French, Italian, and Spanish Placement Tests
If you are planning to take an elementary French, Italian, or Spanish class and you are a new student, freshman or transfer student, or you have not yet begun the elementary language sequence on the Ann Arbor campus, you must take the placement test in order to register for the correct course. You must register for the class into which you have been placed.
If you have registered for a class prior to taking the test, you will still be required to take the test in order to verify that you are in the appropriate level class.
If you have already taken French, Italian, or Spanish 101-232 on the Ann Arbor campus, or if you have already taken the placement test once, you are not eligible to take the test again. For questions regarding the LS&A language requirement, please see a general academic advisor or call POINT-10 (764-6810).
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100. Intensive Elementary French. No credit granted to those who have completed 101, 102, or 103. (8). (LR).
Introduction to French language and culture with emphasis on
communication; the content-based approach integrates grammar with
functional use. Students completing the course will speak in short
spontaneous conversations involving everyday topics, understand the gist of one-way communications like radio and television, read for practical information, and write simple correspondence
and compositions on familiar topics.
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101. Elementary French. Students with any prior study of French must take the Placement Test. Credit is not granted for more than two courses from French 101, 102, and 103. (4). (LR).
The sequence of French 101/102 presents the essential elements
of French grammar, vocabulary, and culture which are needed in
everyday life to understand French spoken at a moderate speed
and to be understood by sympathetic native speakers. Vocabulary
and structures are practiced in class primarily through communicative
activities stressing listening and speaking. Authentic documents
are used to develop reading skills and culture. Cultural awareness
and listening skills are further developed through listening and video materials. Classes meet four hours per week in sections
of 20-25 students. Daily homework assignments involve studying
vocabulary and grammar, writing exercises or short compositions, and practice in listening comprehension. There are several quizzes
and tests, as well as midterm and final examinations and speaking
tests. Class participation is graded. Cost:3
WL:See statement above.
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102. Elementary French, Continued. French 101. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 103. French 102 is NOT open to students who have begun instruction at the high school level. College or university transfer students who have received credit for one term are encouraged to enroll in French 103. (4). (LR).
See French 101. French 102 is NOT open to students who have
begun instruction at the high school level. College or university
transfer students who have received credit for one term are encouraged
to enroll in French 103. It is STRONGLY suggested that transfer
students see H. Neu for advice regarding placement in the appropriate
course.
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231. Second-Year French. French 102 or 103; or assignment by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
Students whose last French course was NOT at University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor must take the placement test. The sequence
French 231/232 is built upon the work done in French 101/102.
It presents intensive and comprehensive grammar review, study
of finer points of French grammar structure, and the reading of
journalistic prose, short stories, and literary excerpts. Both
courses include the use of French movies and video. The proficiency
gained by the end of French 232 should enable students to express themselves in French on subjects of intellectual interest, to
understand conversation on such topics. Classes meet four times
per week in sections of 20-25 students. Since communicative skills
are emphasized daily, regular attendance and active participation
are essential. Homework consists of grammar study, writing exercises, and laboratory work, both audio and video. There are comprehensive
course-wide tests as well as midterm and final examinations.
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232. Second-Year French, Continued. French 231; or assignment by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
In French 232, students will continue learning and reviewing
vocabulary and grammar from the second half of the book Ensuite.
There will be short weekly readings (advertisements, literary
excerpts, and short stories). Throughout the term, students will
listen to French songs, see several videos (from French television)
as well as two French movies. Classes meet four times per week
in sections of 20-25 students. Since communicative skills are
emphasized, daily, regular attendance and active participation
are essential. In addition to the outside reading test, there
will be three course-wide tests, a midterm, and a final examination.
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Elementary Language Courses
Students who intend to continue a language begun in high school
must take the Placement Test to determine the language course
in which they should enroll. French 102 is NOT open to students
who have begun instruction in high school. It is strongly recommended that students who began French at another college or university
also take the placement test. Students must check with the Course
Coordinator for any exceptions to the Placement Test level.
101. Elementary French.
Students with any prior study of French must take the Placement Test. Credit is not granted for more than two courses
from French 101, 102, and 103. (4). (LR).
See French 101 (Spring Term).
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102. Elementary French, Continued. French 101. No credit granted to those
who have completed or are enrolled in 103. French 102 is NOT open
to students who have begun instruction at the high school level.
College or university transfer students who have received credit
for one term are encouraged to enroll in French 103. (4). (LR).
See French 102 (Spring Term).
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230. Intensive Second-Year
French. French 102 or 103. No credit granted to those
who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 231, or 232. (8). (LR).
The course is designed to provide insight into the culture of
French-speaking peoples; content-based themes develop cultural
awareness and encourage students to formulate opinions on a variety
of contemporary issues through reading, video, discussion, and writing. Classroom activities stress communication across the
four skills with a strong oral/written component.
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231. Second-Year French.
French 102 or 103; or assignment by placement test.
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled
in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
See French 231 (Spring Term).
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232. Second-Year French, Continued. French 231; or assignment by placement
test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled
in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
See French 232 (Spring Term).
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Cultural and Literary Studies
274. French and Francophone
Societies and Culture. French 232. (4). (HU). May
be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Section 201 - Rebels Without a Cause: The Generation Gap
in Francophone Africa. Despite huge societal differences, many similarities exist between the problems American and African
youth face in dealing with the "older generation." This
course considers why such differences do little to alter this
problem and how they aid to better understand the dynamic. (Bishop)
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