{
  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "FRCH",
  "name": "French",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/coursesaz/frch/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "FRCH 1",
      "subject": "FRCH",
      "number": "1",
      "title": "Elementary French",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "Lecture: 72",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Extensive exposure to the French culture and the cultures of the French-speaking countries. Beginning course for students without prior exposure to French. Begins to develop the ability to converse, read, and write in French. Emphasis is on oral proficiency. Includes the study of principles of language learning, pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and grammatical structures.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/frch/#frch-1"
        },
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/winter-2027/frch/#frch-1"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "FRCH 2",
      "subject": "FRCH",
      "number": "2",
      "title": "Continuing Elementary French",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "Lecture: 72",
      "prerequisite": "FRCH 1 or two years of high school French",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Further development of conversational, reading, and writing skills in French, with emphasis on communicative skills, expansion of vocabulary, and understanding of structure. Extensive exploration and analysis of the cultures of French-speaking countries.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/frch/#frch-2"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "FRCH 3",
      "subject": "FRCH",
      "number": "3",
      "title": "Intermediate French",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "Lecture: 72",
      "prerequisite": "FRCH 2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Expansion of vocabulary and structural components. Further development of communicative proficiency with increasing emphasis on reading and writing. Extensive exposure to culture from France and other French-speaking countries.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/frch/#frch-3"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "FRCH 4",
      "subject": "FRCH",
      "number": "4",
      "title": "Continuing Intermediate French",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "Lecture: 72",
      "prerequisite": "FRCH 3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Continued development of intermediate-level proficiency in French. Increasing emphasis on reading and writing. Extensive exposure to cultural elements such as art, music, film, and history from France and other French-speaking countries.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "FRCH 53",
      "subject": "FRCH",
      "number": "53",
      "title": "Intermediate Conversational French",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "FRCH 2",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Intermediate level fluency through expansion of vocabulary and practical use of language.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "FRCH 54",
      "subject": "FRCH",
      "number": "54",
      "title": "Continuing Intermediate Conversational French",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "prerequisite": "FRCH 3 or FRCH 53",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Continuing to intermediate fluency through further expansion of vocabulary and practical use of language.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "FRCH 60",
      "subject": "FRCH",
      "number": "60",
      "title": "French Culture Through Cinema",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture: 54",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "French culture and history as presented in classic and contemporary French films. Analysis of characters and political, social, and artistic movements in France and other Francophone countries as reflected in the works of French-speaking film directors and writers. Lectures and class discussions conducted in English. All films with English subtitles.",
      "notes": [
        "Degree Applicable",
        "May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/mt-san-antonio-college/schedule/fall-2026/frch/#frch-60"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}