An introduction to the French language and francophone cultures. In this course students focus on communicative proficiency and practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing at an elementary level (Novice Mid on the ACTFL proficiency scale). To develop intercultural competence skills, students also learn about differences between French-speaking countries and the USA

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Capstone Course

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and the culture of Spanish speaking countries.

A course designed to integrate the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. The main focus of this course is based on controlled conversations correlated with readings, reports, debates, discussions, and presentations. Topics include, among others, language, politics, national and personal identities, diversity issues, foreigners, minorities, the educational system, religion, and gender issues. This course may be repeated if taken abroad and on campus. Prerequisite: C or higher in SPA 202 or equivalent.