French 1004
French Fundamentals

Antirequisite(s): Grade 12 French, French 1002*, French 1003A/B*, French 1010, and French 1011A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department of French Studies based on the French Placement Test.

NOTE: Students who already have French 1002 or French 1003A/B without French 1010 or French 1011A/B can get Special Permission from the Department of French Studies to take French 1004 for 2025-2026.

Course Description: Revised version for 2025-2026!
A beginner's guide to French grammar and vocabulary, designed to enhance language acquisition through a variety of communicative activities and exercises, with an emphasis on understanding parts of speech and how they interact. The course aims to help students acquire the basics of the French language using reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

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Course Materials:

  • A custom Textbook is available at the Book Store at Western
  • The online Brightspace site includes additional course materials.

Important Notice:

  • Students are required to download and install the free for assignments.
  • The In-class sections meet twice a week on Main campus.
  • The online section 650 is asynchronous except for the Final Exam.

All sections have a synchronous in-person Final Exam on Main Campus, including students enrolled in online section 650. 

Auditing is not permitted.