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2223

Conversational French and Phonetics

FR 305 Conversational French and Phonetics 4 cr.

Students improve their conversational abilities through emphasis on natural forms of speech and by learning how to use language in social encounters. Students learn to communicate and respond to problems as well as discuss major social issues. A variety of contexts are used to create authentic situations.

Notes: Students should pass FR 202 with a "C" or better or check with the instructor prior to this course. Students may take the language placement exam for concerns about proper placement. Contact mll@nmu.edu with questions.

Reading and Writing

FR 300 Reading and Writing 4 cr.

This course teaches essential reading and writing skills in French. Materials consist of French newspapers, magazines, short stories and will prepare students for subsequent upper level courses.

Notes: Students should pass FR 202 with a "C" or better or check with the instructor prior to this course. Students may take the language placement exam for concerns about proper placement. Contact mll@nmu.edu with questions.

Apprenticeship

FR 299 Apprenticeship 1-2 cr.

Directed apprentice work and activities that require students to use their knowledge of French and develop their competencies in the language. This includes such things as oral expression, appreciation of grammatical structure, proofreading and editing skills, research skills in French, and skills in teaching French to others.

Notes:

May be taken for a maximum of 2 credits.

Intermediate French II

FR 202 Intermediate French II 4 cr.

FR 202 is a continuation of FR 201. Students do considerably more reading and writing than in prior courses. The course expands their cultural and linguistic proficiency.

Notes: Students should pass FR 201 with a "C" or better or three years of high school French prior to this course. Students may take the language placement exam for concerns about proper placement. Contact mll@nmu.edu with questions.

Intermediate French I

FR 201 Intermediate French I 4 cr.

FR 201 reviews all grammar and major topics from FR 101 and FR 102. This course incorporates more reading, writing and conversation than in first-year courses and explores more matters dealing with French cultures. Students expand their proficiency into areas such as expressing opinions and persuading.

Notes: Students should pass FR 102 with a "C" or better or two years of high school French prior to this course. Students may take the language placement exam for concerns about proper placement. Contact mll@nmu.edu with questions.

Elementary French II

FR 102 Elementary French II 4 cr.

FR 102 is a continuation of FR 101. Students add to their proficiency in matters such as those related to health, free time, employment, travel and talking about the past.

Notes:

Students should pass FR 101 with a "C" or better or one year of high school French prior to this course. Students may take the language placement exam for concerns about proper placement. Contact mll@nmu.edu with questions.

Elementary French I

FR 101 Elementary French I 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

FR 101 is an introduction to the French language and cultures of the people who speak it. Students learn rudimentary "survival" skills such as social pleasantries, shopping, exchanging money, eating in restaurants, talking about family, school and weather.

Internship in Finance

FIN 491 Internship in Finance 1-4 cr. Professional experience for qualified accounting or finance majors. Working with accounting or other business firms. Written paper required; students evaluated by faculty supervisor in consultation with employer.
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