You are listening to "La Marseillaise," the national anthem of France.  The flag (le drapeau) is the French Flag.  Its nickname is "Le Tricolore" because it has three colors: le bleu, le blanc, et le rouge.

French I provides students with the opportunity to begin the study of the French language while introducing them to the study of other cultures.  Basic pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and culture are included in the course.  The knowledge and skills that students acquire in French I will help them to understand their own language and culture, develop insight into cultures other than their own, and participate more fully in the global community now and in the future.