Introduction to the culture of the French-speaking world. The program of slides and films will be continued. The approach is primarily conversational and active participation of students is expected. Dialogues and skits give the student practice in conversation and composition. Exploration of the culture of the French-speaking world will be continued.
Culture is emphasized throughout the semester.
Brief oral and written presentations by the students, reinforced by the reading of selected literary texts as well as by newspaper articles, slides, videos, and movies, will serve as the basis for class discussions in French. Classes will be conducted in French, with emphasis on oral proficiency.