They learn how to approach a wide variety of texts not translated into English, which facilitates their ability to make a mature approach to foreign texts. Besides class discussions of language, experience, and text materials that introduce students to international perspectives, students attend a wide variety of international cultural events that further enhance their knowledge of international perspectives. The conversational and grammar exercises will be based on the text. Students are expected to spend at least two hours preparing for every class period. Any grammar explanations given in class will be very brief and will presuppose a knowledge of the material based on outside of class preparation.
All exercises are to be practiced thoroughly outside of class.
No credit will be given for assignments turned in late. Any grammar explanations given in class will be very brief and will presuppose a knowledge of the material based on outside of class preparation. All exercises are to be practiced thoroughly outside of class. It includes the use of the target language in class. Students prepare grammar assignments outside of class and are prepared to implement them in class in given situations involving students sharing information, asking questions to elicit information, answering questions, asking and receiving directions and instructions, exchanging information, etc.