In this course, students will watch and analyze famous Chinese movies and TV programs from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan that are of cultural significance. Through discussion and research, students will develop understanding of the programs’ themes, backgrounds, content, and culture. Students will also learn vocabulary and language expressions through the study of the scripts. The course is mainly conducted in Mandarin Chinese. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2023-2024.
CHINESE 60 - Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture Year. Prerequisite: Chinese 30 or equivalent and Permission of the Department. This course is taught entirely in Mandarin Chinese. It is designed for those students who are interested in deepening their immersion into Chinese language and culture. The course provides students with ongoing and varied opportunities to further develop their proficiencies across the full range of language skills. The course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in Chinese Language and Culture.
CHINESE 70 - Advanced Multi-Topic Conversations in Mandarin Fall. Prerequisite: Chinese 60 or Permission of the Department. This course will guide students through the latest Mandarin speaking online programs. Through discussions and role-playing activities, students will enrich their vocabulary and increase their oral fluency in a wide range of topics including technology, social phenomena, culture, and art. The goal of the course is to nurture students’ Mandarin proficiency beyond the AP level and increase students' awareness of Chinese culture and current events. THIS COURSE WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2023-2024.
FRENCH As a general objective, the French Department incorporates the study of the Francophone world and its culture at all levels of study. Additionally, the French Department does its best to uphold the Standards of Foreign Language Learning in the twenty-first century known as “The Five Cs”: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities. We practice the four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) through the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational). Each student’s voice is important; therefore, the Department expects every student to share their work and thoughts orally on a daily basis. Our objective is to educate a lifelong language learner and a cognizant and culturally competent global citizen. Furthermore, we seek to instill a lifelong sensitivity to and curiosity about the Francophone culture and language from an intellectual and human perspective. As a department, our goal is to be more inclusive and we are deliberate in our quest for antiracist and ethnically unbiased classrooms.
FRENCH 11 - French Fall. For students with no previous or limited experience with French. The students will learn to speak, write, and read French from the beginning. Materials used include textbook, workbook, audio, and web-based content. Students work on their pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar and are exposed to the Francophone culture. This course teaches both conversational and written skills.
FRENCH 12 - French Grammar Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: French 11 or Permission of the Department. The course is a continuation of French 11. The student further develops their pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, writing, and elementary conversation skills. Materials used include textbook, workbook, audio, and web-based content. The study of grammar and the exploration of the Francophone culture continue to be an integral part of the course.
FRENCH 21 - Intermediate French Part I Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: French 12 or Permission of the Department. Assuming previous experience with French, this course reviews the basic grammar of the first year. We introduce simple readings that help develop comprehension and communication skills. Structured, but increasingly free compositions are required. The study of Francophone culture continues to be an integral part of the course.
FRENCH 22 - Intermediate French Part II Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: French 21 or Permission of the Department. This course is a continuation of French 21. At this level, emphasis is placed on communication in French to develop oral comprehension and speaking skills. In addition, original compositions will be required. A higher level of fluency and autonomy is the goal. The study of Francophone culture continues to be an integral part of the course.
FRENCH 31 - Advanced French Part I Fall, Spring. Prerequisite: French 22 or Permission of the Department. This course stresses the improvement of basic language skills. It also introduces an extensive review of verb forms and grammatical structures. The study of Francophone culture continues to be an integral part of the course. Readings of moderate difficulty are introduced for oral discussion and written appreciation. Speaking skills are developed in recitations and classroom discussions.
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