FRN 01 — Beginning French: Part I
Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Heather Howard
Date(s): Mar 31—Jun 2
Class Recording Available: No
Class Meeting Day: Tuesdays
Class Meeting Time: 7:00—8:50 pm (PT)
Tuition: $575
Refund Deadline: Apr 2
Unit(s): 2
Enrollment Limit: 30
Status: Registration opens Feb 23, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Spring
Day: Tuesdays
Duration: 10 weeks
Time: 7:00—8:50 pm (PT)
Date(s): Mar 31—Jun 2
Unit(s): 2
Tuition: $575
Refund Deadline: Apr 2
Instructor(s): Heather Howard
Enrollment Limit: 30
Recording Available: No
Status: Registration opens Feb 23, 8:30 am (PT)
Designed for students with little to no knowledge of French, this course focuses on acquiring basic communication skills using a creative, all-in-French, conversational approach in a fun and relaxed class atmosphere. By the end of the course, students will be able to talk about their own and others’ personalities, activities, hobbies, families, and studies, and they will be able to read about French culture. In addition, students will be able to use communication strategies to make and respond to requests, handle phone conversations, and express interests.
This is the first course in a two-part sequence. Part II will be offered in Winter 2027. Students may enroll in this course without intending to take Part II.
HEATHER HOWARD
Advanced Lecturer in French, Stanford
Heather Howard has taught French for the Stanford Language Center for nearly 20 years. Prior to Stanford, she taught at Allegheny College, UCLA, USC, and Scripps Claremont. Her passions include film and feminist theory, politics and social justice, and all topics related to linguistics. She received a PhD in 18th-century French literature from UCLA. Textbooks for this course:
(Required) Evelyne Amon, Judith Muyskens, & Alice Omaggio Hadley, Looseleaf for Vis-a-vis 8th Edition (ISBN 978-1265130138)