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- course offered in WC Cyber Program World Language
French 1 (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit
Neutrally Weighted
Students develop the skills of listening, understanding, speaking, reading and writing French at a beginner’s level. The course includes vocabulary building, development of basic structural patterns, listening comprehension exercises, instructional games, role-playing and exploration of French culture. Listening and speaking skills are combined with written work for evaluation.
French 2 (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit
Neutrally Weighted Students
continue their study of listening,
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing, and explore certain aspects of French culture. The course includes vocabulary building through dialogues, readings and role-playing, extension of grammatical structures, and cultural materials. Oral skills are emphasized and evaluated.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1.
French 3 Honors (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit
This is a rigorous and in-depth study of the language designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement studies. Students are challenged by a higher level of expectation for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Vocabulary is developed in context through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grammatical structures are expanded and enhanced through literature. French is used almost exclusively in the classroom.
Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in French 2.
French 4 Honors (10, 11, 12) 1 credit Students
continue understanding, their speaking, study reading of listening, and writing,
and explore various aspects of French culture. Vocabulary and structure are presented in context and transferred to reading, writing and speaking the language. French is used almost exclusively in class, and students will be evaluated on their use
West Chester Area School District of oral and written French. Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in French 3.
French 5 Accelerated Honors (11, 12) 1 credit
Blended learning class - 4 days in-class/ 1 day online learning Students refine the skills they have previously mastered in order to develop advanced level competency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Activities
are designed to strengthen
cross-cultural awareness and appreciation. Cultural products, structure, vocabulary and application of the language in varied situations form the basic elements of the course. French is used exclusively in class, and students are evaluated on their ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in French 4 Honors and a teacher recommendation.
Advanced Placement French Language (12) 1 credit
Blended learning class - 4 days in-class/1 day online learning Rigorous and demanding, this thematic course is intended for highly motivated students who wish to develop an advanced level of proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. AP French Language will emphasize the use of language for active communication and help students develop (1) the ability to understand spoken French in various contexts, (2) vocabulary sufficient for reading newspapers, magazine articles, literary texts and other non-technical writings without dependence on a dictionary, and (3) the ability to express themselves with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French. Students should have a basic knowledge of the language and culture of French-speaking people and should have already attained a reasonable proficiency in all four skills. A minimum of thirty to forty minutes of daily homework and preparation plus independent work will be required. The course provides the diligent student the opportunity to prepare for success on the Advanced Placement exam.
Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in French 5 Accelerated Honors and a strong teacher recommendation.
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