French

College of Arts & Sciences

The Geddes Language Center includes a language laboratory equipped with specialized software and hardware, multimedia classrooms, two video viewing rooms, audio and video studios, and extensive digital media production and processing facilities. The center is located on the fifth floor at 685 Commonwealth Avenue. Orientation to Language Center operations and procedures is given during the first week of classes. For hours and additional information, see the Geddes website.

  • A placement test is required of every student whose most recent course in French was taken in high school or at a college other than Boston University. Information about the online placement test is available at bu.edu/rs/academics/undergraduate/placement-tests/. The test can be taken at any time, but can only be taken once in a 12-month period.

    First-Semester French

    CAS LF 111

    A multimedia approach for students who have never studied French. A variety of communicative tasks develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

    Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11:30 am Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 21, 2024
    Last day to addThursday, May 30, 2024
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeThursday, May 30, 2024
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 13, 2024
    Course End DateThursday, June 27, 2024
    Location: CAS 314      ... Open Seats
    Nicholas Huckle
    Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

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  • Third-Semester French

    CAS LF 211

    Prereq: (CAS LF 112) or placement test results. Advances proficiency in speaking, writing, reading, and listening in a communicative classroom setting. Grammar is studied in context, through thematic discussions on topics such as daily life and Francophone culture, through short readings, and through diverse written tasks. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

    Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 21, 2024
    Last day to addThursday, May 30, 2024
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeThursday, May 30, 2024
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 13, 2024
    Course End DateThursday, June 27, 2024
    Location: CAS 425      ... Open Seats
    Leslie Hawkes
    Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

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  • Fourth-Semester French

    CAS LF 212

    Prereq: (CAS LF 211) or placement test results. Advances proficiency in French in a communicative setting through thematic discussions on diverse, contemporary topics and media, short readings, and written tasks. Fulfills CAS second language requirement; prepares for Level 1 Advanced Courses (CAS LF 307 through LF 311). Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

    Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 21, 2024
    Last day to addThursday, May 30, 2024
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeThursday, May 30, 2024
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 13, 2024
    Course End DateThursday, June 27, 2024
    Location: CDS 463      ... Open Seats
    Katherine Lakin-Schultz
    Make-up class on Friday, 5/31

    Summer 2 (July 1-August 8)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, July 1, 2024
    Last day to addMonday, July 8, 2024
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 8, 2024
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeWednesday, July 24, 2024
    Course End DateThursday, August 8, 2024
    Location: CAS 425      ... Open Seats
    Paula Hennessey

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