An introduction to the French language and to the cultures of the French-speaking world. Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. No more than two years of high school French, or permission of instructor. Students are strongly encouraged to take the free placement exam in the Language Resource Center prior to registering. Offered every semester.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid
Continuation of FRE 101. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at novice and intermediate levels. French and Francophone culture integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Students who did not complete FRE 101 at GVSU are strongly encouraged to take the free placement test in the Language Resource Center prior to registering. Students may not receive credit for both FRE 150 and FRE 102. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in FRE 101, or credit, or appropriate placement test score.
Continuation of FRE 102 or FRE 150. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. French and Francophone cultures integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: C or better in FRE 102 or FRE 150.
Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing at the intermediate level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on French and Francophone culture through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Counts toward the French minor and major (non-education). Fulfills General Education Cultures - Global Perspectives. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: C or better in FRE 201 or the equivalent.
