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history of the ancient Romans. Students also learn
the basics of interpersonal communication. Vocabu- 7154 – French I
lary and fluency of reading are stressed. Forms and Credit: 1.0
syntax are presented in sheltered contexts. The Prerequisite: Department Placement
course is taught through direct method (sheltered Students learn basic French with an emphasis on the
spoken Latin) and reading comprehension. four aspects of language acquisition: speaking, lis-
tening, reading, and writing.

7231– Latin II
Credit: 1.0 7254 – French II
Prerequisite: C or better in Latin I, Department Credit: 1.0
Placement Prerequisite: C or better in French I and De-
Students continue to study the Latin language, cul- partment Placement or passing Grade: on
ture, mythology and history of the ancient Romans. French Language exemption exam
Students also learn the basics of discussing texts in Students continue their acquisition of the language.
the target language. Fluency of reading and interme- French will be spoken in the classroom to develop
diate syntax are stress. The course is taught through verbal communication skills and listening skills.
direct method (spoken Latin) and reading compre-
hension. Connections to the modern world and Eng-
lish vocabulary continue to be emphasized. 7354 – French III
Credit: 1.0

7331 – Latin III H Prerequisite: C or better in French II and De-
partment Placement
Credit: 1.0 Students expand their acquisition of the language.
Prerequisite: Grade: of B or better in Latin II, Writing skills are further developed and expansion of
Department Placement vocabulary is stressed. Reading and discussions take
This honors course focuses on reading the history of place in French, without the use of English. Verbal
Ancient Rome in Latin (from the founding to the first communication skills and listening skills are expand-
century BC), as written by Roman authors. The ed.
course utilizes reading comprehension and compre-
hensible input strategies to build and strengthen stu-
dents’ vocabulary, grammar and translation abilities. 7355– French III H
Credit: 1.0
7431 – Latin IV H Prerequisite: A in French II and Teacher Recom-
mendation
Credit: 1.0 Students in the honors class will be expanding their
Prerequisite: B or better in Latin III Honors acquisition of the language as in the French III class,
Students will continue their study of authentic Latin but with greater emphasis on spoken French. This
texts and Roman history, with emphasis on the first course is for motivated students who want to be chal-
century BC through the foundation of Imperial Rome. lenged with a pre-AP curriculum. History and litera-
This course focuses on the works of Cicero, Caesar ture and especially current events of francophone
comprehension and translation skills while also devel- more advanced speaking, writing, and reading skills.
and Virgil. Students continue building vocabulary,
countries will be included to help students develop
oping critical thinking skills through textual analysis
and exploration of the common threads of human
experience in Ancient Roman and modern society. 7454 –French IV H
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: B in French III H or A in French
7335 – AP Latin III and Department Placement
Credit: 1.0 In this honors course, students expand their
Prerequisite: B+ or better in Latin III H or Latin knowledge of grammatical concepts, written commu-
IV H, Teacher Approval nication and speaking. French culture, literature, and
This college-level course involves an in-depth concen- history are also studied.
tration of Virgil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Commentarii de
Bello Gallico. Extensive translation and sight reading
are required. Students will also develop a critical ap- 7455 – AP French Language
preciation for the literary genre and rhetorical devices Credit: 1.0
used by both authors. A summer assignment will be Prerequisite: A in French IV H, Department
required. All students are required to take the Ad- Placement
vanced Placement exam in May. A reasonable proficiency in all four language skills is
expected at the outset of this course. The course
encompasses advancing comprehension in formal and
7537 – Latin V H informal French, the reading of magazines, newspa-
Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 pers and literature. All students are required to take
Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Latin the Advanced Placement exam in May.
in Grade: 11 or Teacher Recommendation
This course is co-curricular with Latin IV H (listed
above). The courses meet at the same time and fol-
low the same basic curriculum.

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