Note: A class for fluent students wishing to perfect their linguistic and cultural understanding in areas such as geopolitics and economics, literature and history, the arts, and many more. Students will focus on formulating ideas and opinions with precision and on discussing clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects. Course materials—including newspaper articles, TV, and radio shows—are to be studied before class; expect approximately two hours of autonomous study per week.

• Course Type: Online. Please keep in mind that online courses are limited to six students. If the course is full, please let us know your interest, and we will try to open an additional class.

• Course Pace: Regular, 5 weeks, once per week, 2H per session on Zoom. Total: 10 hours (class time).

• Prerequisite: New AFSeattle students and current students who never took a C1-level class must take our placement test https://www.afseattle.org/placement-tests/

• Educational Program Policies: https://www.afseattle.org/about/policies/

• Clock Hours. AFSeattle is a Washington State approved clock hour provider in 2021-2022. Please send an email to info@afseattle.org upon enrollment.

A valid registration fee is required in order to enroll in this course (members are exempt).