FRENCH 203
Intermediate French Language and Culture
Christelle Gonthier, Germain Choffart
Description from DukeHub
The first course of the 2-course intermediate French sequence, French 203 builds on the elements of the language acquired in the elementary French 101-102 sequence. Continued engagement with French and Francophone cultures via interactive content and classes. Students expand their ability to communicate in interpersonal, interpretive, presentational, and intercultural settings. Engagement with a variety of authentic materials, discussions, and debates. Equal attention to speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Conducted in French. Recommended prerequisite: French 102 or French 111, AP French Language and Culture test score of 3, or equivalent.
Skills
- languageslanguage department: FRENCH
- public speakingAI review: "discussions, and debates"
- writingAI review: "Equal attention to speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing"
AI-resilient: 1 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- Yes: Live work with people · "intermediate"
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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