Reading of French texts, and writing of compositions in French. Includes the use of oral French in the classroom. Reading, translation, and explication de texte, conducted as much as possible in French. Extensive work on pronunciation, idioms, written and oral French, and short themes in French. French is used exclusively in the classroom.
Students make tapes in language laboratory.
Review of basic German grammar. Includes study of vocabulary, idioms, and word formation to improve conversational and reading abilities, and discussion of various aspects of contemporary German culture. Further review of German grammar, readings in German literature and culture, and continued improvement of speaking skills. Reading of more-advanced German literary materials, conducted as much as possible in German. Extensive work on pronunciation, idioms, written and oral German, and short themes in German.