French FRNC

8 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026

FRNC 1A Beginning French

Units
5
Hours
90 Lecture, 18 Lab
Advisory
ENGL C1000 (Formerly ENGL 1)
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Grading: Optional

Introduction to the French-speaking cultures of the world featuring the study and practice of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) of French. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course. May not receive credit if FRNC 1A1 and/or 1A2 have been completed.

Offered: Summer 2026 (2 sections) · Fall 2026 (3 sections)

FRNC 1B Elementary French

Units
5
Hours
90 Lecture, 18 Lab
Prerequisite
FRNC 1A
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Grading: Optional

This course further develops the fundamentals of the French language and culture. Students continue their French language skills, abilities, and knowledge in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing, while building on new vocabulary and grammar components. The knowledge build continues to focus on the history and cultures of select French-speaking areas and countries. Students will further utilize authentic language in cultural contexts. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section) · Fall 2026 (1 section)

FRNC 2A Intermediate French

Units
4
Hours
72 Lecture, 18 Lab
Prerequisite
FRNC 1B
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Grading: Optional

Review of linguistic structures at the Intermediate level; practice of critical thinking and reading skills in literary analysis of modern authors; practice of composition and research techniques. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

FRNC 2B Advanced French

Units
4
Hours
72 Lecture, 18 Lab
Prerequisite
FRNC 2A
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Grading: Optional

Review of linguistic structures at the Advanced level; practice of advanced critical thinking and reading skills in literary analysis of modern authors and historical works; further development of composition and research techniques. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

FRNC 50A French Conversation and Culture I

Units
3
Hours
54 Lecture, 18 Lab
Transfers to
CSU

Grading: Optional

Development of a basic understanding of spoken French through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Introduction to the everyday culture of Francophone people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules.

FRNC 50B French Conversation and Culture II

Units
3
Hours
54 Lecture, 18 Lab
Prerequisite
FRNC 50A
Transfers to
CSU

Grading: Optional

Development of skills learned in French 50A. Understanding of spoken French through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the life and culture of the Francophone people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules.

FRNC 50C French Conversation and Culture III

Units
3
Hours
54 Lecture, 18 Lab
Prerequisite
FRNC 50B
Transfers to
CSU

Grading: Optional

Development of skills learned in French 50B. Understanding of spoken French through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the culture and everyday life activities of Francophone people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules.

FRNC 50D French Conversation and Culture IV

Units
3
Hours
54 Lecture, 18 Lab
Prerequisite
FRNC 50C
Transfers to
CSU

Grading: Optional

Development of skills learned in French 50C. Understanding of spoken French through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied grammar. Further study of the culture and everyday life activities of Francophone people. Following an immersion instruction format, the class is entirely taught in the target world language of the selected course.

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules.

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