The course objective is to enhance and strengthen the ILR level 3 student's functional use of the language by stressing active language production and accuracy to cultivate a language analyst capable of excelling at more than passive tasks. Research has repeatedly proven that active use of a skill greatly enhances learning and retention (i.e., synthesis and production of the language instead of mere comprehension). The primary objectives of the course include: listening and reading comprehension, transcription, translation, grammar concepts, and cultural expertise. Speaking and writing are used to reinforce the proper use of lexical and grammatical forms and serve as an ongoing assessment/feedback tool for the instructor.