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Course Description

Continue to explore verbs in the present tense, including some irregular forms, and expand your knowledge of the past tense. Conversation topics cover vacations, transportation, media and communications. Through role-playing and other exercises, gain more fluency and confidence in speaking French.

Course Details

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe and talk about the past events
  • Express actions, observations, and beliefs
  • Talk about vacations, recreation, and modes of transportation
  • Discuss communication, media, and modern technology
  • Understand native speakers more easily
  • Build sentences more spontaneously
  • Speak more succinctly, with improved pronunciation

Notes

Students in this course are formally assessed with a letter grade. Those who do not wish to be assessed may apply to audit the course, subject to approval. 

French is spoken in all classes, even at the beginner level.

Full-time UCalgary students are eligible for a 25% discount on French courses. You must phone our office at 403-220-2866 to register with the discount. Valid for 2025-2026 academic year. 

Prerequisites

FRE 102 French 2, or equivalent

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

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Section Schedule
Jan 14, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 14, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jan 31, 2026
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Feb 28, 2026
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Mar 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
40.0
Campus
Delivery Options
Class  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $449.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Vis-à-vis: Beginning French
Edition: 8 (2024)
Authors: Amon 
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Option 1 - Print package: Textbook* and 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266126239 
Option 2 - Digital package: 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266108655. Students who choose this option will have an opportunity to purchase a loose-leaf version of the textbook at a discounted price directly from their Connect course shell.          

Print and digital packages must be purchased through UCalgary Bookstore in order to get a 3-year access to Connect. Call (403) 220-5937 or visit www.calgarybookstore.ca. 

If you are a new student in the program and don't require a 3-year access to Connect, please visit https://www.mheducation.ca/product/vis-a-vis-ise-9781266074165-can-group for alternative purchase options.

Note that Connect access will be made available from D2L once your course has started. 

*Please hold onto the print access card that is shrink-wrapped with the textbook as it contains the access code needed for your course.* 

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Th, M
Time
6:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Mar 26, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $449.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Vis-à-vis: Beginning French
Edition: 8 (2024)
Authors: Amon 
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Option 1 - Print package: Textbook* and 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266126239 
Option 2 - Digital package: 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266108655. Students who choose this option will have an opportunity to purchase a loose-leaf version of the textbook at a discounted price directly from their Connect course shell.          

Note that this resource is used in French courses up to level 5.  

Print and digital packages must be purchased through UCalgary Bookstore in order to get a 3-year access to Connect. Call (403) 220-5937 or visit www.calgarybookstore.ca. 

If you are a new student in the program and don't require a 3-year access to Connect, please visit https://www.mheducation.ca/product/vis-a-vis-ise-9781266074165-can-group for alternative purchase options.

*Please hold onto the print access card that is shrink-wrapped with the textbook as it contains the access code needed for your course.* 

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 14, 2026 to Jun 18, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
40.0
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $449.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Vis-à-vis: Beginning French
Edition: 8 (2024)
Authors: Amon 
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Option 1 - Print package: Textbook* and 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266126239 
Option 2 - Digital package: 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266108655. Students who choose this option will have an opportunity to purchase a loose-leaf version of the textbook at a discounted price directly from their Connect course shell.          

Note that this resource is used in French courses up to level 5.  

Print and digital packages must be purchased through UCalgary Bookstore in order to get a 3-year access to Connect. Call (403) 220-5937 or visit www.calgarybookstore.ca. 

If you are a new student in the program and don't require a 3-year access to Connect, please visit https://www.mheducation.ca/product/vis-a-vis-ise-9781266074165-can-group for alternative purchase options.

*Please hold onto the print access card that is shrink-wrapped with the textbook as it contains the access code needed for your course.* 

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

  • Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L.
  • Zoom web conferencing software.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

 

Section Schedule
Apr 15, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Type
Class
Days
W
Time
5:30PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 15, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Apr 25, 2026
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
May 09, 2026
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
May 30, 2026
Type
Class
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jun 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Hours
40.0
Campus
Delivery Options
Class  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $449.00
Instructor(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Title: Vis-à-vis: Beginning French
Edition: 8 (2024)
Authors: Amon 
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Option 1 - Print package: Textbook* and 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266126239 
Option 2 - Digital package: 3-year Connect access (with eBook and online activities), ISBN-13: 9781266108655. Students who choose this option will have an opportunity to purchase a loose-leaf version of the textbook at a discounted price directly from their Connect course shell.          

Print and digital packages must be purchased through UCalgary Bookstore in order to get a 3-year access to Connect. Call (403) 220-5937 or visit www.calgarybookstore.ca. 

If you are a new student in the program and don't require a 3-year access to Connect, please visit https://www.mheducation.ca/product/vis-a-vis-ise-9781266074165-can-group for alternative purchase options.

Note that Connect access will be made available from D2L once your course has started. 

*Please hold onto the print access card that is shrink-wrapped with the textbook as it contains the access code needed for your course.* 

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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