PERSPECTIVES - PROGRAM SAMPLER

Vista Higher Learning is proud to present Perspectives , a new two-semester Intermediate French program that offers a unique focus on the cultural perspectives of the French-speaking world by embedding cultural products and practices into every aspect of instruction. Perspectives teaches students to communicate inside and outside the classroom with competence and understanding in the target culture. Perspectives is built to develop students’ intercultural communication skills according to the latest ACTFL World-Readiness Standards. Intercultural communication is a complex activity that combines cross-cultural knowledge and language skills. It involves initiating, understanding, and responding to what is communicated, using culturally appropriate language and behavior in a given context. Perspectives incorporates a true cultural approach, and includes: • frequent opportunities for intercultural analysis and communication • clear focus on the products and practices that relate to cultural perspectives • a rich variety of authentic materials including documentary films, short video clips, authentic audio selections, and literary readings