French and Francophone Studies 206: French IV

French IV develops skills in intellectual exchange and debate. Students engage with increasingly complex issues and learn to articulate critical comparisons with an emphasis on the respectful and nuanced articulation of multiple points of view. Weekly readings and writing assignments, grammatical exercises, focused vocabulary development, spontaneous and recorded oral production, and active participation required. Conducted in French; meets four times per week plus one half-hour conversation session with a French Language Assistant.