LS 1213 Elementary French I

Three hours (On Campus)

A study of the basic skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing the language. Students are taught practical skills such as ordering meals, checking into a hotel or youth hostel, and using public transportation. Frequent dictees are done in class and as homework. Pronunciation is drilled and students make recordings which are graded. There is some work on gestures and physical greetings. Textbook-specific videos are used. Some attention is given to Francophone countries besides France.

Offered on campus Fall semester