SY 2013-2014
COURSE TITLE:
French I
PREREQUISITE:
None
DESCRIPTION:
Students experience an introduction to the French language and to
the culture of the French-speaking world. The basic objectives are
to help each student attain an acceptable degree of proficiency in
the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, and to
present the language within the context of the contemporary
French-speaking world and its culture.
MAIN TOPICS:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Culture
CREDIT INFO:
Students will learn to recognize the French alphabet, distinguish
sounds in French, discern intonation patterns, and comprehend
vocabulary, phrases, and simple sentences, common to daily life.
Students will learn to recite and use the alphabet with proper
intonation, pronounce isolated sounds progressing from monosyllabic
words to multisyllabic words, pronounce phrases and simple sentences
with accurate intonation, and use learned utterances appropriately in
asking and answering questions.
Students will learn to recognize written symbols, words and phrases,
in isolation or in context, and interpret their implications and
ramifications.
Students will learn to copy and/or reproduce from memory in a
progressive manner, letters, syllables, words, phrases, and simple
sentences; make appropriate responses to questions; write guided
sentences; compose dialogues and simple paragraphs combining active
vocabulary and learned grammatical structures.
Students will be able to acquire knowledge of daily life, customs, and
current events; become aware of verbal and non-verbal cultural
differences. They will identify francophone countries and overseas
departments, know basic geographic features of France, and become
cognizant of the contributions of the French to the American way of
life.
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign
language requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three
years of one language or two years each of two languages).
Students who receive credit for French I in middle school may
count this course in meeting both credit and subject area
graduation requirements.
SY 2013-2014
COURSE TITLE:
French II
PREREQUISITE:
French I (or teacher recommendation via placement examination)
DESCRIPTION:
The second level course continues the emphasis on the
communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Written work emphasizes vocabulary development, semantics,
syntax, and composition with special attention to use of primary
verb tenses. Vocabulary is taught in context, practiced through
multimedia, and reinforced with written exercises. Since the
speech of people is so interwoven into their way of life, the student
examines the customs and manners of the people.
MAIN TOPICS:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Culture
CREDIT INFO:
Students will learn to distinguish more complex sound patterns in
French, refine rhythm and intonation patterns, comprehend sentence
length utterances by a variety of people, and assimilate acquired
material and apply it to basic personal background and needs.
Students will refine and reinforce learned pronunciation patterns,
combine and recombine previously learned elements in statements,
questions, and answers; and initiate and sustain limited conversation.
Students will enlarge vocabulary through the study of cognates, word
families, synonyms, and antonyms; and read with increasing
comprehension the materials essential for everyday living.
Students will demonstrate good writing habits, write statements and
formulate questions which will demonstrate comprehension of the
present, past, and near future; vary constructions, write guided
paragraphs and dialogues in which they will incorporate preceding
skills; and use previously learned vocabulary and structures to
compose paragraphs on designated topics.
Students will become aware of Franco-American similarities and
differences and increase their knowledge of francophone countries.
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign
language requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three
years of one language or two years each of two languages.
SY 2013-2014
COURSE TITLE:
French III
PREREQUISITE:
French II (or teacher recommendation via placement examination)
DESCRIPTION:
Students increase proficiency in all phases of language study. The
class provides an ongoing review of basic structures taught in the
first two years. A reinforcement of the communicative skills may
be encouraged through conversation, exposition, and selected
readings, which reflect the customs, character, and traditions of the
French. Written work involves composition, vocabulary
development, and grammatical skills, with special emphasis on
verb tenses.
MAIN TOPICS:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Culture
CREDIT INFO:
Students will distinguish more complex structures and assimilate
acquired material and apply it to new text.
Students will incorporate complex sentence patterns, give
extemporaneous oral presentations; resolve many individual
difficulties in pronunciation, stress, and intonation, and use the French
language as the primary means of communication in the classroom.
