CERTIFICATE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (FRENCH)

To be awarded a certificate students must complete a prescribed number of courses as outlined below, or a combination of courses and private instruction totaling 112 contact hours. (One private instruction course is 14 contact hours.) For Levels I through IV, only one of each may be applied toward the certificate. Level V and advanced courses may be repeated and count toward the fulfillment of requirements for the certificate, unless otherwise indicated. Most short courses do not count toward the certificate.

 

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Required Courses
(4 of these courses are required)
 
       
French I
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  X19.9001 $495  
French II
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  X19.9002 $495  
French III
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  X19.9003 $495  
French IV
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  X19.9004 $495  
French V
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  X19.9005 $495  
French: Accelerated III and IV
If you have a solid knowledge of French basics (essential vocabulary, verb forms, and basic tenses), Accelerated Level III and IV introduces the challenge of...

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  X19.9007 $495  
French: Advanced Grammar
This course is for people who know French and would like to refine and further develop their oral and comprehension skills. Course content changes every...

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  X19.9009 $495  
French I and II
This is a course for those who wish to learn the language in a more intensive format. In one semster, students cover the material for...

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  X19.9011 $800  
French: Three-Week Intensive I and II

This course offers a solid introduction to the French language. In 51 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of guided field trips, you learn basic vocabulary and grammar and engage in elementary conversation. The program includes visits to sites and events where you can practice speaking French and experience the culture of Francophone communities. No prior knowledge of French is required. This course is an excellent introduction for those who plan to travel to France or participate in study-abroad programs. Low-cost dormitory housing and meal plan options may be available. In addition to this program, SCPS offers a wide range of summer intensives. For a brochure, call (800) FIND-NYU or visit scps.nyu.edu/summer.



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  X19.9013 $1,150  
French: Three-Week Intensive III and IV

This course is suitable for those who have completed French II through this department, or have taken a semester of college-level French at another institution. The course combines 51 hours of classroom instruction with six hours of guided field trips. Students expand their vocabulary, enrich their grammatical resources, and engage in developing their conversational skills. The program includes visits to sites and events where you can practice speaking French and experience the culture of Francophone communities. Low-cost dormitory housing and meal plan options may be available. In addition to this program, SCPS offers a wide range of summer intensives. For a brochure, call (800) FIND-NYU or visit scps.nyu.edu/summer.



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  X19.9014 $1,150  
French: Accelerated I and II
If you have previously studied French and want to review the basics, or if you have a strong knowledge of a cognate language, this course...

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  X19.9015 $495  
French: Accelerated II and III
If you have completed a Level I course and are ready to progress quickly, this is the course for you. You build upon your knowledge...

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  X19.9018 $495  
French: Immersion for Beginners   X19.9030 *  
French: Intermediate Conversation
This course is intended for those who have completed French IV/X19.9004, or who have a comparable level of proficiency in basic grammar and everyday vocabulary...

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  X19.9050 $495  
French: Advanced Conversation
This workshop is for those wishing to strengthen their spoken French, their command of French grammar and vocabulary, the quality of their pronunciation, and their...

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  X19.9052 $495  
French: Intensive I
Twelve three-hour meetings provide thorough and systematic instruction in the basics of French, with time allowed for extensive practice. Attention is devoted to the development...

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  X19.9061 $755  
French: Intensive II
This is a continuation of Intensive French I. In 12 three-hour meetings, the course expands upon basic knowledge, introduces you to more grammatical structures, and...

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  X19.9062 $755  
French: Intensive III
No description available.

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  X19.9063 $755  
French: Intensive IV   X19.9064 *  
French Through Cinema
Learning French through cinema is a fun and interesting way to understand and connect with the societies, cultures, and the history of francophone countries, keeping...

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  X19.9091 $290  
French: Spoken Contemporary
Warning: This course may lead French people to ask, "Excuse me, are you French?" Designed for students interested in improving their fluency in French, this...

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  X19.9401 $390  
French: Creative Writing
Find your true voice in written French, as have many great writers--from Samuel Beckett to Milan Kundera. By learning to write in another language, you...

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  X19.9402 $390  
Littérature-Monde
This course explores the works of many overlooked, prize-winning French-speaking writers from Africa, Maghreb, Quebec, and the Caribbean, and analyzes the impact of the Littérature-Monde on the French literary world. By examining the style and content of the literary works introduced in this course, students become familiar with both the culture and the politics of many French-speaking countries and acquire a better understanding of European history. Class discussions focus on identity, exile, tradition and modernity, and rural versus urban culture. The course allows students to enhance their reading skills and to discuss current issues. Course content changes every semester.

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  X19.9403 $390  
English to French Literary and Journalistic Translation
This craft-oriented course gives both experienced and inexperienced translators the opportunity to get acquainted with and solve the problems that translators encounter. While working on...

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  X19.9404 $390  
French Short Stories
This course focuses on French short stories and includes both emerging authors and established favorites. In this advanced-level course, students enhance their comprehension and expression...

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  X19.9405 $390  
Surf and Speak French
Sharpen or revive your French language skills while exploring French and Francophone websites. This course is designed to deepen your understanding of spoken French and...

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  X19.9407 $495  
Writing With Contemporary French Authors
Enter a world of fiction as you read and analyze works by twenty-first century French writers and develop oral and written language skills. The class...

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  X19.9408 $450  
French: African Literature and Cinema
Explore some of the major issues in contemporary Africa through its literature and cinema. Students analyze how African writers and filmmakers portray their society and...

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  X19.9410 $495  
French: Daytime I
Designed for beginners who need to acquire the basic skills for functional and practical proficiency in French, this course introduces pronunciation, vocabulary, useful expressions, and...

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  X19.9801 $450  
       
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