[ French ]

French 1
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 9-12. An introductory course in French language and conversation, this class also integrates culture, songs, and games into the curriculum. The discipline needed in mastering a Foreign Language is instilled through daily assignments and frequent testing. This is a grammar course, concentrating on listening, speaking, and writing French.

French 2
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 9-12. Prerequisite: C or better in French 1. A continuation course in the study of the French language, using all four basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. More emphasis on verb tenses, and increased activities in speaking and listening comprehension.

French 3
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 10-12. Prerequisite: C or better in French 2. This intermediate level course emphasizes the grammatical structure of the language. Students master irregular verbs, the formation and use of 6 verb tenses, pronouns and adjectives. Students expand their vocabulary by reading stories, learning songs, creating original oral and written work and watching French films. Good work habits are important as there are daily homework assignments and frequent quizzes. French culture is understood in the process of learning the language.

French 4 Honors
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 11-12. Prerequisite: B- or better in French 3. Now is the time to assimilate all basic grammar and work on fluency. This course is conducted completely in French, and students are required to write and perform their own commercials, debates, and oral reports. Reading and writing skills are strengthened by exposure to French literature, at least one novel, and many short stories. Fine points of grammar are taught, and listening comprehension through songs and tapes continues to be a major emphasis of this course.

AP French
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 11-12. Prerequisite: B- or better in French 4. Students will review all basic grammar. They will read materials from many sources (short stories, plays, excerpts from novels, magazine articles) to increase vocabulary, communication skills and knowledge of French culture and civilization. French cinema, songs and cultural activities will also be used to increase these skills. Preparation for the AP exam in May is on-going throughout the year. This consists of grammar tests, composition writing, oral comprehension practice and oral expression drills. A love of French is a prerequisite for this course.