This course introduces the student to the language, people of France, and their customs. Upon completing this course, the student will have been introduced to the présent, future proche, and passé composé tenses and should be able to carry on simple conversations with a French teacher or native speaker. In this class, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are all employed through the use of several instructional media: the teacher, the text and its workbook, computer programs and research, literature in both books and films, cultural experiences and music. The students will also connect to other academic subjects, such as math, science, and language arts using their knowledge of French to access new information.