Fall 2026 - FREN 101 OL01
Elementary French I (3)
Class Number: 4793
Delivery Method: Online
Overview
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Elementary French I 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. Students with credit for FREN 121 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is for students who have never taken French courses or have never experienced French before. It introduces the fundamentals of the French language, while developing basic communicative proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It includes grammar explanations, readings, vocabulary building, and listening comprehension. The course also introduces various aspects of francophone cultures.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
By the end of this course, students will learn to:
- recognize key elements of spoken exchanges.
- become automatic with words and phrases that will be the foundation for their French.
- comprehend and write written words and expressions.
- identify correct grammatical forms.
Grading
REQUIREMENTS:
In order to successfully complete this course, you must obtain at least 50% overall. The course grades are not curved, and you can find the grading scale on Canvas. The following chart shows how the final grade is determined:
|
Weekly Activities |
40% |
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5 Oral Assignments |
30% |
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3 Quizzes |
30% |
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
E-material for purchase once you create your account on MindTap/Cengage: Jansma/Kassen/Denié-Higney, Atelier 2nd ed, 2024
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
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.