and traveling in Francophone countries. Students are expected to understand and speak French in the class at all times. Students are expected to be comfortable writing in French at a basic level and will work to develop greater fluency in writing. Readings will include articles and newspapers—all chosen to help students understand the culture of Francophone countries. Students are assessed in all four areas of proficiency through formative and cumulative activities, such as writing and speaking about what you would like to do during a trip to Paris, making a video about adolescent health and completing an application for a scholarship to study abroad. There is an expanded emphasis on listening comprehension and reading and writing at this level. Upon completion of this intermediate course, students should be able to understand most of the French spoken in a real context and speak well enough to be understood in basic settings in Francophone cultures. Text: Entrecultures 2 French 4 Full Year (Two Semesters) Prerequisites: French 2 or 3 or equivalent AND Modern Languages Department recommendation This course continues the study of French as a second language for non-native students or heritage speakers through speaking, listening, culture, reading, writing and grammar activities at a more advanced level. In this course, students gain a more complete understanding of French grammar, speak and write in more complex ways, and understand spoken and written French in many cultural settings. Main units of study will include: experiences and events in childhood that shape one’s future, the role of digital citizens, the impact of one’s future on society, living in an eco-friendly world, expressing individuality, and the value of art. Students are assessed in all four areas of proficiency through formative and cumulative activities, such as creating a fundraiser to help a class in Martinique, preparing an application to study abroad in a Francophone country and presenting a mock environmental project to the United Nations. Students will read info-graphs and non-fiction articles to enhance their understanding of the course themes. There will be a greater emphasis on speaking activities in this course where students will be asked to participate in longer presentations, debates and many interpersonal dialogues. Students will keep a journal where they will practice writing on the topics of the course. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to speak about numerous topics related to their own life and the culture of many francophone countries at an intermediate level. Text: Entrecultures 3
completion of the course, students will be able to speak in the present and future in various relevant settings. Text: Entrecultures 1 French 2 Full Year (Two Semesters) Prerequisites: French 1 or equivalent OR Modern Languages Department recommendation This course continues the study of French as a second language for non-native students through speaking, listening, culture, reading, writing and grammar activities. In this proficiency-based course, the target language will be used more than 80% of the time. Students will speak French in the class at all times. Students will learn the grammar and vocabulary to communicate adequately in many situations in French-speaking countries with the main units focusing on school life in the United States and in Francophone cultures, food from Francophone cultures and memories related to food, household jobs and volunteering, and city and town life. Students will study the culture of French speaking countries through cultural realia, interactive videos, cultural comparisons and communication with correspondents in French- speaking countries. Short readings will include articles and newspapers—all chosen to help students understand the culture of Francophone countries. Students are assessed in all four areas of proficiency through formative and cumulative activities, such as making a video-invitation to a traditional Francophone meal or filling out an application for a volunteering position in Francophone culture. Each student will have a speaking portfolio where recordings and videos are stored for self-reflection and progress checks. There is an expanded emphasis on listening and reading comprehension and correct pronunciation at this level. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to communicate in the present, past and future and be able to comprehend French in many contexts. Texts: Entrecultures 1 and Entrecultures 2 French 3 Full Year (Two Semesters) Prerequisites: French I or 2 or equivalent AND Modern Languages Department recommendation This course continues the study of French as a second language for non-native students through speaking, listening, culture, reading, writing and grammar activities. This course is designed for those students who are ready to learn French at an intermediate level. This course teaches students the grammar and vocabulary to communicate adequately in many situations in French-speaking countries with main units focusing on city and town life, healthy living habits and how people in Francophone cultures maintain their physical as well as social and emotional health,
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