French I
An introductory French language course from MIT OpenCourseWare (21G.301/351), conducted entirely in French from the first session. Students build vocabulary and grammar through active communication with classmates, supported by a coordinated language lab program. Materials draw on authentic sources including internet content, audio, video and print, aimed at developing both linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness of the francophone world. The course rotates among instructors Laura Ceia-Minjares, Cathy Culot, Gilberte Furstenberg, and Johann Sadock. As with other MIT OpenCourseWare offerings, the site provides syllabus materials and course structure for self-study, though it lacks live instruction or the interactive classroom component central to the original class. No certificate is offered. Suited to beginners wanting a structured, communication-focused introduction to French rather than a purely grammar-drill approach.