Conducted almost exclusively in French, the class provides a thorough review of grammatical structures taught in previous classes, and introduces the literary past tense, conditional sentences and the subjunctive. Oral skills and reading proficiency are stressed. Student projects in French on aspects of the French cultural heritage are assigned. This course is offered to the senior or qualified junior student. The curriculum builds on the previous years' skills, stressing oral and written mastery of the French language, adding stylistic refinements.
Students read short stories and two full-length works.
Assistance in preparation for the AP French Language Examination will be provided for those taking the exam in May.