Intermediate French: Francophone Culture in Local Communities
FRENCH 20 001
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Course Information
Description
In this intermediate-level language course we will explore cultural topics such as music, dance, and cuisine in French-speaking countries around the world. We will in turn expand our discovery of Francophone cultures through conversations with online language partners, interactive discussions with French-speaking guests, and exploration of local Francophone communities. Themes such as family life in West Africa, sustainability in the French-speaking Pacific, and artist identity in Quebec will be broached through communicative activities in order to build on oral, written, and intercultural competences. Using various texts, films, and multimedia resources as a basis for discussion, we will also build vocabulary and review and refine various grammatical structures. This course will also include online partner conversations through the Boomalang platform.
Course Notes
Conducted in French. May count toward the language requirement. May not be taken Pass/Fail but may be taken Sat/Unsat by GSAS students. Not open to auditors. This course is taught by members of the Department. To engage with online Francophone partners through the Boomalang platform, students will be required to purchase an access code for $40-50, as part of the course materials. **Students must complete the online information survey on Canvas before registering for the course.
Recommended Prep
Prerequisite: Either a score between 301 and 350 on the Harvard placement exam, or between 451 and 600 on the SAT II French exam, or 3 years of French in high school, or completion of French 11 or 15.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
