5170 ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LANGUAGE
The AP French Language Course is designed to prepare students to take the AP French Language Test in May. The course is a rigorous college level course equivalent to that of a third year course in college. Students should have a strong knowledge of grammar and vocabulary as well as good listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. All instruction, written and verbal communication will be conducted almost exclusively in French. A variety of authentic audio, video and written texts are included. Students will listen to songs, narrations of newspaper and magazine articles, dictations, news reports, movie reviews and other types of sound recordings. Written texts include literature and newspaper and magazine articles. Students will develop speaking skills through verbal interaction with the instructor. Speaking activities include role-plays, oral reports, speeches and picture story telling. Writing a variety of compositions, answering essay questions on assignments and tests and journal writing will enhance writing skills. Students who are enrolled in a Virtual Virginia World Language course will be required to take a nationally recognized examination in their language as part of this course. Student work will be required outside of class time.
Prerequisites
Students must have a strong knowledge of grammar and vocabulary as well as good listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Instruction and written and verbal communication will be conducted almost exclusively in French. Successful completion of French I, French II, French III, and French IV is required. Native speakers of French and advanced students upon completion of French III can be assessed for placement.
Course Texts and Materials
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ISBN # |
Publisher Information |
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AP French: Preparing for the Language and Culture Examination |
0133175375 or 978013317537 |
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Allons au-delà! La Langue et les Cultures du Monde Francophone (Digital Course 1-year license with eText, online content only—no textbook) | 0133179532 or 9780133179538 |
Pearson |
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Une Fois Pour Toutes | (Hardcover version) 9780133611205 or 0133611205 (Softcover version) 9780133611236 or 013361123X |
Pearson |
Pre-Course Assignment
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