non-English speaking countries. See Literature and Cultural Studies in English Translation, page 319.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) 101 Elementary American Sign Language I An introduction to American Sign Language with emphasis on comprehension and production of basic language functions, grammatical structures and level-appropriate vocabulary. Presents information about the Deaf community and culturally appropriate behaviors. Designed for students with no previous experience in American Sign Language. Offered every third semester. 102 Elementary American Sign Language II A continuation of American Sign Language vocabulary, language functions and grammatical structures presented in ASL 101. Further develops language comprehension and production skills at increasing levels of complexity. Applies increasingly complex grammatical structures to language functions. Presents and integrates additional information about Deaf culture into language usage. Prerequisite: ASL 101 or consent of department chair. Offered every third semester. 201 Intermediate American Sign Language (LA) This course continues the proficiency-oriented approach of elementary ASL. It is designed to strengthen vocabulary, language functions, and grammatical structures presented in ASL 102 and focuses on grammatical and lexical expansion with emphasis on idiomatic usage and socio-cultural communicative functions. Prerequisite: ASL 102 or consent of department chair. Offered every third semester.
FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES COURSES The selection of French courses shown below are not Illinois Wesleyan courses, but are made available to Illinois Wesleyan students through arrangements with other campuses. For questions regarding French, contact WLLC chair, Jessie DixonMontgomery. See Literature and Culture Studies in English Translation beginning on page 319 for information on courses taught in English. 101 Elementary French I An introduction to the French language and culture that emphasizes the skills of listening, speaking and reading, and introduces students to writing. Primary emphasis is placed on oral communicative skills and on functioning in real-life situations in a French cultural context. Available through partners. 102 Elementary French II A continuation of language skills developed in 101, with exposure to more complicated grammatical concepts as well as cultural issues. Primary emphasis is placed on oral communicative skills and on functioning in real-life situations in a French cultural context. Prerequisite: 101 or equivalent. Available through partners. 201 Intermediate French (LA) This course continues the proficiency-oriented approach of the first-year sequence. A distinction is made between review grammar and new material. In this way a bridge is made between the grammar at the elementary level and the greater control expected of second-year students. Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent. Available through partners. 303 Introduction to Literature I: The Individual and Society (LIT) This course is designed to provide majors and minors in French with an introduction to the reading and study of great French literary works of all genres, spanning the Medieval to the contemporary post-modern period. In French 303, students examine works that focus
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