French

French 1
Credit: 1 unit
Prerequisite: None

Introduction to basic reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills
Introduction to basic grammatical concepts in the French language
Emphasis on the communicative approach, stressing common daily vocabulary which satisfies checkpoint A of the communicative objective
Introduction to French culture, its peoples and customs

French 2
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1
The French 2 curriculum includes:

Further development of listening, writing, reading, and speaking skills which will satisfy checkpoint B of the communicative objective of the New York State Syllabus;
Greater emphasis on reading comprehension skills;
Introduction and practice of fundamental grammatical concepts;
Strong emphasis on vocabulary build-up through vocabulary, word explanations and word groupings;
Continuing study of the French culture.

French 3
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 2 and passing of the proficiency exam.
The French 3 curriculum includes:

Development of stronger, more refined reading and comprehension skills;
Further development of speaking and communicative skills;
Review of major grammatical concepts;
Continuation of strong vocabulary build-up through topics;
French and French-speaking culture;
Development of refined writing skills through directed writing assignments;
Preparation for the Comprehensive Regents Exam.

French 4 (SUNY College Credit Option)
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Students must have completed French 3 with at least an 80 average and have received the recommendation of the Level 3 teacher.
This course will provide students with a thorough review of French grammar, language and culture at the Beginning Intermediate Level. The students will expand their linguistic and cultural knowledge through communicative activities, various selected readings, guided grammatical exercises, prerecorded listening activities, films and guided Internet activities. Students will intensify the study of the form of the French language as it relates to function. Students also have the opportunity to earn 3 units of SUNY college credit as an option in this course.

French 5 (SUNY College Credit Option)
Credit: 1 credit
Year: 12
Prerequisite: Students must have completed French 4 with at least an 80 average and have received the recommendation of the Level 4 teacher.
This course will provide a thorough review and continued acquisition of the French language and culture at the Intermediate level. The students will expand their linguistic and cultural knowledge through selected readings and guided Internet activities. Students will also increase their knowledge and gain insight and understanding of a culture other than their own.

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