Where do I take courses in French?

The Department of Linguistics offers introductory courses in French.

The Department of Literature offers intermediate and advanced courses in French.

Note: Students who intend to continue their language studies (EAP, minor, major…etc.) are advised to go directly to LTFR 2A after LIFR 1C/CX

Where do I start?

• If you have never studied the language before, you should enroll in LIFR 1A/AX
• If you have studied the language before, you may not enroll in LIFR 1A/AX
• If you have studied the language before, consult with your college advisor about whether you need to take an on-line placement test. This test will determine which course is appropriate for you.
• Students who have taken the AP French language exam do not need to take the UCSD placement test and should register according to the following guidelines:
  • if you received a 3 on the AP French language exam, register in LTFR 2A
  • if you received a 4 on the AP French language exam, register in LTFR 2B
  • if you received a 5 on the AP French language exam, register in LTFR 2C

Heritage/native speakers should contact the head of the Intermediate program Catherine Ploye for proper placement  

How do I know whether to enroll in Linguistics 1D/DX or Literature 2A?
(See course Flowchart)

You have the choice if

• You have taken the UCSD Language Placement Test and have placed in Linguistics LIFR 1D or Literature LTFR 2A. 
• You have completed Linguistics LIFR 1C/CX at UCSD
• You have had the equivalent of 1 year of the language at a 4-year college or university.
• You have had the equivalent of 3 semesters of the language at a community college.

Literature majors who have completed Linguistics LIFR 1C/1CX (or the equivalent) should go directly into Literature LTFR 2A.

• You need a terminal course to satisfy the language requirement for Revelle College and you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 1D/DX offers (see below).
• You need another course to satisfy a 3-course language sequence for Roosevelt or Muir Colleges and you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 1D/DX offers (see below).
• You want additional conversational exposure before going on to Literature 2A.

• You need a terminal course to satisfy the language requirement for Revelle College and you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 2A offers (see below).
• You need another course to satisfy a 3-course language sequence for Roosevelt or Muir Colleges and you would like to complete this requirement with the emphasis that 2A offers (see below).

• You plan to pursue a Major or Minor in the literature of that language within the Literature Department.
• You plan to pursue the Language Studies Major or Minor for that language within the Linguistics Department.
• You plan to participate in an EAP or OAP program that requires intermediate language competence.