Courses and Credits
Fall Quarter
French Art History
Read more about French Art History This course will enrich your knowledge of the arts in France from their origin to the present. Through this chronological approach to studying art history all the important movements are touched upon and placed in their political, economic, social and cultural contexts. In the fall course, you will study the history of France from the dawn of time to the French Revolution…Read more
Oral Expression
Read more about Oral Expression This course is offered each term for all levels (A2-C1).Read more
Phonetics: Theory and Practice
Read more about Phonetics: Theory and Practice This course is offered to all levels each term. This is a required course if you are at the beginner level.Les objectifs sont:Développer la perception et la prononciation des phénomènes phonétiques et phonologiques du français actuelGagner en spontanéitéDévelopper et affiner ses capacités de compréhension de l’oralPercevoir les nuances…Read more
Socio-Cultural Studies of France
Read more about Socio-Cultural Studies of France This course is offered at a B1 level. The objective of this course is to have you discover and understand the current, everyday life in France through observation, analysis, discussion and critical thinking.Read more
The History of Music (B2, C1)
Read more about The History of Music (B2, C1) The History of Music course will introduce students to the history of French music from the Baroque period to the present day. In the fall, you will study French vocal and instrumental music in the 17th and 18th centuries, moving to the 19th and 20th centuries spring semester. Composers covered include Couperin, Rameau, Gluck, Paganini, Liszt, Chopin…Read more
Theatrical Expression (B1, B2, C1)
Read more about Theatrical Expression (B1, B2, C1) In this course you will improve your ability to express yourself vocally and physically through theatrical activities, role playing, improvisation, expressive readings and practical communication such as speeches, presentations and debate.Read more
Written Comprehension - Intermediate I
Read more about Written Comprehension - Intermediate I Written Comprehension is offered all terms if you are at the intermediate 1 level. The goal of this course is to improve your comprehension of written French by picking out the characteristics of various types of written work.Read more
Written Expression
Read more about Written Expression This course is offered each term if you are at the A2-C1 levels. It is required if you are at the A2 level.Les objectifs sont:Acquérir des stratégies de compréhension et d’expression et les partagerRepérer les types d’écrits (nature et fonction) et adapter les productions aux exigences du niveauRépondre à un écrit en adéquation avec le contexte et l’intention de…Read more
French Grammar
Read more about French Grammar This course is offered each term at all levels (A2-C1).Read more
The History of France
Read more about The History of France The France of today has its foundations in the France of yesterday. The objective of this course is to have students discover the prestigious past of a nation whose foundations go far back in time. In the fall, you will begin with the time of Roman Gaul and continue to the time of Louis XIV, while the spring course begins with the French Revolution and continues to…Read more
Fall Semester
French Art History
Read more about French Art History This course will enrich your knowledge of the arts in France from their origin to the present. Through this chronological approach to studying art history all the important movements are touched upon and placed in their political, economic, social and cultural contexts. In the fall course, you will study the history of France from the dawn of time to the French Revolution…Read more
French Grammar
Read more about French Grammar This course is offered each term at all levels (A2-C1).Read more
Oral Expression
Read more about Oral Expression This course is offered each term for all levels (A2-C1).Read more
Phonetics: Theory and Practice
Read more about Phonetics: Theory and Practice This course is offered to all levels each term. This is a required course if you are at the beginner level.Les objectifs sont:Développer la perception et la prononciation des phénomènes phonétiques et phonologiques du français actuelGagner en spontanéitéDévelopper et affiner ses capacités de compréhension de l’oralPercevoir les nuances…Read more
Socio-Cultural Studies of France
Read more about Socio-Cultural Studies of France This course is offered at a B1 level. The objective of this course is to have you discover and understand the current, everyday life in France through observation, analysis, discussion and critical thinking.Read more
The History of France
Read more about The History of France The France of today has its foundations in the France of yesterday. The objective of this course is to have students discover the prestigious past of a nation whose foundations go far back in time. In the fall, you will begin with the time of Roman Gaul and continue to the time of Louis XIV, while the spring course begins with the French Revolution and continues to…Read more
The History of Music (B2, C1)
Read more about The History of Music (B2, C1) The History of Music course will introduce students to the history of French music from the Baroque period to the present day. In the fall, you will study French vocal and instrumental music in the 17th and 18th centuries, moving to the 19th and 20th centuries spring semester. Composers covered include Couperin, Rameau, Gluck, Paganini, Liszt, Chopin…Read more
Theatrical Expression (B1, B2, C1)
