French Language
Catherine PloyeFrench Language Instructor
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In Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, or North America, French is spoken by millions of people across the world.
Intermediate French courses are language courses in which students review grammar usage while developing oral skills by discussing a wide variety of cultural topics presented through literary texts, films, and popular culture.
Small class sizes allow every student to receive individual attention and take advantage of opportunities to develop oral skills, while meeting other students who share the same interests.
French Courses
Intermediate: LTFR 2A → LTFR 2B → LTFR 2C
Advanced: LTFR 104
Students must be placed into the appropriate course level in order to enroll. See the "Language Placement" details below.
Language Placement
If you took the AP French test, you do not need to take the UCSD placement test:
| AP French Score | Next Step |
|---|---|
| 3 | Register in LTFR 2A |
| 4 | Register in LTFR 2B |
| 5 (and you are not a native speaker) | Register in LTFR 2C |
| 5 (and you are a native speaker) | Submit an EASy pre-authorization request to get clearance to register in LTFR 104 |
If you did not take the AP French test, you need to take the UCSD placement test. The UCSD placement test in French is administered in the Department of Linguistics (Placement Test):
| UCSD Placement Test Result | Next Step |
|---|---|
| Ling 1B/1BX or Ling 1C/1CX | Register in the corresponding beginning French classes in the Linguistics Dept |
| Ling 1D/Lit 2A (and you may want to continue your studies in French, beyond the fourth quarter) | Register in LTFR 2A |
| Ling 1D/Lit 2A (and you only want to take French through the 4th quarter) | Register in LTFR 2A or LIFR 1D/1DX |
| Lit 2A or higher | Contact the French Language Coordinator for further placement in the intermediate or advanced French classes |
If you are a French native speaker (fluent), submit an EASy pre-authorization request to get clearance to register in upper-division courses (LTFR 104 and above).
Additional Class Details
The Department of Literature offers intermediate (LTFR 2A, 2B and 2C) and advanced (LTFR 104) courses in French language. We also offer upper division classes in French Literature, both in French (LTFR) and in translation (LTEU).
Introductory courses in French language are taught in the Department of Linguistics.
| Department of Linguistics | Department of Literature |
|---|---|
| LIFR 1A/AX | LTFR 2A |
| LIFR 1B/BX | LTFR 2B |
| LIFR 1C/CX | LTFR 2C |
| LIFR 1D/DX | LTFR 104 |
Note: Students who intend to continue their language studies beyond the fourth quarter (for EAP, minor, major…etc.) are advised to go directly to LTFR 2A after LIFR 1C/CX.