There are opportunities for study and travel abroad during the Third, Second, and First Class years as well as during the summer. In the following description of courses, a symbol designating whether the course is offered in the first or second semester, or both, follows the course title. These courses may not be dropped mid-year without loss of the previous semester's credit. They further develop this proficiency through the study of different French-speaking countries with films, readings, games, music, oral presentations, and work in the Digital Learning Center. They continue to develop basic knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary in the context of French-speaking cultures.
Students improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
This course is an intensive, accelerated approach to learning the fundamental skills in French. The emphasis is on communication through conversation and grammar skills necessary for writing. Students develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills that are necessary for continued study in the language. Students study elements of Francophone cultures through selected readings, games, videos, oral presentations, and work in the Digital Learning Center. This course is a continuation of the basic skills introduced in French I. Students will expand their knowledge of basic grammar and further develop their speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.