Intermediate French

Description of Course Goals and Curriculum

To develop oral and written language use in French, and to expose students to French literature and culture. The course aims to build confident French language speakers who can speak the language proficiently. The course curriculum includes tri-weekly verbal, writing, listening and reading assignments. There are a few verbal presentations and written exams throughout the year to enhance language comprehension, production, and use.

Learning From Classroom Instruction

In the class, students learn through discussion of readings and involvement in writing and speech exercises. It is helpful to remain engaged in terms of listening, and if something is confusing, it is helpful to not be afraid to speak up. It is easy to make many mistakes when speaking a new language, and the only way to get better at speaking the language is through use of production and speaking out.

Learning For and From Assignments

It is helpful to take notes from the movies while you're watching them, even if things seem confusing. It is also extremely helpful to make flashcards when learning vocabulary, and to constantly practice recalling from that set of flashcards.

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What Students Should Know About This Course For Purposes Of Course Selection

It is a lot of daily work and maybe not super rewarding. I would probably recommend starting a new language at Princeton because it is always interesting to learn something new!