French Studies

Basic Language Study

Florida Atlantic offers five semesterfs of basic French language: Beginning French (FRE 1120 and FRE 1121), Intermediate French (FRE 2220 and FRE 2221), and Advanced French (FRE 3400). Full course descriptions, including pre-requisites required at each level, can be found in the Course Catalog. Students wishing to take French for their Florida Atlantic foreign language requirement can click here for specific guidelines and instructions.

We also offer several unique options for basic French language study:

1. FAST TRACK: Complete a year's worth of French (FRE 1120 and 1121) in one semester! This fast-paced and dynamic course provides students with a near-immersion experience, all without having to leave South Florida.

2. Interested in studying French abroad?

http://www.fau.edu/goabroad/Exchange_Programs.php#France

http://www.fau.edu/goabroad/Direct_Enroll_Programs.php#France

All basic French language courses are taught by experienced faculty and well-trained and supervised graduate students who communicate uniquely in French using the communicative approach. All basic French language courses combine language study with cultural exploration.

General Program Information

Dr. Eric Berlatsky
Interim Chair
Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature
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777 Glades Road, CU 232J
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
561.297.2118

Lower-Division Language Placement

Dr. G茅raldine Blattner
Director of the Basic French Language Program
Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature
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777 Glades Road, CU 232E
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991
561.297.2679

Placement Exam Procedures for French

Go to

Create an account and log in
Take the test (20-25 minutes)
When you are finished please print out your results and bring them to your first class.

Placement:

Score: 0-295 > French 1120

Score: 296 - 349 > French 1121

Score 350 - 439 > French 2220

Score 440+ > French 2221

Score 680+ > French 3400

If you place in a different level, your instructor will direct you to the proper place. Instructor鈥檚 email is available in the course schedule system . Still need help? Contact Dr. Geraldine Blattner.

Note: You will NOT be permitted to attend FRE 1120 without this printed results sheet!

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