World Language TheWorld LanguageProgramat Cheverusguidesour studentstoward linguisticand cultural proficiencyin Spanish and French. Studentslearningtospeak in a second languagerequiremuch repetition, practice, and commitment todevelop theskill. Our intention istocreatean interactive, safe, risk-takingenvironment for growth in thelanguage. Studentsdevelop their proficiency usinga varietyof contexts, tools, and techniquesthat emphasizeboth oral and written expression. Learnerswill refinetheir abilitiesin interpersonal communication, interpretivecommunication, and presentational communication accordingtoAmerican Council on theTeachingof Foreign Language(ACTFL) guidelines. A second languageisan important asset in an increasingly diversesocietyand global economy. Studentswill encounter different waysof thinkingabout theworld, themselves, and their own culture. Weagreewith Charlemagnewhen hesaid, ?Tohaveanother language, istopossessa second soul.?
French French 101: Introduction to French 1 credit In this introductory course, students will first begin to develop listening and speaking skills through oral and written drills, simple conversations, and a variety of audio-visual tools, including online resources. Regular reading and writing assignments emphasize elementary sentence structure, verbs, and vocabulary usage. Students will use predictable language in familiar settings. Students will also start to develop cultural awareness as we journey throughout the French-speaking world through research projects, visual resources, and cultural reading topics. This course is conducted in French and English. French 201 1 credit Prerequisite: French 101 This course is a continuation of French 101. Students build upon their understanding of elementary French to communicate about a variety of topics. They develop their vocabulary and incorporate new grammar themes into their work. Authentic video, audio, and printed material engage students as they communicate with one another through listening, writing, speaking, and reading in French. In addition, students begin to navigate authentic materials and practice communication in real-life contexts. Students will compare their daily lives to the lives of students their age around the world. Cultural topics include: technology and its effects on society, fine arts in the French-speaking community, and African and Canadian folk tales. This course is conducted in French and English. French 201 is eligible for honors credit.
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French 301 1 credit Prerequisite: French 201 This course is a continuation of French 201. Students will continue to deepen their comprehension of vocabulary and grammar concepts in the target language, furthering their skills through the examination of authentic resources. The emphasis of this course is on communicating using the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) to navigate authentic resources that deepen students? understanding of the French language and cultures of the French-speaking world. Cultural topics include: heritage and traditions, public personalities, environmental issues and volunteer work, and cultural awareness and travel. This course is conducted primarily in French. French 301 is eligible for honors credit. French 401 Honors 1 credit Prerequisite: French 301 Honorsor permission of theinstructor Speaking and participating in the French language is emphasized in this course. Students will fine-tune their ability to use a variety of tenses to communicate. Emphasis is placed on cultural comparisons of health and wellness, careers and college preparation, and celebrations in the Francophone world. This class is conducted entirely in French and students are expected to use French as the primary means of communication. This is a pre-AP course designed to prepare students to study at an advanced level.
