Students are brought from the novice level of oral proficiency to the intermediate level. The students are introduced to well-known authors and the fine arts of the Spanish speaking world and to literary and cultural concepts that will enhance their comprehension of Hispanic civilization. Students will participate in cultural community-based activities. Reading and writing skills and conversation activities are stressed. Students will read and discuss the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Emphasis is placed on spontaneous and natural oral and written expression.
This course is planned for students who are beginning the study of French. This course builds on and and adds to those skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing learned in the first year of French with added emphasis on culture and simple literary forms. This course, an extension of French II, concentrates on developing the conversation and composition skills of the students with emphasis on culture and civilization. An introduction to 20th Century literature will be presented. The primary objective of this course is to sharpen the conversational skills of the student through the discussion of French culture and civilization.