Arts, Letters and Science — Foreign Languages Arts, Letters and Science — Foreign Languages Attendance in the language laboratory for a minimum of two hours a week is required of all first year foreign language students. Placement with High School Training in Languages—A student entering a foreign language class with high school foreign language training may take a placement examination or demonstrate in some other satisfactory manner his knowledge of the subject for placement in a more advanced class. No more than 15 equivalent college credits earned in high school may be applied towards the bachelor of arts foreign language requirement. Special Examination for Foreign Residence*—Students who have had foreign residence may, with the consent of the department, obtain up to 24 hours of special foreign language credit. This may be done by completing an upper division course with a grade B or better; then after payment of a special fee, the student will be permitted to take a special examination for a maximum of 24 hours of lower division credit. Credit obtained by special examination is usually not transferable to other institutions. Students having two or more years of foreign residence will not be permitted to take classes numbered below 300 without the consent of the Department. ASIAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Department of Foreign Language participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. Scholarship—A "D" grade in any upper division course will not be accepted in the language major or minor. FRENCH French Major**—Students majoring in French are required to take 36 to 40 hours of upper division credit. The following numbered courses are required: 304, 305, 306, 311, 312, 313, and 330. Additional courses may be chosen from the following numbered courses: 302, 309, 401, 420, 421, 431, 441, 451, 471, 483, and 499. °A maximum of 15 credit hours may be applied to the language requirement for the B.A. degree.) Hours earned in excess of 15 may, however, be applied to the 183 hours necessary for graduation. **See Prerequisite Requirements for Foreign Language Majors and Minors. French Minor*—Students minoring in French are required to take 18 hours of upper division credit which must include the following numbered courses: 304, 305, 306, 311, 312, and 313. French Teaching Major*—A French teaching major must complete the program outlined above for French majors and must also take 340 which must be completed prior to commencing student teaching or similar training. French Teaching Minor*—A French teaching minor must complete the program outlined above for French minors, and in addition must take 330 and 340. The latter course must be completed prior to commencing student teaching or similar training. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 101, 102, 103. First Year French—Listening and speaking skills receive primary emphasis, although reading and writing are an integral part of the program. Courses are sequential, and the previous course is a prerequisite. Five lectures and two 1-hour laboratory periods a week. A W S (5-5-5) HU201, HU202, HU203. Second Year French-Grammar and composition of intermediate level and progressively advanced reading from well-known authors. Continued emphasis on listening and speaking skills. It is recommended that French 214, 215, and 216 be taken concurrently with this series. Courses are sequential and must be taken in order. Prerequisite: French 103 or equivalent. A W S (3-3-3) 209. Travel and Study Abroad—Language, culture and history of France taught in Europe by members of the Weber State College faculty during summer tours arranged by the Foreign Language Department. Su (3) HU214, HU215, HU216. Conversational French-Intensive development of oral expression and active vocabulary through pronunciation drills, controlled discussions on subjects of current interest, and oral practice on assigned topics, vocabulary, idioms, and cultural items. French 201, 202, and 203 should be taken concurrently with this series. Courses are sequential, and it is recommended that they be taken in order. Prerequisite: French 103 or equivalent. A W S (2-2-2) HU302. Culture and Civilization—History, geography, fine arts, social customs and civilization of France. Prerequisites: Two years of college French or equivalent. A (3) *See Prerequisite Requirements for Foreign Language Majors and Minors. 122 123