For students who wish to develop their writing skills, this option is conducted as a workshop where students will write in small groups. For students who wish to develop a cultural awareness, this option deals with the cultural characteristics of French-speaking communities around the world. For students who wish to develop their reading skills, this option will teach strategies for understanding and enjoying modern short stories. This course is designed to develop the students' mastery of French by giving them the opportunity to practice the language in a variety of cultural contexts while deepening and expanding their insights into French culture. B01 will introduce students to a sampling of social and cultural topics central to an understanding of France and French- speaking peoples.
Classes meet three times a week and are conducted in French.
Students are expected to attend class regularly and prepare outside of class. This course is designed to develop and improve your writing skills through a variety of classroom activities. Selected grammar points will be discussed in class. Homework will include short writing exercises and compositions as well as the preparation of grammar exercises. Students must open an e-mail account before the first day of classes.