Foreign Languages

This course is open to students with little or no prior experience in the language. It stresses the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as the language in a cultural setting.

This course offers a continuation of FREN120L with the same emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

The study of the Spanish language in context exploring the culture of the Spanish speaking areas of the world in both contemporary and historical frameworks. Developing awareness, understanding and appreciation of the culture, products, practices, and perspectives. Students will begin to develop Spanish language proficiency in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication through individual & group work and topical discussions using authentic and studio-based multi-media materials.

The study of the Spanish language through the investigation of major currents of change in modern Spanish-speaking societies. Topics include, but not limited to, political climate, environment, immigration, health, social justice, gender issues, technology, the arts education etc. This class will provide knowledge and skills that are increasingly essential in global society. Students will begin to develop Spanish language proficiency in interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational modes of communication through individual and group work and topical discussions using authentic and studio-based multi-media materials.