Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2026 - FREN 102 OL01

Elementary French II (3)

Class Number: 2537

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Prerequisites:

    FREN 101, FREN 120, or FREN 121 or consult with a French advisor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Elementary French II is a carefully sequenced and highly interactive presentation of French language and culture in a media-rich course environment. To successfully take this course, students should be motivated with a sincere desire to learn about French language and francophone cultures, and be comfortable with computer technologies. This course continues on where FREN 101 left off to develop new pathways. Students with credit for FREN 122 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

(This is an online asynchronous course.)

The course continues to introduce the fundamentals of the French language, while building basic communicative skills in speaking, understanding, writing, and reading French through study and practice. The course includes a variety of activities designed to help students acquire knowledge of basic French vocabulary and grammar structures along with the ability to use what they have learned in situations of communication.

In addition, students are introduced to French and Francophone cultures through readings and exercises integrated with the materials used for language acquisition. The course will rely on the textbook En Avant! and online activities posted on the Connect platform. It will cover selected content from Chapters 6 to 10.

Every week, students will be given the opportunity to attend tutorial sessions over Zoom should they wish to ask questions and practice further with their instructor.


*Speaking French adds value to Majors in business and finance, applied sciences, health sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Knowledge of the French language can help you find a job more easily in Canada and in many other countries around the world.

Grading

  • Weekly Activities on Connect 40%
  • Three (3) Chapter Quizzes 30%
  • Four (4) Written and Oral Presentations 30%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

FREN102 will use En Avant! 4th Edition (with Connect access card)

Connect is a comprehensive online learning platform. The platform includes an eBook version of the textbook, and many other interactive modules and assignments.

You will need to purchase the Connect (720 Day Access). By purchasing this, you will retain access to Connect for 720 days (2 years) during which you can register for FREN 201 as well.

You will need a computer for accessing the Connect platform and the eBook. Possessing headphones is also important for the listening component of the exams. If you have any access concerns regarding these requirements, please contact your instructor.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

 

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.