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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.
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