FREN 115Structures of spoken French
Spoken French refers to spontaneous everyday French speech; in France, everyday spoken French presents numerous differences from the normative written variety and has long been considered “faulty” and inferior to “standard” French. Linguists, however, see spoken French as a legitimate linguistic system in and of itself, and it is the subject of vibrant research activity. Gaining familiarity with the structures of spoken French is key for second-language speakers of French who wish to communicate and interact successfully and naturally. This course, taught in English, offers a survey of structures and features that distinguish everyday spoken French from normative/standard written French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 3 or equivalent; and LING 50 or APLX 80.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Oakes Acad 222 | B. A. Donaldson | Open 5/25 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Donaldson | 5.0 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 100% | 8 |
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