740-150 Language and Diction French

For non-voice students, permission of the subject coordinator

Areas covered include French phonetics, pronunciation, basic grammar (including the conjugation of verbs in the present, present perfect and past tenses), dictionary usage for literal translation of texts being prepared for recital, and language coaching in these songs.

On completion of this subject, students should be able to • transcribe French texts phonetically • pronounce French texts with confidence • understand the basics of grammatical syntax for literal translation and interpretation of texts.

Active class participation and oral and written exercises (60%), end-of-semester test including singing two songs in the language studied (40%) (or narrated songs for non-singers).