Proficiency in French Language Certificate

Overview

With beginner (A2), intermediate (B2) and advanced (C1) levels, the embedded French certificates allow students to develop their language skills in ways that best align with their degree program. Each level offers a focused set of courses that strengthen students’ written and spoken French abilities.

Embedded Certificate

This certificate is offered as an “embedded” credential meaning CBU undergraduate students can embed it within their studies of a BA, BACS, BBA or BSc Degree.

Certificate Requirements: Beginner level – A2

Required courses: 12 credits

• FRNC-1100 Introductory French I (6 credits)
• FRNC-1102 Introductory French II (6 credits)

Certificate Requirements: Intermediate level – B2

18 credits from the following:

• FRNC-2101 Comm. Orale Et Écrite I (3 credits)
• FRNC-2103 Comm. Orale Et Écrite II (3 credits)
• FRNC-2108 Français Intermédiaire I (3 credits)
• FRNC-2109 Français Intermédiaire II (3 credits)
• FRNC-2200 Le Francais Parle Au Bureau (3 credits)
• FRNC-2204 Conversation (3 credits)
• FRNC-2205 Rédaction (3 credits)
• FRNC-2206 Grammaire Communicative (3 credits)
• FRNC-2207 Phonétique Française (3 credits)

Certificate Requirements: Advanced Level – C1

Required courses: 18 credits

• FRNC-3103 Stylistique Et Traduction (3 credits)
• FRNC-3104 Francais Des Affaires (3 credits)
• FRNC-3108 Conversation Avancée (3 credits)
• FRNC-3109 Rédaction Et Style (3 credits)
• FRNC-3301 Communication Interculturelle (3 credits)
• FRNC-3324 Cinéma Français Et Francophone (3 credits)

Students can search our course catalogue via CBU’s Academic Timetable.