Students will prepare for a successful professional performance abroad or in a multinational company in the U.S. by exploring France s linguistic and cultural characteristics. Interactive work with video and computer software programs is emphasized. An exploration of contemporary France, focusing on the current political, social, economic, and artistic issues. This discussion-focused course may use film, current newspaper articles, and computer software to enrich student learning. Offered on campus and at centers abroad.
Credit is given for demonstrated improvement in language skills.
Emphasis will be placed on particular artistic movements and their representative artists. Visits to nearby museums and architectural monuments. Offered at study centers abroad. An introduction to a variety of texts and their discussion in French. Interactive oral exercises to build student fluency are emphasized.