Placement Information

Enrolling in the Right Course

This table provides you with suggested courses based on your language background. If you have any additional questions concerning what course you should take, please contact a French instructor for more information. Native or heritage speakers of French should also consult the department about appropriate placement.

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IF YOU'VE...

Beginning French I
(Fr 1101, Fall Semester only)

never before studied French, or taken one year of a French language course in high school

Beginning French II
(Fr 1102, Spring Semester only)

taken two years of recent high school French language courses

Intermediate French I
(Fr 1201, Fall Semester only)

taken three years of high school French language courses

Intermediate French II
(Fr 1202, Spring Semester only)

taken 4 years of high school French language courses

Fr 3xxx

taken 5 years of high school French language courses (instructor permission required)