Continuation of FREN 122. Refinement of reading, writing and speaking skills through the study of contemporary literature and other authentic documents of the French-speaking world. Full description: https://fhis.ubc.ca/course-description/fren123/

Contemporary French Language and Literature II

French 123 is a continuation of French 122: a refinement of reading, speaking and listening skills with additional emphasis on techniques of writing through diverse activities:

an interactive approach to the review of French grammar, stressing communicative competence;

an emphasis on expressing ones opinion on different topics (work and studies, literature, arts and news):

a practical application of strategies for essay-writing in French;

a study of contemporary literature and other authentic documents (newspapers, blogs, music, etc.) of the French-Speaking world.

The FREN 123 syllabus follows the Common European Framework of Reference guidelines for the B1.2 level.

Three hours a week will be devoted to providing students with tools for dealing with most situations that they would likely encounter in a French speaking region. Students will be able to produce structured and connected texts on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or related to documents read inside and outside of the classroom (literature, news and ); to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions; and to give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and decisions.

Lectures and class discussions are all conducted in French. If you are unsure whether this is the appropriate level of French course for you, click here

Contemporary French Language and Literature II

French 123 is a continuation of French 122: a refinement of reading, speaking and listening skills with additional emphasis on techniques of writing through diverse activities:

an interactive approach to the review of French grammar, stressing communicative competence;

an emphasis on expressing ones opinion on different topics (work and studies, literature, arts and news):

a practical application of strategies for essay-writing in French;

a study of contemporary literature and other authentic documents (newspapers, blogs, music, etc.) of the French-Speaking world.

The FREN 123 syllabus follows the Common European Framework of Reference guidelines for the B1.2 level.

Three hours a week will be devoted to providing students with tools for dealing with most situations that they would likely encounter in a French speaking region. Students will be able to produce structured and connected texts on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or related to documents read inside and outside of the classroom (literature, news and ); to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions; and to give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and decisions.

Lectures and class discussions are all conducted in French. If you are unsure whether this is the appropriate level of French course for you, click here

Contemporary French Language and Literature II

French 123 is a continuation of French 122: a refinement of reading, speaking and listening skills with additional emphasis on techniques of writing through diverse activities:

an interactive approach to the review of French grammar, stressing communicative competence;

an emphasis on expressing ones opinion on different topics (work and studies, literature, arts and news):

a practical application of strategies for essay-writing in French;

a study of contemporary literature and other authentic documents (newspapers, blogs, music, etc.) of the French-Speaking world.

The FREN 123 syllabus follows the Common European Framework of Reference guidelines for the B1.2 level.

Three hours a week will be devoted to providing students with tools for dealing with most situations that they would likely encounter in a French speaking region. Students will be able to produce structured and connected texts on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or related to documents read inside and outside of the classroom (literature, news and ); to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions; and to give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and decisions.

Lectures and class discussions are all conducted in French. If you are unsure whether this is the appropriate level of French course for you, click here

Contemporary French Language and Literature II

French 123 is a continuation of French 122: a refinement of reading, speaking and listening skills with additional emphasis on techniques of writing through diverse activities:

an interactive approach to the review of French grammar, stressing communicative competence;

an emphasis on expressing ones opinion on different topics (work and studies, literature, arts and news):

a practical application of strategies for essay-writing in French;

a study of contemporary literature and other authentic documents (newspapers, blogs, music, etc.) of the French-Speaking world.

The FREN 123 syllabus follows the Common European Framework of Reference guidelines for the B1.2 level.

Three hours a week will be devoted to providing students with tools for dealing with most situations that they would likely encounter in a French speaking region. Students will be able to produce structured and connected texts on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or related to documents read inside and outside of the classroom (literature, news and ); to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes and ambitions; and to give reasons and explanations for opinions, plans and decisions.

Lectures and class discussions are all conducted in French. If you are unsure whether this is the appropriate level of French course for click hereyou, click here.

FREN 123 W02 is a general waitlist for all FREN 123 sections in Term 2. Registering for this waitlist (W02) serves two purposes: 1) If space opens up in any section of this course, you will be notified and/or placed automatically in the open section (W02 -> Any Section); 2) If there is sufficient demand for an additional section of this course to be offered, you will be notified when an additional section is created. Full sections will at times be blocked for registration and waitlisted students will be transferred to sections on a priority basis.