as a complete review of the key concepts of French grammar with emphasis on written and speaking activities. In this course, students will learn to speak and write in more complex ways, and understand spoken and written French in many cultural settings. Students will read and listen to news reports from the Francophone world and keep a written journal of personal reflections and ideas. There will be a thematic approach to vocabulary, with emphasis on students exploring their impact on the world and their connections with Francophone cultures. 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 high level. French: Francophone Culture & Civilization Full Year (Two Semesters) Prerequisites: French 4 or equivalent AND Modern Languages Department recommendation This course examines themes in Francophone cultures through the study of short stories, nonfiction articles and films. The course is discussion-based with an emphasis on the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will do both presentational and interpersonal speaking in addition to a thorough review of advanced grammar concepts. The course is conducted entirely in French, and students are expected to participate in the target language. Students will keep a journal of questions, writings and vocabulary. Main units of study will include: how the French educational system addresses a diverse student body, preservation of African culture in France today, conflicts around urban versus country life in France and Canada, and a study of the royal court at Versailles and its role in pre-revolutionary France. Assessments will include discussions, in-class essays, and a number of short research-based student presentations to accompany each unit of study. French: Francophone Literature Full Year (Two Semesters) Prerequisites: French 4 or equivalent AND Modern Languages Department recommendation In this course, students read Francophone literature and explore cultural and historical themes present in the works. This course is discussion-based where students create questions and inquiry; however, there will be activities to improve listening, writing
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 French 5 Full Year (Two Semesters) Prerequisites: French 4 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. This course serves
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