AP FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AND FRENCH 4
The AP French Language and Culture and French 4 course is a two year revolving course syllabi designed with reference to the AP French Course Description (see the College Board website for more information) to help you integrate the four language skills through the use of authentic sources and documents. The AP French Language and Culture exam that addresses six groups of learning objectives: spoken and written interpersonal communication, audio, visual, and written interpretative communication, and spoken and written presentational communication. These learning objectives will be addressed through the study of six themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communication, Beauty and Aesthetics. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and refine their grammar skills while focusing on communication. The study of French and French speaking culture will be interwoven throughout the course. This will be accomplished through a variety of methods involving films, music, texts, listening exercises, speaking exercises, discussions (on French culture, daily life, current events, etc.), and other communicative activities. This class is taught completely in French. Students are expected to leave English and all other languages at the door; all activities will be conducted purely in French. A supplemental grammar and vocabulary book provide for a comprehensive grammar and vocabulary review.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3 or consent of teacher.
This course is open to students from Grades 10–12.
French 4 students will be held to a lower standard than AP French students.
