Courses
French 1 | French 2 | French 14 | French 15 | French 63 | French 76
French 100S | French 101 | French 104
French 1 introduces the essential elements of French language and aspects of French and Francophone cultures. Practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Open to students who have never studied French before, or to those who have not studied French more than two years in high school. If you have already studied French, you should also present a test score for proper placement: SAT II French score of 240-410. You will NOT receive credit for taking French 1 if you have studied French for 3 or more years in high school. This course meets five class times per week and earns you 1 credit.
French 2 continues work on the essential elements of French language and aspects of culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing activities receive equal attention. Open only to students who have a SAT II French score no higher than 420-480, or who have studied French for no more than three years in high school. This course meets four class times per week and earns you 1 credit.
French 14 is an eight hour, two credit course that covers the basic elementary language curriculum. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing activities receive equal attention. Prerequisites: none. This course meets five times a week and earns you 2 credits .French 15 is an eight hour, two credit course that covers the basic intermediate language curriculum, with a heavy focus on building reading skills toward the end of the semester. Prerequisites: French 2 or 14 at Duke, or SAT II score of 490-580, or AP Language Test score of 3 in French. This course meets 5 times a week and earns you 2 credits.
French 63 is the first half of the two-semester program of intermediate French. Review of basic grammar; introduction to second language reading as a process; emphasis on understanding the cultural implication of written and visual texts; guided writing practice. Prerequisite: French 2 or 14 at Duke, or SAT II score of 490-580, or AP Language Test score of 3 in French. This class meets three times a week and earns you one credit.
French 76 is the second half of the two-semester program of intermediate French. Focus on building higher proficiency levels in all four skills. Intensive grammar review, daily reading, and in-class discussion of texts of varying lengths and styles which increase in difficulty as the semester progresses. Guided essay writing on topics related to the readings and discussion. Prerequisite: French 63 at Duke, or SAT II score of 590-630, or AP Literature Test score of 3, or an AP Language Test score of 4. This class meets three times a week and earns you one credit.
French 100S is designed to give students leaving intermediate French the reading and writing skills necessary to enter 100-level courses in French studies. Cultural and literary texts introduce students to contemporary French thought, and to how cultural practices, globalization, and immigration influence the formation of a French identity. Topics include stereotypes, family life, cuisine, youth culture, language, media, and cultural debates. Prerequisites: French 76, SAT French score of 640 or above, AP French Language 5, AP French Literature 4 or 5, or equivalent. This class meets three times a week and earns you one credit.
French 101
French 101 is an Advanced French Language/Writing Workshop. Goals include the development of competence in written expression in French, with special emphasis on stylistic variations, lexical nuances, and complex grammatical structures. Practice of different forms of French rhetoric and different styles in creative, argumentative, and analytical writings through literary, journalistic, historical and philosophical texts. Revision and rewriting, with focus on in-class analysis and critique and individual conferences. Prerequisites: French 76, SAT French score of 640 or above, AP French Language 5, AP French Literature 4 or 5, or equivalent. This class meets three times a week and earns you one credit.
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