AP French Language and Culture Syllabus
Mme Barton
Room 306
Marie.Barton@mercerislandschools.org
Course Description
AP French Language and Culture is a college-level course intended for students in their fourth year
of French. There is a strong emphasis on the use of French for active communication during class.
Students will be provided opportunities to continue to develop all four skills of language
proficiency: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn language structures in
context and use them to convey meaning. In addition to further developing French language skills,
contemporary, Francophone cultures will be studied through authentic materials and projects.
Students are encouraged to take the AP French Language and Culture exam at the end of this
course.
Units
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8.
Orientation - Francophone World
Global Challenges
The Family
Science and Technology
Personal and Public Identities
Beauty and Aesthetics
Contemporary Life
Culminating Activities
Required Materials
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Student workbook – AP French
Notebook/binder with pockets for French only
a pencil, pen, and red pen
access to the internet (links to French related sites are available via my school web page)
Grading Criteria
Your grades will reflect your proficiency in writing, speaking, reading, listening, cultural learning,
and participation.
Writing 15%
Reading 15%
Speaking 15%
Listening Comprehension 15%
Projects/Presentations 20%
Participation/Preparation 20%
Class participation will be graded on the following criteria:
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stay attentive and on task
speak French
be prepared with necessary materials
volunteer regularly and be an active member of activities and discussions
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contribute positively to the group by being respectful and supportive of others
which includes not being disruptive
attend class regularly and arrive on time
clean up after yourself and respect school property
ask questions to increase your learning
do NOT be afraid to make mistakes and take risks
Homework
Homework will be assigned regularly. Doing your homework ensures that you are interacting with
the language on a daily basis and that you understand the material. Learning language is a process
of building on existing knowledge thus skipping homework assignments will make consequent ones
more difficult. Homework is due when you walk into my class. You will NOT receive credit for
homework finished in class unless otherwise stated. All homework should be completed so that it
is legible and include a proper heading:
Last name in caps, French name:
Assignment:
Date:
Period:
JANDOT, Anne
Page 213, ex. A and B
le 7 sept. 2012 or 07.09.12
classe 2
*If you use computer translators to complete any assignment, it is not your original work; therefore,
you will receive a 0 for that assignment.
Assessments
Assessments in the form of quizzes, tests, compositions, dialogs, and projects will be given
regularly. They will focus on specific topics as well as skill/s (writing, reading, listening, speaking).
Make-up Work
All make-up work must be arranged within two days of an absence. A student is allowed two days
for each excused absence to make up missed work. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule
a time to do so. If the student does not do so within two days of his/her return or is a no
show for the scheduled make-up time, a 0 will be recorded for the missed work. If a student
has a planned absence the day before a previously announced assignment, quiz or exam, the
student will be expected to turn in the assignment or take the quiz/exam with the class. I do not
offer extra credit assignments.
Grading Scale
93 – 100
90 – 92
87 – 89
83 – 86
A
AB+
B
80 – 82
77 – 79
73 – 76
70 - 72
BC+
C
C-
69 – 60
59 – 0
D
F
NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING CELL PHONES, IPODS, IPADS, LAPTOPS, ARE
ALLOWED OUT DURING CLASS TIME UNLESS I GIVE PERMISSION! IF I SEE ANY OUT, I
WILL COLLECT IT FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. IF I SEE ANY OUT DURING AN
ASSESSMENT, A 0 WILL BE GIVEN FOR THAT ASSESSMENT.
AP French Syllabus Agreement
Mme Barton
Period:___________
I/We, ______________________________________________________________________, and our child,
(parent)
_____________________________________________________________________, have read, understand and accept the
(student)
classroom expectations as outlined in the AP French Syllabus.
Parent signature
__________________________________________________
Date__________________
Student signature __________________________________________________
Date__________________
AP French Syllabus Agreement
Mme Baron
Period:___________
I/We, ______________________________________________________________________, and our child,
(parent)
_____________________________________________________________________, have read, understand and accept the
(student)
classroom expectations as outlined in the AP French Syllabus.
Parent signature
__________________________________________________
Date__________________
Student signature __________________________________________________
Date__________________