Spring 2026 - FREN 101 OL01
Elementary French I (3)
Class Number: 4769
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 is an online asynchronous course.)
The course introduces the fundamentals of the French language, while building basic communicative skills in speaking, understanding, writing, and reading French through (self-)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 1 to 5.
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%
- Two (2) Compositions 15%
- Three (3) Oral Assignments 15%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
FREN101 & FREN102 will use En Avant! 4th Edition (with Connect access card)
While three purchasing categories (Digital, Print, Bundles) are available to you, it is strongly recommended that you purchase one of the following Digital options:
· Connect with eBook (180 days)
· Connect with eBook (2 years) (Choose this option if you plan to complete both FREN 101 & 102 within this academic year or the next.)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.
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.