Page 146 of Antelope Valley College 1996-1997 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Foreign Language 145 HIST 3, Cultural History of Mexico (3) MUSIC 12, History of Music in Western Civilization (3) POL SCI 3, Comparative Government (3) PSYCH 11, Introduction to Chicano Psychology (3) SOC 10, The Mexican American in Contemporary Society (3) SOC 49, Ethnic Relations (3) TH A 1, Theatre Appreciation (3) (Courses in parentheses are former course numbers.) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree should complete the following courses prior to transfer. French Major-CSU, Northridge ENGL 31A, Masterpieces of World Literature: Antiquity to the Renaissance (3) ENGL 3lB, Masterpieces of World Literature: Since the Renaissance (3) FRENCH 4, Intermediate French (5) FRENCH 5, Advanced French (3) German Major-CSU, Northridge ENGL 31A, Masterpieces of World Literature: Antiquity to the Renaissance (3) ENGL 3lB, Masterpieces of World Literature: Since the Renaissance (3) GERMAN 3, Intermediate German (3) GERMAN 4, Intermediate German (3) GERMAN 5, Intermediate German (3) Spanish Major-CSU, Northridge ENGL 31A, Masterpieces of World Literature: Antiquity to the Renaissance (3) ENGL 3lB, Masterpieces of World Literature: Since the Renaissance (3) SPANISH 3, Intermediate Spanish (5) SPANISH 4, Intermediate Spanish (5) NOTE: This information is based on the 1992 94 articulation agreement. NOTE: Requirements may vary at other institutions. Check the appropriate catalog(s) and consult a counselor. CHINESE 1 *ELEMENTARY CHINESE 5 units 5 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A. This course is intended for beginners who desire Chinese as a foreign language. It is a standard foreign language course offering vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, including audio training, phonology, parts of speech, basic sentences, Chinese characters, and conversation. The course is also intended to acquaint students with Chinese culture and national heritage. (CSU, UC, AVC) CHINESE 2 *ELEMENTARY CHINESE 5 units 5 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of CHINESE 1 or one year of high school Chinese. This course is intended for beginners who continue to have Elementary Chinese as a foreign language. It promotes the use of Chinese language and characters as a vehicle for better communication and the interflow of cultures and to acquaint students with the Chinese national heritage. (CSU, UC, AVC) FRENCH 1 *ELEMENTARY FRENCH 5 units 5 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A. I n t r o d u c t i o n t o understanding, speaking, reading and writing French. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Course will include work in pairs and small groups so that students will be active learners. The basic geography a n d h i s t o r y of French-speaking countries will also be covered. (CSU, UC, AVC) FRENCH 2 *ELEMENTARY FRENCH 5 units 5 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of FRENCH 1 or one year of high school French. Course continues the work of French 1 on understanding, speaking, reading and writing French. Emphasis is on the vocabulary, grammar and cultural knowledge necessary to communicate in everyday situations. Course will include work in pairs and small groups so that students will be active learners. A more indepth knowledge of geography and history of French-speaking countries will also be covered, (CSU, UC, AVC) FRENCH 3 *INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 5 units 5 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of FRENCH 2 or two years of high school French. The course will develop students reading, writing, listening and speaking ability. A variety of texts, including contemporary short stories, will be read and discussed. Several contemporary issues will be covered in-depth. Students will also hear radio emissions, songs, and short lectures. Class work includes reading aloud, working in groups or pairs, and review of grammar and practice exercises. The major historical periods, events and political figures of French-speaking countries will be introduced. The course is conducted entirely in French. (CSU, UC, AVC) FRENCH 4 *INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 5 units 5 hours weekly Course Prerequisite: Completion of FRENCH 3 or three years of high school French.

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