French
French is spoken on all continents and is predicted to become the most widely spoken language in the world within 50 years due to the economic and population growth in Africa. French literature, movies and music are much better enjoyed in the original version. (France has won 17 Nobel Prizes in literature (more than the U.S.) and has a strong movie industry) – the latest one in 2014, Patrick Modiano. Already a fluent Spanish speaker? Studying French will be fairly easy, and will turn you into a trilingual person and a true global citizen.
French Programs
French Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts Degree in French prepares students to transfer to a university with a major in French, Romance languages, or linguistics. Students develop competency in listening, comprehension, conversation, reading, writing, and culture that will benefit them in a wide variety of career paths and professional advancement.
French Language and Civilization Certificates
We offer two Certificates of Achievement, which gives students the opportunity to document their skills in the French language and their knowledge of French culture. The certificate of achievement is evidence of the student's academic persistence and achievement in the language and cultural studies for employment, and professional advancement.
French Courses
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 6A)
Elementary course for student without prior exposure to French. Develops speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in French at the ACTFL Proficiency Novice-Mid Level, and introduces French culture. Corresponds to the first two years of high school French.
5 Units (Lec 5 Hrs)
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSUGE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 6A)
Prerequisite: FRENCH 001
Continues the development of elementary speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in French at the ACTFL Proficiency Novice-High Level, and furthers understanding of French culture.
French Professors