FRE 102 & 201 Immersive Elementary French II then Intermediate French I Liberal Arts & Business Program Fall 2023 Semester - Aix-en-Provence

This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of French. Students will learn the French language via spoken and written exercises, and by observing and interacting with their immediate environment in Aix-en-Provence.The initial emphasis will be on listening comprehension and oral ability,with progressively greater emphasis on reading and writing skills.The aim of this class is to provide students with the means to understand French and express themselves. Syntactical and linguistic elements are integrated into the context of the students' daily life in France. Audiovisual and reading activities as well as in-class discussions draw upon the diversity of French and Francophone society and culture. Practical, everyday communication is emphasized in hands-on exercises in writing, speaking, listening, audio and video sessions, and during short outings in the neighborhood surrounding the IAU campus.