Students in this course follow an intensive regimen of speaking, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and writing practice. They learn to write well-planned compositions on a variety of subjects and participate regularly in discussions on various topics. This course will prepare students to take the College Board Advanced Placement exam as well as college entrance examinations.Required materials:
Ladd & Girard's AP French textSupplementary materials:
Possible movies: Babe (French), Diabolique (French), Dr. Doolittle (French), Eiffel Tower, George Pompidou, Gigi, Gothic Cathedrals, Histoire de Jouets (French), Hunchback of Notre Dame, Indochine (French), Jeanne d’Arc (French), Joan of Arc, La Cage Aux Folles (French), Le Bossu de Notre Dame (French), Les Miserables-The Dream Cast, Les Miserables-Victor Hugo’s, Men in Black (French), Pour Sacha (French), Three Men and a Cradle (French)Invitation to Contact Instructor:
“Should you or your parents/guardians have a question regarding course expectations, media or textbooks, or wish to request an alternative assignment for curricula containing potentially objectionable material, please contact the respective Division Head to discuss your concerns. The Division Head will serve as the liaison between the student and parent and the teacher.”
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