French Courses

FRENCH II Full Year, 1 credit (E502) The Level II French Language course is designed to support the diverse needs of our second year French language student. The topics covered are similar to those included in Level I while providing an opportunity for deeper exploration of concepts, vocabulary and grammar, combined with a comprehensive review of previously learned material. Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I.

FRENCH III Full Year, 1 credit (E503) The Level III French course is designed to expand student communicative skills acquired in previous levels, Students will express themselves in a wider range of situations, using language structures that are more sophisticated. An emphasis is placed on oral performance, and students engage in the exploration of various target language texts. A standardized assessment is given at the end of the three year sequence of study and is required for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II.

FRENCH IV Full Year, 1 credit (E504) The French IV course is designed to continue to expand student communicative skills acquired in previous levels. In addition to continuing to develop oral performance in the target language, an emphasis is placed on reading and writing performance as students engage in the exploration of various target language texts. The course provides students with an opportunity to expand their language skills in response to French literature, history and culture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III.

AP FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE Full Year, 1 credit (E508AP) The AP French Language course is a national program of the College Board to help students who wish to pursue college level studies while still in secondary school. The course content is comparable to a full year course in advanced composition and conversation at the college level. This one-year high school course is intended to develop the knowledge and proficiency of the student in the French Language. Students will be well prepared for the Advanced Placement Exam in French Language & Culture which will be offered in May. This course supports student career and college readiness in French. Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV AP Examinations are required in order to receive AP course weighting and AP credit. Please see page 14 of the course guide for more information.