NEW Study the present tense, future tense, near future (futur proche), recent past (passé récent), and major past tenses. Topics include related grammar structures and their usage in sentences. Designed to build a solid foundation for further French study, suitable for those at French I beginner level.

For more experienced beginners; learn the everyday vocabulary and phrases needed to deal with real life situations. Review of basic grammar, regular and irregular verbs in the present and past tense, vocabulary and sentence structure will be covered. Materials will be emailed.

Focus on French pronoun systems, adverbial complements of time, place and manner, along with a structured review of key verb tenses. Class improves accuracy and overall language proficiency. It can be taken alone or with other MLSN French classes.

For those who have taken a beginning class and want to engage in daily conversation and deal with real-life situations during their next trip to Italy. Basic grammar, sentence structure, verbs in the present tense, and vocabulary will be taught. Materials will be emailed.

NEW The U.S. had two beginnings: in Jamestown and in Philadelphia. Epidemics and disease struck both places, threatening to destabilize government and the economy. Examine what archaeological work and historical records tell us about the management of public health.

For millennia, humans have shaped three-dimensional space to tell stories, express the soul, and capture the imagination. Follow the evolution of Western sculpture from ancient stone to modern pop art, exploring how changing materials, techniques, and themes directly reflected societal shifts. Among the works considered will be Myron’s The Disc Thrower, Donatello’s David, Rodin’s The Burghers of Calais, Giacometti’s Walking Man and Koons’ Balloon Dog.

This lively conversation group is for those with well-established French skills. Improve your speaking skills, grammar, vocabulary and use of idioms and slang. Discuss cultural topics and current events using newspaper, essays and other materials. Prerequisite: solid knowledge of grammar.

Embark on a 2-mile historic journey within McKaig Nature Center. Discover Colonial and Revolutionary American history rooted in this very land, from the symbolism of the Tree of Liberty and the Pine Tree Riot to a 1731 Swedish Settlers Farm House. The hike culminates in tracing the route of the Continental Army's march to Valley Forge after the battle of Germantown in 1777. Expect some moderate elevation changes and uneven terrain along serene trails.