Modern Languages
French Conversation I and II
FRE 101–102*; 3 s.h./term
A practical approach to learning French, stressing oral communication, the understanding of spoken French, and basic fluency in everyday situations.
German Conversation I and II
GER 101–102*; 3 s.h./term
Introduction to sounds, vocabulary, and structure of the language. Listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are developed simultaneously.
Italian I and II
ITL 101–102*; 3 s.h./term
Lessons in how to understand, speak, read, and write the Italian language. Includes discussions of Italian culture.
Spanish I and II
SPN 101*; 3 s.h.
French Conversation III and IV
FRE 201–202*; 3 s.h./term
A thorough grammar review with a standard textbook, grammatically based conversation drills, reading, and vocabulary building. The course also includes a brief survey of French literature, primarily poetry, plus one or two 20th-century French novels.
German Conversation III and IV
GER 201–202; 3 s.h./term
A review of German conversation and grammar. Prerequisite GER 101–102 or equivalent. The course emphasizes vocabulary and idiom, as well as active mastery of grammatical forms.
Italian III and IV
ITL 201–202*; 3 s.h./term
A course in expanding vocabulary by reading and listening to stories, viewing films and videos, and discussing topical issues. Placement by interview with the instructor.
