This course is designed for students who demonstrate a high level of fluency and can understand material on concrete and abstract topics. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement (AP) examination in French. Students will demonstrate their abilities in all language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in various ways, such as writing coherent summaries, descriptions, narrations, and essays. They will comprehend, analyze, and discuss a variety of spoken and written texts, representing literary works, contemporary life, and popular culture. Students will continue to refine syntax and mechanics of French both orally and in writing, demonstrating a more advanced control of language and also a deeper understanding and use of idiomatic expressions.
Prerequisites
Grade of "B" or higher in the preceding level or teacher recommendation.
Students enrolled in this Advanced Placement (AP) course will earn an additional quality point upon successful completion. Taking the AP exam is no longer required but is strongly encouraged, as participating demonstrates mastery of college-level content and earning a qualifying score may lead to college credit (35165).