French

Level: AP

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisites: A or B in French II AND Any CCC Placement Test (ALEKs or RTW).

This is an equivalent to a first and second semester of university level language and students will receive 4 credit hours through the City Colleges of Chicago. This course seeks to implement and broaden students’ conversational skills through advanced vocabulary, review and complete the basic grammar, and learn more about the cultures and current events of French-speaking countries. This course also aims to consolidate students' skills in listening, reading, and writing abilities through listening and comprehension exercises, written compositions, readings, and oral presentations. Readings will be taken from news articles, fiction and nonfiction, and poetry.

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Level: AP

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisites: A or B in French II AND Any CCC Placement Test (ALEKs or RTW).

This is an equivalent to a third and fourth semester of university level language and students will receive 4 credit hours through the City Colleges of Chicago. This course seeks to implement and broaden students’ conversational skills through advanced vocabulary, review and complete the basic grammar, and learn more about the cultures and current events of French-speaking countries. This course also aims to consolidate students' skills in listening, reading, and writing abilities through listening and comprehension exercises, written compositions, readings, and oral presentations. Readings will be taken from news articles, fiction and nonfiction, and poetry.

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Level: H

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisites: None.

The purpose of French I is to learn to communicate effectively and appropriately in various situations. The first year World Language courses provide the student with basic skills in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the spoken word. Linguistic awareness, culture, and civilization are introduced through the use of audio-visual materials, authentic publications, web assignments, reading, and discussion. Emphasis is placed on building a core vocabulary, acquainting students with essential grammatical structures, and developing near-native pronunciation. The target language is the primary vehicle for classroom communication while English is used to facilitate grammatical concepts.

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Level: H

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisites: French 1 or Placement Exam.

Level II builds on previously introduced skills and emphasizes increased accuracy. The increase in the quantity and quality of listening and reading comprehension enables students to successfully negotiate communicative tasks and social situations. Vocabulary expansion and pronunciation continue to be highlighted. Several new verb tenses and modes are presented and used in their most common settings. The target language is the primary vehicle for classroom communication.

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Level: H

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisites: French 2 OR Placement Exam.

Level III focuses increasingly on fluency and authentic expression while emphasizing creativity and accuracy. Previously learned grammatical structures are reviewed and practiced in greater depth. More complex grammatical concepts are introduced and expanded. Idiomatic expressions become an important part of daily communication. At this level, students should be able to communicate successfully in various real-life situations. The target language is the exclusive vehicle for classroom communication while English may be used to explain grammatical difficulties.

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