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.

  • Third-Semester French

    CAS LF 211

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF112) 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: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 20, 2025
    Last day to addTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 12, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, June 27, 2025
    Location: CAS 425      ... Open Seats
    Katherine Lakin-Schultz

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  • Fourth-Semester French

    CAS LF 212

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASLF211) 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: $3260

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Thurs. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 30, 2025
    Last day to addMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 24, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, August 8, 2025
    Location: CAS 425      ... Open Seats
    Paula Hennessey

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