French
A.A. Degree World Languages - French · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units
This program introduces the fundamentals of language learning (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with emphasis on language production, grammar, syntax, vocabulary acquisition, and exposure to the French culture. The French Associate in Arts can be obtained by completing the 23-24-unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate reading, writing, and analysis in French at the intermediate/high to advanced proficiency level based on the ACTFL guidelines.
Demonstrate oral and aural abilities in French at the intermediate/high to advanced proficiency level based on the ACTFL guidelines.
Build cultural awareness of French-speaking cultures through comparison and contrast of linguistic variances, as well as various customs, societies, and institutions.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| French Major | 23-24 | |
| Required Courses: Complete FREN 001 or FREN 031/FREN 032 | 5-6 | |
| FREN 001 | First Semester French | 5 |
| FREN 031 | First Semester French, Part 1 | 3 |
| FREN 032 | First Semester French, Part 2 | 3 |
| Complete FREN 001 or FREN 031 through Credit for Prior Learning | 0-5 | |
| Complete All | 15 | |
| FREN 002 | Second Semester French | 5 |
| FREN 003 | Third Semester French | 5 |
| FREN 004 | Fourth Semester French | 5 |
| Complete FREN 002-FREN 004 through Credit For Prior Learning | 0-15 | |
| Select one course | 3 | |
| FREN 011 | Conversational French | 3 |
| FREN 101 | Cross Age Teaching in French | 3 |