A course designed to teach the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business and to introduce students to the basic workings of the French economy. An introduction to literary readings representative of various genres. 3 hrs Grammar review, advanced reading and composition. Advanced study of contemporary France and French culture, including attitudes and values, family and social structure. Advanced study of French civilization and culture.
Topics range from earliest times to the present.
This course is designed to provide future foreign language teachers with practical teaching techniques. Readings, practice teaching for peer critique and presentation in a public school classroom. Three courses in the major. Permission of the department chairperson is required.