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Introductory course for students with no prior exposure to French. Grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading, and writing taught entirely in French through interactive presentations and activities. Exposure to French and Francophone culture is a hallmark of the program. Four days a week.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Unlocks BL ST 180 FR 2
GAYEN M R
Mikael Gayen
4.4
11 reviews
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Fall 2024 . Gayen M R
PHELP5309
M T W R
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Fall 2024 . Gayen M R
PHELP1508
M T W R
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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FR 1 Gayen M R Fall 2024 Total: 35
FR 1 Gayen M R Spring 2024 Total: 37
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4.4
FR1 . Gayen M R 2 Years Ago

Very nice way of learning a language. Even though the course is not too intense, really learning a lot. The way the course is set up really effective. Short classes almost everyday and the teacher can be funny sometimes. nice environment to learn in

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FR1 . Gayen M R 2 Years Ago

This guy is super fun to have as a professor. Makes french super easy.

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FR4 . Gayen M R 8 Months Ago

Super engaging lectures and it's clear he cares about his students and wants them to do well. Likes when people participate, even if they make mistakes. Accessible outside of class to go over feedback and has a lot of resources for studying grammar and vocab. Really goes above and beyond. Enjoyed French 3 and 4, and looking forward to French 5!

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FR2 . Gayen M R 8 Months Ago

I genuinely didn't like this class at all. Participation is a big part of the grade yet he won't give full credit even if you participate every class, even if its multiple times each class. Tough grader and seems to use the least convenient ways of explaining grammar, literally chatgpt simplified it SO MUCH and way better... Not a fan.

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FR2 . Gayen M R 8 Months Ago

Enjoyable, knowledgeable, and tries to be funny with (mostly) updated memes. Gayen is very willing to work with you thru any issues or problems in the class.

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FR2 . Gayen M R 8 Months Ago

pretty funny and was a good prof! he teaches fast so be prepared to keep up. also calls on ppl alot but doesnt get mad when youre wrong so dont be afraid to raise your hand

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FR 1
25 / 25 Full
Elementary French
Mikael Gayen 4.4
M T W R
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
54.4% A
FR 1
25 / 25 Full
Elementary French
Ciano A
M T W R
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
54.4% A
FR 2
16 / 25 Enrolled
Elementary French
Suassuna Simo
M T W R
14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
52.1% A
FR 2
11 / 25 Enrolled
Elementary French
Kaplan S C
M T W R
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
52.1% A
FR 2
18 / 25 Enrolled
Elementary French
David Moak 4.1
M T W R
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
52.1% A
FR 3
18 / 25 Enrolled
Elementary French
Kaplan S C
M T W R
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
47.5% A
FR 3
24 / 25 Enrolled
Elementary French
Cherif L R
M T W R
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
47.5% A
FR 3
23 / 25 Enrolled
Elementary French
Cherif L R
M T W R
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
47.5% A