FREN 2100 - Pronunciation of Standard French

Spring. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: FREN 2060 or FREN 2090 or higher, or CASE Q+ or permission of instructor. This course does not satisfy the language requirement.

T. Alkire.

This intermediate level course focuses on accent reduction. Students will learn how to transcribe French sounds while simultaneously engaging in systematic listening and pronunciation exercises. The exercises target vowels, consonants and basic intonational patterns. Expressive intonation may be addressed near the end of the semester if time permits. Class work will include memorization of short dialogues and scenes from films. Students will achieve better pronunciation, greater fluency, and increased self-assurance in spoken French by the end of the course.