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Is a Romance language spoken in France, Belgium and Switzerland, and parts of Canada. It is an official language of 25 countries. It is also an administrative language in many international organizations. It is spoken by about 90 million people.
Faculty
Marie Bertola, Instructor
Degree(s) / Institution:
M.A. French, Paris VII University, Paris France
Major: Teaching French as a Second Language
Robert Joseph Chavez, Instructor
Highest degree/ Institutions: M.A. Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
Major: Spanish, French, Mexican-American Studies
Classes at WVC: All levels of Spanish
Experience: International Purser for trans World Airlines, High School-College Instructor
Personal message: The importance of foreign languages becomes more apparent every day. The world is smaller and we need to understand ourselves better as well as our neighbors. Foreign languages help do this.
Personal interests or areas of research: Pre-Columbian history
Foreign languages and cultures
Janice Letson, Instructor
Degree(s) / Institution:
M.A. French Literature University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
B.A. French, Social Studies (minor) Fresno State, CA
Classes at WVC:
Intermediate & Advanced French, 2A 2B, 3A 3B
Experience:
41 years High School Teacher , French 1-5 AP
2 years Community College-Part Time Instructor
Personal message to prospective students:
The ability to speak French and to know the cultures of Francophone areas enriches and expands ones possibilities in life.
Academic interests or areas of research:
African literature of Maghreb and South Sahara Regions
• last updated: November 19, 2007 •