Read more about Theatrical Expression (B1, B2, C1) In this course you will improve your ability to express yourself vocally and physically through theatrical activities, role playing, improvisation, expressive readings and practical communication such as speeches, presentations and debate.Read more
Written Comprehension - Intermediate I
Read more about Written Comprehension - Intermediate I Written Comprehension is offered all terms if you are at the intermediate 1 level. The goal of this course is to improve your comprehension of written French by picking out the characteristics of various types of written work.Read more
Written Expression
Read more about Written Expression This course is offered each term if you are at the A2-C1 levels. It is required if you are at the A2 level.Les objectifs sont:Acquérir des stratégies de compréhension et d’expression et les partagerRepérer les types d’écrits (nature et fonction) et adapter les productions aux exigences du niveauRépondre à un écrit en adéquation avec le contexte et l’intention de…Read more
Spring Semester
French Art History
Read more about French Art History This course will enrich your knowledge of the arts in France from their origin to the present. Through this chronological approach to studying art history all the important movements are touched upon and placed in their political, economic, social and cultural contexts. In the fall course, you will study the history of France from the dawn of time to the French Revolution…Read more
French Grammar
Read more about French Grammar This course is offered each term at all levels (A2-C1).Read more
Oral Expression
Read more about Oral Expression This course is offered each term for all levels (A2-C1).Read more
Phonetics: Theory and Practice
Read more about Phonetics: Theory and Practice This course is offered to all levels each term. This is a required course if you are at the beginner level.Les objectifs sont:Développer la perception et la prononciation des phénomènes phonétiques et phonologiques du français actuelGagner en spontanéitéDévelopper et affiner ses capacités de compréhension de l’oralPercevoir les nuances…Read more
The History of France
Read more about The History of France The France of today has its foundations in the France of yesterday. The objective of this course is to have students discover the prestigious past of a nation whose foundations go far back in time. In the fall, you will begin with the time of Roman Gaul and continue to the time of Louis XIV, while the spring course begins with the French Revolution and continues to…Read more
The History of Music (B2, C1)
Read more about The History of Music (B2, C1) The History of Music course will introduce students to the history of French music from the Baroque period to the present day. In the fall, you will study French vocal and instrumental music in the 17th and 18th centuries, moving to the 19th and 20th centuries spring semester. Composers covered include Couperin, Rameau, Gluck, Paganini, Liszt, Chopin…Read more
Theatrical Expression (B1, B2, C1)
Read more about Theatrical Expression (B1, B2, C1) In this course you will improve your ability to express yourself vocally and physically through theatrical activities, role playing, improvisation, expressive readings and practical communication such as speeches, presentations and debate.Read more
Written Comprehension - Intermediate I
Read more about Written Comprehension - Intermediate I Written Comprehension is offered all terms if you are at the intermediate 1 level. The goal of this course is to improve your comprehension of written French by picking out the characteristics of various types of written work.Read more
Socio-Cultural Studies of France
Read more about Socio-Cultural Studies of France This course is offered at a B1 level. The objective of this course is to have you discover and understand the current, everyday life in France through observation, analysis, discussion and critical thinking.Read more
Socio-Economic Current Events in France (B1, B2, C1)
Read more about Socio-Economic Current Events in France (B1, B2, C1) This is a six hour course that allows you to better understand the socio-economic aspects of present day France.Read more
Written Expression
Read more about Written Expression This course is offered each term if you are at the A2-C1 levels. It is required if you are at the A2 level.Les objectifs sont:Acquérir des stratégies de compréhension et d’expression et les partagerRepérer les types d’écrits (nature et fonction) et adapter les productions aux exigences du niveauRépondre à un écrit en adéquation avec le contexte et l’intention de…Read more
Summer
French Language
Read more about French Language Required for all beginner and elementary students.Les objectifs sont:Développer des connaissances dans des domaines variés de la vie socialeAcquérir et développer des stratégies d’apprentissage visant à l’autonomieCompréhension écrite : comprendre l’essentiel d’annonces, de messages simples et de documents informatifsCompréhension orale : comprendre des expressions quotidiennes…Read more
French Language Lab
Read more about French Language Lab Required for students at all levels. Les objectifs sont:Read more
Oral Comprehension in Angers
Read more about Oral Comprehension in Angers Required for all beginner and elementary students.Les objectifs sont:Parler de soi, de la vie quotidienne et sociale, des activités, des sorties… au passé, au présent et au futur proche de l’indicatifAcquérir et s’approprier, par la manipulation, les outils travaillés dans le cours de langue du niveau.Prendre conscience de la place de la communication…Read more
French Civilization
Read more about French Civilization Required for all intermediate and advanced students.Read more
French Conversation
Read more about French Conversation Students will learn how to express their emotions, interests, passions, and opinions, as well as those of others.Read more