The goal of this course is to acquire proficiency in all four language skills. At the end of French IV, students should be able to understand and communicate effectively in writing and speaking with native speakers of French. Tapes of native speakers are used to develop listening and speaking skills, and literary and cultural reading form the basis for classroom discussion and written work. Students are introduced to various literary works including Antoine de St. Exupery’s classic The Little Prince. All course content will be based on the National Standards in Foreign Language Education.