This language acquisition course focuses on five themes: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organization, and sharing the planet. Students demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the intercultural elements related to the topics studied and communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations.
Students learn the fundamental lexicon and grammar necessary to communicate through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students respond to visual stimuli, present orally, role play, and write emails, blogs, articles, letters, creative stories, and advertisements.