A fully integrated introductory French course designed for beginning French students with little or no prior knowledge of French. It is directed for students whose learning objectives and needs are in any of the following categories: for French language students, for business purposes as well as for travelers. Emphasizes proficiency in basic communicative skills concentrating on the dynamic application of the living language through dialogue, phonetics and vocabulary. Includes a strong grammar foundation and other basic language skills. Language laboratory activities reinforce class content. (Fulfills Foreign Language requirement)