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French Refining Fluency, Part C

LAFR-40037

Advanced students expand vocabulary and develop reading skills while engaging in lively discussions surrounding a French novel or translated American novel in its unabridged version. A translation and written explanations of idioms and unfamiliar conversational structures are included as well as questions to facilitate discussion and articulate understanding into written form. The story and what it suggests about the larger culture provide topics for in-class conversations. Film clips and short newspaper articles further explore relevant cultural issues. Students gain a “feel” for the culture and the cultural differences through the class’ unique combination of structured reading and open conversation.

Recommended textbooks:

  1. Grammaire Progressive du Français – Nouvelle Édition: Livre Intermédiaire, 4e Édition
    ISBN-13: 978-2090381030, ISBN-10: 2090381035.
  2. Contes et légendes de France, Muriel Zürcher, Éditions Larousse, 2024.
Both books are available in print (on Amazon or directly from French publishers) and also in digital format. 

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3.00 units
$395.00
Notes: Part A, B, and C do not need to be taken in sequential order. Recommended prerequisite: "French for Communication V", or the equivalent.

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Section ID:

192646

Class type:

Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

Textbooks:

Communication progressive du français - Niveau avancé - Livre + CD - avec 525 exercices - nouvelle couverture (French Edition) 1st
by Claire Miquel
ISBN / ASIN: 9782090382112

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 9/26/2025
  • 1st no meeting date: 11/11/2025
  • 2nd no meeting date: 11/25/2025
  • 3rd no meeting date: 11/27/2025

Note:

Recommended Textbooks: 1.Grammaire Progressive du Français – Nouvelle Édition: Livre Intermédiaire, 4e Édition ISBN-13: 978-2090381030, ISBN-10: 2090381035. 2.Contes et légendes de France, Muriel Zürcher, Éditions Larousse, 2024. oPublisher link: Larousse oAmazon link: Amazon Both books are available in print (on Amazon or directly from French publishers) and also in digital format

Schedule:

Date Day Start End
9/23/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
9/25/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
9/30/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/2/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/7/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/9/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/14/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/16/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/21/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/23/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/28/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
10/30/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
11/4/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
11/6/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
11/13/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
11/18/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
11/20/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
12/2/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
12/4/2025 Thu 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
12/9/2025 Tue 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
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Instructor: Annick Gentet, MA

Annick Gentet, MA

A French native who holds graduate degrees in French language and literature and comparative literature and has been teaching in San Diego for over 10 years.

Annick Gentet teaches French for Communication I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. She grew up in France and holds graduate degrees in French language and literature and comparative literature from McGill University in Montreal and UC San Diego. She has been teaching French as a foreign language at UC San Diego and Alliance Française for more than fifteen years and previously was a lecturer on French Literature at UC San Diego. In addition to teaching, she has used her language skills to translate video games. Gentet is enthusiastic about sharing her passion for the French language and literature through interactive approaches.

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