The emphasis at this level is on the audio-lingual skills, especially at initial stages. Then the student will begin to read and write what he has been hearing and saying. Basic grammatical concepts are introduced and practiced.
Italian, Spanish,
or French II - 5
credits
During this level, the audio-lingual skills will be developed further and the reading-writing skills will be given greater emphasis. The major grammatical concepts studied at this level are the two aspects of the simple past tense. Writing exercises will include dictations, pattern drills, and the writing of narrative summaries of the basic dialogues.
Italian,
Spanish, or French III - 5
credits
In the third level of study, in conjunction with the development of all four language skills, thorough review of the fundamentals studied during the first levels is undertaken. The major grammatical effort of level three is the form and usage of the subjunctive mood. Considerable attention is paid to the finer points of usage both syntactically and semantically.
Italian Spanish or
French IV - 5
credits
The fourth level will afford the student the opportunity to achieve greater comprehension of the spoken language; greater accuracy and fluency of oral expression; greater facility in reading through contact with literary works of greater and wider scope; and abundant practice in writing through informal composition on topics of interest, formal reports on outside readings, and resumes and precis of what is read and/or what is heard.
Spanish or French V
Honors - 5
credits
The fifth level is designed to direct the student toward a deeper understanding of the culture, literature, art, music and history of the foreign country at a more advanced level. The students increase their ability to use the language in an intelligible fashion. Analysis of literary works, newspapers, magazines, tapes, videotapes, radio, and native speakers are extensively employed. This course prepares the student for Advanced Placement Examinations.
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