Foreign Languages and Cultures CORE Courses

 Spring 2009
 

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CORE 140: Foreign Cultures (3 credits) 

 (African, Islamic, or Latin American)

A study of the contemporary culture, values, perspectives and lifestyles of a foreign people focusing on a sympathetic understanding of cultural diversity and appreciation of another way of life.  The course is taught in English.  No knowledge of a foreign language is required.

 CORE 142 — Beginning Language II (3 credits) 
 (French, German, Italian, Latin, or Spanish)
Essentials of grammar and pronunciation, and practice in speaking and writing the foreign language. Readings increase the student’s knowledge of the foreign culture. Prerequisite: CORE 141 or equivalent.

CORE 144 — Intermediate Language II (3 credits)
 (French, German, or Spanish)
Development of proficiency in reading the foreign language through the study of cultural texts. Emphasis is on vocabulary building and oral and written communication. Readings broaden the student’s knowledge and understanding of the foreign culture. Prerequisite: CORE 143 or equivalent.

CORE 146 — Conversation and Composition II (3 credits)
 (French, German, or Spanish)
Development of greater fluency in the foreign language. Emphasis on extemporaneous conversation encourages the student to think in the language. Study of the culture expands knowledge and understanding of the contemporary lifestyle, values, and attitudes of a foreign people and heightens awareness of cultural differences. Prerequisite: CORE 145 or equivalent.

 

Please direct questions to CART Coordinator:  Dr. Margaret Corgan margaretcorgan@kings.edu