A CD-ROM program, audiocassettes and videocassettes are an integral part of this course. Readings include contemporary stories, and articles on French culture. Compositions, letters, and essays provide an opportunity to apply writing skills. Class discussions, video tapes and oral presentations enhance listening and speaking skills. Readings include novels, short stories, plays, and poetry.
Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, vocabulary growth, and stylistic skills.
Considerable study of advanced grammar is undertaken. Continued practice in conversation is provided through class discussions and oral projects. Conducted entirely in French, the course includes vocabulary and grammar development as required for college placement. Students refine listening and speaking skills through a phonetics unit, video cassettes, class discussions, films and presentations. Reading and writing skills are based on contemporary literary selections as well as newspaper and magazine articles which explore current issues in the French-speaking world.