reactions, instructions, and commands. (I, II)

3.         Ask and answer oral questions to narrate in the past, present, or future, express emotional reactions, give instructions and commands, and participate in simple conversations. (I, II)

4.         Recognize and describe key social and cultural traditions in areas where the target language is spoken/used. (III)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
FRE102  2009 Fall – 2011 Summer II	Elementary French II

 

I.          Vocabulary

            A.        Past Experiences

            B.        Celebrations, Vacationing, at Home

            C.        Asking and Giving Directions

            D.        Weather, Food, and Health

            E.         Daily Routines

            F.         Current Events

II.        Grammar

            A.        Pronouns, Adverbs and Prepositions (AVANT et APRÈS)

            B.        Special Uses and Meanings (SAVOIR/ CONNAÎTRE)

            C.        Comparisons of Equality and Inequality

            D.        The Superlative

            E.         Demonstrative Adjectives

            F.         Verbs

                        1.         Passé Composé (with AVOIR and ÊTRE)

                        2.         Passé Composé vs. Imparfait

                        3.         Recent Past

                        4.         Commands

                        5.         -re Verbs

                        6.         Double Substitution of Pronouns

III.       Culture

            A.        Geography of France and French-European Countries

            B.        Traditions and Customs