Foreign Language Programs

Welcome to the foreign language program at Florida Memorial University!

Florida Memorial University offers students the opportunity of learning Spanish, French, and Chinese at a basic level and a Minor in Spanish or French starting at an intermediate level of proficiency. We have a study abroad program for different levels. Native speakers of foreign languages such as Spanish or French can take courses towards a minor that count as the language requisites for any other major. Being an accredited university, courses are transferable to any university in the US and abroad.

1. Spanish

The objective of language classes is to help students master the linguistic aspect of Spanish and gain some understanding of the cultures entwined with the development of this language. We use a communicative approach to language learning which integrates the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. SPA 201 & SPA 202 are requisites for all majors as a foreign language.

We also offer classes on the culture and literature of Spain and Latin America in English. As the primary focus of these classes is content, students are free to write in Spanish or English for their final papers. Native Speakers of Spanish can take these classes or also advanced classes in Spanish. Please see our catalog.

1.1 Minor in Spanish Language and Culture

1.2 Faculty

Zoila Clark, PhD zclark@FMUNIV.EDU.
Assistant Professor of Spanish

Adjunct Faculty:
Sanjeev Agrawal, MA sanjeev_921@bellsouth.net
Alicia Cantellano, PhD marialy49@hotmail.com
Augusta Cornejo, MA augustacornejo@hotmail.com
Juana Isa, MA jisa@ocb.ibb.gov
María Cielo Portas mariacportas@bellsouth.net
Lucas Katz, MA lucaskatz2000@yahoo.com
Ana Ruiz, MA teacherabc894552@aol.com
Jose Villarreal, MA josevillarreal37@yahoo.com

1.3 Program inquires:
Contact by email Prof. Zoila Clark at zclark@FMUNIV.EDU or by regular post:
Dr. Zoila Clark
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Department of Humanities
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42nd avenue – Miami Gardens, FL 33054 – USA

1.4 Activities
1.4.1 Hispanic Day Celebration in October

1.5 Syllabi
SPA 201 Elementary Spanish I
SPA 202 Elementary Spanish II
SPA 301 Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 302 Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 312 Peninsular Cult. & Civilization
SPA 313 Hispanic-American Culture & Civilization
SPA 401 Hispanic Novel

New courses coming up!

2.French

French classes can be taken as the foreign language requirement and are offered at beginner levels FRE 201 and FRE 202. We use a communicative and integrated approach to language learning that develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

We also offer classes on the culture and literature of France and French speaking countries in English. The focus of these classes is content and students are free to write in French or English for their final papers. Native Speakers of French can take these classes or also advanced classes of French. Please see our catalog.

2.1 Minor in French language and Culture

2.2 Faculty
William Perry, PhD wperry@FMUNIV.EDU.

2.3 Program inquires:
Contact by email Dr. William Perry at wperry@FMUNIV.EDU or by regular post:
Dr. William Perry
Assistant Professor of French
Department of Humanities
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42nd avenue – Miami Gardens, FL 33054 – USA

2.4 Activities
2.4.1 Study Abroad Trip to France

2.5 Syllabi
FRE 201 Elementary French I
FRE 202 Elementary French II
FRE 301 Intermediate French I
FRE 302 Intermediate French II

More courses coming up!

3.Chinese

Chinese classes can be taken as the foreign language requirement and are offered at beginner levels CHI 201 and CHI 202. We use a communicative and integrated approach to language learning that develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
2.2 Faculty
Ms. Pei-Han, plee@FMUNIV.EDU

3.1 Program inquires:
Contact by email Ms. Pei-Han, MA at plee@FMUNIV.EDU or by regular post:
Ms. Pei-Han
Adjunct Faculty of Chinese
Department of Humanities
Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42nd avenue – Miami Gardens, FL 33054 – USA

3.2 Syllabi
CHI 201 Elementary Chinese I
CHI 202 Elementary Chinese II

More courses coming up!