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French 1
Credit: One (1) Credit
0701320
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ELECTIVES
WORLD LANGUAGES
This course focuses on developing communicative skills in French language as well as cultural knowledge about the French speaking world. Speaking and listening comprehension will be achieved thanks to communication through exercises of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and construction of basic sentences. The class will develop students’ knowledge in the application of daily, real-life situations, which will lead to meaningful conversation in French.
Prerequisite: None
French 2 0701330
Credit: One (1) Credit
French II is designed to build on the language acquired in French I as vocabulary is expanded and more difficult grammatical concepts are introduced. Meaningful communication is emphasized in both oral and written work. There is also a stronger cultural component, which exposes students to the geography and some of the cultures of the French-speaking world.
Prerequisite: French 1
Honors French 3 0701340
Credit: One (1) Credit
In this expanding engagement with French, students are intended to deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, students read significant works of literature in French, and respond orally or in writing to these works. Continuing the pattern, and building on what students encountered in the first two years, each week consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major French-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.
Prerequisite: “B” average or better in French 2
Honors French 4 0701350
Credit: One (1) Credit
Honors French 4 focuses on more sophisticated grammatical constructions, idiomatic expressions, composition, and conversation. Students will strive for fluency in oral expression and will continue reading French literature, current newspapers, and magazines. Participants will be encouraged to converse with some spontaneity, discuss familiar topics and contemporary society, and listen to radio and TV broadcasts. This course will address the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In addition, the culture of French- speaking countries will be discussed.
Prerequisite: “B” average or better in Honors French 3
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