AP French Summer Assignment 2013-2014
The AP French Exam covers a myriad of topics with which students should be familiar in
their native language. In preparation for the course, students are required to research and
have a working knowledge in English of these areas in their native language before exploring
them in French during the upcoming academic year.
The topics include:
Les Défis Mondiaux
(Global Issues)
Diversity
Preservation of the
Natural Environment
Health Issues
Human Rights
Nutrition & Food Safety
Peace and War
Racism
La quête de soi
(Personal/Public Identities)
Alienation and Assimilation
Beliefs and Values
Language and Identity
Nationalism and Patriotism
La Science et la Technologie
(Science and Technology)
The Genius of Mankind
Technological Innovations
Social Impact of Technology
La Famille/La Communauté
(Family/Community)
Family and Community
Childhood and Adolescence
Customs and Celebrations
Family Structures
Friendship and Love
Age and Class
La Vie Contemporaine
(Contemporary Life)
Advertising and Marketing
Housing and Shelter
Leisure and Sports
Professions/World of Work
Rites of Passage
Travel
L’Esthétique
(Beauty & Aesthetics)
French Contributions to World
Artistic Heritage
Architectural and Visual Arts
Music
Performing Arts
The following are websites to peruse this summer and with which students should become
familiar:
http://www.bescherelle.com
http://www.lemonde.fr
http://www.lefigaro.fr
http://www.yahoo.fr
Interesting facts about the language
French newspaper online
French newspaper online (political)
Yahoo in French, search engine
www.france-amerique.com
French articles, online magazine
www.tv5.org
www.rfi.fr
French TV station, programming and articles
Radio France International, broadcasts and interviews
Students will e-mail me at todd.adkins@ashland.kyschools.us and send their responses to the
Party A Selections and the e-mail Interpersonal Writing.
AP French Preparing for the Language Exam
The summer assignments come from the workbook. The responses are to be e-mailed to me
and be properly labeled. Below are the labels to be used which correspond to the
assignments:
(Theme: Les Défis Mondiaux)
Due by July 26th
Part A Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
Selection 19 (pp. 42-43)
Part A Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
Selection 28 (pp. 58-59)
Part A Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
Selection 30 (pp. 62-63)
Due by August 7th
Part A Interpersonal Writing E-mail Reply
Courriel No. 2 (p.165) or Courriel No. 10 (p. 173) (CHOOSE ONE)
Student may call me at (304)633-6904 should they have a question or problem with this
assignment.