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WORLD LANGUAGES
French I - CP
French 1 is an introduction to French with an emphasis on oral communication. Topics studied include How to greet people in French and keep a conversation going, how to utilize everyday terms, and how to ask and understand basic directions when traveling. Also included are the fundamentals of French sentence structure. Students study French cultural heritage of art, history, cuisine, and customs.
French II - CP
Pre-requisite: French I or Equivalent
French 2 completes the presentation of the fundamentals of the French language through a conversational and communicative skills approach. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss past, present and future activities. Units of particular interest include Paris, clothing/fashion and French cuisine.
French III - CP
Pre-requisite: French II or Equivalent
French 3 is an intermediate level course in which students gain confidence in speaking about themselves. Listening and speaking skills are developed to include specialized vocabulary and idioms. Reading and writing activating activities stress the understanding expanded vocabulary. As major activity projects, students participate in simulated visits to French- speaking areas, sensitizing them to different customs, "survival vocabulary," and cultural highlights.
French IV - Honors
Pre-requisite: French III or Equivalent
Honors French 4 focuses on heightening listening and speaking skills for conversation as well as reading and writing in the language. Students use French in the classroom not only for everyday expressions, questions, and answers but also for discussing personal opinions and reactions as well as pursuing cultural topics of student interest. The reading materials include excerpts of novels, short stories, and current French magazine and newspaper articles.
French V - Honors
Pre-requisite: Honors French IV or Equivalent
Honors French 5 is conducted entirely in French. Class discussions and individual and group projects help students polish their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills into life-long assets. Materials for reading and listening include these topics: La France, Le Petit Prince, "Intrigues," Les Arts, and selected short stories and excerpts of novels. Honors French 5 is strongly recommended for students who want to meet selective college language requirements.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 8-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
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