FREN 2209 French Conversation, Composition, and Reading I

Conducted in French. An elective towards the French minor when taken as first course in sequence. Satisfies Foreign Language Proficiency core requirement. This course will focus on the further development of oral and written language skills. Films, videos, songs, selected literary and cultural readings, interviews, and internet activities will form the basis for classroom discussions and compositions. This course is especially recommended for students who intend to use French to increase their professional opportunities, to broaden the scope of their social interactions, and to enrich their travel and study experiences abroad.

Course overview

Department
French
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Requirements fulfilled

  • French Studies: 9 credits (three elective courses) to be chosen among the following (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.80 / 5

Based on 142 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Arthur Mallordy
    Fall 2026
  • Johann Sadock
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.99/5
  • Mary Schipa
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.46/5
  • Anne Kearney
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.45/5
  • Melissa Brigitte
    Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.33/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Arthur Mallordy · Lyons Hall 315 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Johann Sadock · Lyons Hall 315 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Johann Sadock · Lyons Hall 315 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Mary Schipa · Lyons Hall 315 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered