This course is a second semester Elementary French course, a continuation of level FR 1010 with emphasis on acquiring basic level of proficiency in the language and understanding the culture of France and the Francophone world. This course will enable students to improve their comprehension skills through the use of authentic audio and video material and to acquire vocabulary to face situations in their real life in Paris. The four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are reinforced and special emphasis is placed on pronunciation.In-class work will be supplemented by multimedia activities and real-life situations in the City of Paris.
Code
FR1200
Name
FRENCH AND CULTURE II
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
FR1100 OR FR1200 OR FR1200CCF
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
FR (French)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
CCF
CAMS ID
4492
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Understand the main points in simple, clear and short announcements and messages. 
Express emotions and simple feelings.
Briefly describe persons, places and cities.
Understand short documents related to professional or administrative matters: job ads, brochures, accident declarations, rental ads.
Interact according different contexts and situations, using the appropriate level of language. 
You will be able to interact meaningfully with French speakers and acquire a foundation to conduct your everyday personal and professional life in a francophone context (CCF1).
You will develop an appreciation for French and francophone cultures and be aware of the scope of cultural differences in your new environment, with the ability to recognize when such differences require negotiation (CCF2).