The first four French courses at Illinois State are numbered 111.12, 112.12, 115.12, 116.12, and are taken one at a time. At the 200 level, students choose from among a variety of courses focusing on conversation, culture, linguistics and literature, and often take several in the same semester. All of these courses are offered both Fall and Spring semesters, so you can start with whichever course is appropriate, according to your own level of skill.
Traditionally, students with 0-1 years of high school French have been advised to begin in 111, 2-3 years in 112, and 4 years in 115. However, French programs in high schools and community colleges vary widely, so the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures has developed placement tests to help you decide which of our courses is right for you. These are "Placement tests" to help you determine whether you are ready to begin at a given level.
Your score on this placement guide will help you to make a more informed decision about which French course to start with at Illinois State. It does not confer any course credit or grade, and it will not serve to block or permit your enrollment in a given course. For more information, check our FAQ's page.