Summer/Fall 2011 Credit Class Schedule - Kirkwood Community ...

FLF
FOREIGN LANGUAGE-FRENCH
Elementary French I 4
> FLF-141
Introduces the 5 Cs of second language
acquisition (communication, cultures,
connections, comparisons and communities)
by developing the fundamental communicative
skills of listening, speaking, reading and
writing, and providing the opportunity to
examine the practices and products of various
francophone cultures. Making comparisons
and connections between the French and
English language, practices, products and
people is an important course component.
Open to students with little or no previous
study of French.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Elementary French II 4
> FLF-142
Continues to develop the 5 Cs of second
language acquisition (communication,
cultures, connections, comparisons, and
communities) by improving the fundamental
communicative skills of listening, speaking,
reading and writing acquired in Elementary
French I. Examines the practices and products
of francophone cultures. Includes discussion of
the comparisons and connections that exist
between various francophone cultures and
language and our own.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLF-141
Intermediate French I
> FLF-241
4
Develops the 5 Cs (communication, cultures,
connections, comparisons and communities)
by providing intensive practice in the
fundamental communicative skills of listening,
speaking, reading and writing, with a methodic
study of different cultural contexts and a review
of the basic grammar. Examines the cultural
practices
countries.
and products of francophone
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLF-142
Intermediate French II 4
> FLF-242
Continues to develop the 5 Cs (communication,
cultures, connections, comparisons and
communities) by expanding the repertoire of
realia (movies, readings, Internet explorations)
and class activities. Provides continuous
practice in developing the communicative
skills and encourages group discussion about
everyday subjects as well as the practices and
products of francophone cultures.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLF-241
Kirkwood Credit Class Schedule . summer & Fall 2011 . COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FLG
FOREIGN LANGUAGE-GERMAN
Elementary German I 4
> FLG-141
Develops fundamental skills in German
language. Emphasis is on acquiring the
proficiency to communicate with the native
speaker in everyday situations.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Elementary German II 4
> FLG-142
Continues Elementary German I.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLG-141
Intermediate German I 4
> FLG-241
Develops the students’ ability to communicate
in German in a culturally authentic mode.
Students learn about the culture of the Germanspeaking
world through authentic materials,
discussions of how language and culture
function in their own lives, and through
activities designed to build skills in reading,
writing, speaking and listening.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLG-142
FLS
FOREIGN LANGUAGE-SPANISH
Spanish for Professionals: Hospitality 3
> FLS-118
Introduces the Spanish language with a special
focus on culinary arts and hospitality. Covers
vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening
comprehension, and emphasizes oral
communication in culinary and hospitality
settings.
(3/0/0/0); ASE Code: B
Conversational Spanish
> FLS-128
3
Develops conversational skills in the Spanish
language. The emphasis is in acquiring
proficiency in communicating in Spanish in
work situations. Includes activities that
promote basic Spanish grammar, specialized
and everyday vocabulary and basic
understanding of Latin American culture.
(2/2/0/0); ASE Code: B
Elementary Spanish I 4
> FLS-141
Develops fundamental skills in the Spanish
language. Emphasis is on acquiring the
proficiency to communicate with the native
speaker in everyday situations. Includes
activities that promote an understanding and
knowledge of the Spanish-speaking peoples
and their culture.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Elementary Spanish II 4
> FLS-142
Allows the student to communicate with others
on subjects of daily common experience in
most informal and a limited number of formal
conversations on activities related to family,
work, health, friends, leisure activities, social
life, environment, etc. The vocabulary used in
this course is non-specialized, containing
everyday words as well as frequently used
expressions, all within a cultural context.
Cultural facts from Hispanic and Latin American
cultures will also be presented in the classroom.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLS-141
Intermediate Spanish I 4
> FLS-241
Provides practice of language beyond the
controlled situations of the elementary course.
Develops fundamental skills in Spanish
through activities aimed at expressing original
ideas and conveying messages in correct
Spanish with the aid of authentic resources.
Class activities offer advanced training in
listening, speaking, reading, writing, and
understanding the cultures of Spanishspeaking
countries. Grammar study includes a
review of previously introduced topics as well
as new ones.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLS-142
Intermediate Spanish II 4
> FLS-242
Enables students to continue to develop all
communication skills, using primarily materials
from literature, contemporary newspapers and
magazines aimed at providing a better
understanding of the Hispanic and Latin
cultures and pertinent current issues. Class
activities include pronunciation exercises,
some grammar review and class discussion
that promotes spontaneous conversation.
(4/0/0/0); ASE Code: A; Prereq: FLS-241
Honors Project 1
> FLS-924
Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a
special concentration of study under the
guidance of a faculty member. Requires
completion of an honors project contract. May
be taken more than once.
(1/0/0/0); ASE Code: A
Note: Requires approval of supervising professor
and dean
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Course Descriptions