Students will acquire a broader vocabulary through selected readings,
expand horizons, and comprehend simple texts for personal
communication, recreation, or informational purposes; and understand
some main ideas and information from texts of a higher level.
Students will manifest good writing sills, compose paragraphs in
which they will apply more complex structures; convey information or
ideas for social and academic purposes; and write creatively on
assigned topics.
Students will develop further awareness of francophone countries;
compare some aspects of French and American culture and recognize
contributions of outstanding individuals.
This course provides one credit toward fulfilling the foreign
language requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three
years of one language or two years each of two languages).
SY 2013-2014
COURSE TITLE:
French IV Honors
PREREQUISITE:
French III (or teacher recommendation via placement examination)
DESCRIPTION:
Students continue building proficiency in French by thoroughly
reviewing previously learned grammar and vocabulary concepts at
a more expansive, rigorous mode of study. Excerpts of authentic
readings from novels, short stories, plays, and other genres give the
student an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the
Francophone cultures of the world and real-life application of the
language. This course is the first in a sequence of two preparatory
curricula for the 2012 Advanced Placement ® French Language
and Culture examination. This course is taught in French.
MAIN TOPICS:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Culture
CREDIT INFO:
Students will sustain understanding over longer stretches of connected
discourse and grasp principal ideas of more specialized presentations
by native speakers.
Students will demonstrate ability to communicate in a variety of
contexts with wider range of grammatical structures and with greater
accuracy. They will also give impromptu presentations and use French
for the majority of classroom communication.
Students will read a wider variety of authentic texts with a greater
consistency of comprehension alongside development of an awareness
of writing styles.
Students will express present and future time, use past tenses,
circumlocute occasionally to express thoughts, write social
correspondence, compose texts of several paragraphs on familiar
topics, and take notes on topics using familiar vocabulary. They may
also write summaries and/or compose reaction essays to authentic
texts read in class.
Students will keep abreast of French current events, acquire greater
insight into the culture of the French speaking people through various
media, and make cross-cultural comparisons.
This course provides one credit beyond fulfilling the foreign
language requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three
years of one language or two years each of two languages). This
course is weighted due to the rigorous, pre-AP expectations
maintained in the instructional practices for completing this
curriculum.
SY 2013-2014
COURSE TITLE:
French V Honors
PREREQUISITE:
French IVH (or teacher recommendation via placement examination)
DESCRIPTION:
Students begin to focus heavily on interpretive, interpersonal, and
presentational communication via their strengthened listening,
speaking, reading, and writing skills in contextualized themes
associated with Global Issues, Contemporary Life, Family and
Community, Beauty and Aesthetics, Personal and Public
Identities, and Science and Technology, all required broad
categories of study for pre-AP curricular study. This course is the
second in a sequence of two preparatory curricula for the 2012
Advanced Placement ® French Language and Culture
examination. This course is taught in French.
MAIN TOPICS:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Culture
CREDIT INFO:
Students will sustain understanding over longer stretches of connected
discourse and grasp principal ideas of more specialized presentations
by native speakers.
Students will demonstrate ability to communicate in a variety of
contexts with wider range of grammatical structures and with greater
accuracy. They will also give impromptu presentations and use French
for the majority of classroom communication.
Students will read a wider variety of authentic texts with a greater
consistency of comprehension alongside development of an awareness
of writing styles.
Students will express present and future time, use past tenses,
circumlocute occasionally to express thoughts, write social
correspondence, compose texts of several paragraphs on familiar
topics, and take notes on topics using familiar vocabulary. They may
also write summaries and/or compose reaction essays to authentic
texts read in class.
Students will keep abreast of French current events, acquire greater
insight into the culture of the French speaking people through various
media, and make cross-cultural comparisons.
This course provides one credit beyond fulfilling the foreign
language requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma (three
years of one language or two years each of two languages). This
course is weighted due to the rigorous, pre-AP expectations
maintained in the instructional practices for completing this
curriculum.