French Course Descriptions

French Course Descriptions

 

French I

In French I students develop knowledge in all four skill areas: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. They will begin with the basics and work toward mastery of essential elements of grammar and the development of basic vocabulary dealing with a variety of situations. They begin communicating using basic grammatical structures. They are exposed to authentic sources of audio and reading materials. Students are encouraged to express themselves as much as possible in French. Students will develop an appreciation and awareness of other cultures and customs. They will be introduced to the history and geography of the French-speaking world.

 

French II

In French II students will continue to develop proficiency in all four skills-listening, reading, speaking, and writing. They continue to work toward mastery of essential elements of grammar and development of advanced vocabulary to be proficient in most situations. They communicate using more complex structures on a variety of topics.

They comprehend the main idea of authentic materials they read and hear. Their ability to discuss historic and contemporary topics increases. Students continue to develop an appreciation and awareness of other cultures and customs in their community and elsewhere.

 

French III

In French III students will continue to develop proficiency in all four skills-listening, reading, speaking, and writing. They continue to work toward mastery of essential elements of grammar and development of advanced vocabulary to be proficient in most situations. They communicate using more complex structures on a variety of topics. They comprehend the main idea of authentic materials they read and hear. Their ability to discuss historic and contemporary topics increases. Students continue to develop an appreciation and awareness of other cultures and customs in their community and elsewhere.

 

French IV

In French IV students will continue to develop proficiency in all four skills-listening, reading, speaking and writing. They continue to work toward mastery of essential elements of grammar and development of advanced vocabulary to be proficient in most situations. They communicate using more complex structures on a variety of topics. They comprehend the main idea of authentic materials they read and hear. Their ability to discuss historic and contemporary topics increases. Students continue to develop an appreciation and awareness of other cultures and customs in their community and elsewhere.