This is an introductory proficiency-based course. Through intensive listening & speaking practice, the student is trained to comprehend and communicate at an elementary level through the four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammar and culture are introduced. This course is not offered to native or heritage speakers.

Through a literature-based curriculum, the student refines language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while broadening cultural awareness and increasing appreciation and knowledge of the culture. Expanding the knowledge of heritage speakers’ vocabulary is a major goal of this class. Geography, history, literature, and the arts of the various countries are studied. This course is conducted in the target language.

This course is designed to strengthen the student’s proficiency. Grammatical structures introduced in the first two years are reviewed, and new structures are introduced through appropriate aural-oral activities. Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s active vocabulary, the refinement of the student’s comprehension and communicative ability, reading, and writing. Culture and customs are expanded through the introduction of literature, history, and fine arts.This course is conducted in the target language.