As a humanistic study, the value of foreign language education lies primarily in the enrichment of the individual. While studying foreign language, one becomes deeply aware of various cultures and one acquires a better understanding of one's own. One program goal is to conduct classes predominantly in the target language. Basic everyday vocabulary and appropriate grammatical structures are introduced and practiced.
Cultural awareness is emphasized through the study of various aspects of life in France.
Oral self-expression is encouraged through personalized conversation exercises. More complex grammatical structures are studied and the scope of vocabulary is expanded. Cultural awareness continues through the study of French-speaking nations throughout the world. Reading comprehension is stressed through introduction to original versions of literary text. French 3 French 4 presents a review and refinement of grammatical structures and study of French literature including poems, plays, short stories, and novels.