Peter
Nutting :
French I
French II
Honors French II
Leon Gin:
Honors French III
French III
French IV
Honors French IV
AP French |
Course descriptions:
At all levels, students are expected to limit the use of English.
French I
French I emphasizes the acquisition and comprehension of French vocabulary
and eventually speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Active participation
is part of the course. This involves learning through movements, acting
out skits and storytelling.
French II
French II will be a continuation of the techniques used in French I,
incorporating grammar and expanding vocabulary. Students will do more
speaking, reading, and writing in French. The majority of the class is
taught in French. Students will continue to learn through stories.
French III
French III stresses the development of the students' ability to use vocabulary,
idioms and grammatical structures to communicate a sequence of ideas.
Written and oral skills are further developed using stories, readings,
compositions, and pictures to provoke communication. Short stories and
reading are introduced. Varied conversational topics are introduced to
promote active discussions in French. Students will continue to learn
through stories. Students are expected to try to use French as much as
possible.
French IV
French IV will continue the techniques used in French III. Students will
discuss and write about readings, stories, pictures, and other authentic
French materials. Emphasis will be placed on speaking, creative writing
and working with French materials. Students will continue to learn through
stories. Students are expected to use French in class.
AP French
This course is designed to enhance previous French classes. This course
will include aural/oral skills, reading, comprehension, grammer, and composition
as well as a review for the Advanced Placement Exam. Emphasis will be
placed on active communication in French. Students will be required to
take the AP Exam with the possibility of receiving college credit. |
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