French 111.2 is a four-hour per week, 6-credit elective course that concentrates on the learning of French for hotel and tourism industries at beginners’ level. This course prepares students to acquire basic language skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in French, so as to enable them to communicate with French-speaking customers in everyday situations, responding to the basic needs of the hotel and tourism sector. They will be able to use and understand simple sentences and vocabulary useful in matters directly related to their professional field: welcome and greet a customer or a group, present themselves and present their colleagues, the hotel / tourism facilities and the town, share key information with customers and make reservations on-site, by phone or online, complete a booking form, accompany a customer to his room and show it, provide information to customers regarding the hotel, the city, tours etc.. They will also be able to exchange information with French-speaking people at a social and professional level, in case of visiting a French-speaking country or studying there. The program is based on student-centered teaching methods, and on students’ autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language and other skills. At the end of the semester, students will have met many of the requirements of A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

LCE 620 is a four-hour per week, 6-credit elective course that concentrates on the learning of French at beginners’ level. The course is designed to meet the needs of university students from various fields and focuses on the development of speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. Students learn to communicate so as to satisfy their basic needs and interests. They are expected to understand simple phrases and basic everyday life vocabulary, talk about themselves and ask similar questions, talk about their daily activities and their place of residence. They will also be able to exchange information with French-speaking people at a social and professional level, in case of visiting a French-speaking country or studying there. The program is based on student-centered teaching methods, and on students’ autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language and other skills. At the end of the semester, students will have met many of the requirements of A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

LCE 621 is a four-hour per week, 6-credit elective course that concentrates on the learning of French at a pre-intermediate level. At this level, students will acquire the necessary language communication skills at written and oral level so as to be able to respond to situations of everyday social exchanges (holidays, shopping, signs, restaurants, fashion). Knowledge and skills in speaking, writing, listening and understanding through communication material are enhanced. They will also be able to exchange information with French-speaking people at a social and professional level, in case of visiting a French-speaking country or studying there. The program is based on student-centered teaching methods, and on students’ autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language and other skills. At the end of the semester, students will have met the requirements of A1 level, and partially the requirements of A2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Prerequisite: LCE 620.

LCE 622 is a four-hour per week, 6-credit elective course that concentrates on the learning of French at an intermediate level. The third level further strengthens communication skills, in order for the students to gain more fluency in writing and speaking and more competence in oral and written comprehension. They will be able to communicate successfully on subjects like sports, travel, health, employment, purchases, media, and leisure activities. They will also be capable of understanding announcements and messages and exchanging information with French-speaking people at a social and professional level, in case of visiting a French-speaking country or studying there. The program is based on student-centered teaching methods, and on students’ autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can fully develop language and other skills. At the end of the semester students are expected to have covered almost entirely the requirements of A2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Prerequisite: LCE 621 French Language II

LCE 623 is a four-hour per week, 6-credit elective course that concentrates on the learning of French at a pre- advanced level. The objective of this level is that students become more independent in all language skills (speaking, writing, listening and understanding) to communicate confidently on issues such as the description of experiences and events, future plans, desires, dreams and goals. It is expected that students will be able to explain their views on culture, inventions, education, outings, work, etc. They will thus be capable of coping with most situations that they might face while travelling in French-speaking countries. They are expected to understand simple authentic texts in order to talk or write about them. In addition, they will be able to exchange information with French-speaking people at a social and professional level, in case of visiting a French-speaking country or studying there. The program is based on student-centered teaching methods, and on students’ autonomous learning. The use of new technologies (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an integral part of the learning process so that students can develop full linguistic and other skills. At the end of the semester, students will have met the requirements of A2 level and partially the requirements of B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Prerequisite: LCE 622 French Language III