| French I and French I Review |
10 Credits;
Year |
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| An
introductory course in the French language with emphasis on the development of listening,
speaking, reading, writing, and culture. Fulfills U.C. "e" and C.S.U. subject
requirement. |
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| Accelerated French I |
10 Credits;
Year |
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| This
course is similar in content to French I. Topics will be more in-depth, with an attempt to
master them at a higher level than the regular French I course. Accelerated French is open
to all students, including college preparatory students who desire to fulfill college
requirements by taking the Advanced Placement exam in the senior year. Fulfills U.C.
"e" and C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| French II and French II Review |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: French I with a "C" grade or permission of
instructor |
| A
continuation of the first year of French with further development of language skills.
Fulfills U.C. "e" and C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| Accelerated French II |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: Accelerated French I with a " B" or permission
of instructor |
| This
course is similar in content to French II. Topics are taught in greater depth, with an
attempt to master them at a higher level than the regular French II course. Accelerated
French II is open to all student, including college preparatory students with a desire to
fulfill college requirements by taking the Advanced Placement exam in the senior year.
Fulfills U.C. "e" and C.S.U. subject requirement. |
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| French III |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: French II with a "B" grade or permission of
instructor |
| French
III continues the study of the French language and culture, with emphasis on the finer
points of structure and an intense effort to improve communication skills. In addition,
there are readings in history and literature, with the goal of increasing vocabulary and
sight-reading skills. Fulfills U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Honors French III |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: Permission of instructor |
| This is
the third year of the accelerated program including preparation for those who plan to take
the French Advanced Placement Examination in the senior year. Emphasis is placed on
completing the basic grammar, as well as intensive work on furthering the writing,
speaking, listening, and reading skills of the student. Fulfills U.C. "f" and
C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| French IV |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: Permission of instructor |
| French
IV focuses on the continued study of grammar, refining of listening and speaking skills,
and continued in-depth reading and writing development. Students completing this course
should have a firm foundation in the language and the ability to understand and speak on
an advanced level. Fulfills U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective requirement. |
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| Advanced Placement French |
10 Credits;
Year |
| Prerequisite: Permission of instructor |
| This is
a college level course and is an intense and in-depth program preparing students to take
the College Board Advanced Placement Examination at the end of the year. A final review of
the grammar is included, as well as consistent development of the reading, writing,
listening, and speaking skills. Fulfills U.C. "f" and C.S.U. elective
requirement.. Students who take and pass the AP test with a 3 or higher may be eligible
for college credit. |
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