I Perfects students' skills in understanding spoken and written French and in speaking and writing. Prepares students for further work in literary, language, and cultural studies as well as for nonacademic use of French. The study of structure and vocabulary is based on various cultural documents, including feature films and radio broadcasts, as well as literary and nonliterary texts. Conducted entirely in French. After French 115.
Placement is determined by the instructors on the basis of a test given on the first day of class.
A programmed course in which the student will acquire the structural essentials of grammar and a basic vocabulary through the reading of texts in various fields of interest as determined by the students. An advanced language course intended to improve students' comprehension of spoken and written French as well as their speaking and writing skills. Modern fiction and nonfiction texts familiarize students with idiomatic French. Special attention to grammar review and vocabulary acquisition. Recommended for students planning to use the language practically and as a preparation for higher-level courses in both language and literature.