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French

Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts in French (AA in French) provides students with a solid foundation of the French language and of the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world. The courses introduce students to the basics of language so that they gain confidence in reading, writing, and conversing in the French language. Courses present students a variety of texts in different formats and genres to reveal the rich history, customs, and cultures of the French-speaking world. The Associate of Arts in French provides students with the necessary coursework to transfer to a four-year university where students will have the opportunity to complete a bachelor's or graduate degree in French. Depending on their entry level of French, the students seeking an A.A. in French can choose to start among the following courses: FRNC 1A, FRNC 1B, or FRNC 2A.

Major Core Requirements (20 units)

Course NumberCourse TitleUnits
FRNC001ABeginning French5 units
FRNC001BBeginning French5 units
FRNC002AIntermediate French5 units
FRNC002BIntermediate French5 units
FRNC003AAdvanced French Oral and Written Composition5 units
FRNC003BAdvanced French Oral and Written Composition5 units

Total Major Units: 20 units

To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:

  1. Achieve a grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better in the major requirements.
  2. Completion of 看片视频, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
  3. Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Read and demonstrate understanding of the main concepts of a written text, such as newspaper articles and short stories.
  • Explain aspects of diverse cultural and global awareness relevant to French speaking countries.
  • Communicate about common daily topics in French.
  • Customize the mode of communication appropriate to specific francophone audiences.
  • Speak and convey information with accuracy and pronunciation acceptable to native-speakers of the French language.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to intercultural aspects and social global matters.