Students also continue their study of aspects of the French culture. Reading for comprehension receives increased attention as students read selections of broader scope and depth. Investigating the culture of French-speaking people as revealed in reading selections, films, music and art is an important part of the course, also. Students also study the history of France as they continue to strengthen their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Goals of the course include the continued acquisition of vocabulary, increased facility with finer points of French gram-mar, and ability to interpret and express nuance in the language.
Students continue to examine aspects of French culture in the context of the literary selections.
This course is designed to develop proficiency in French for highly motivated language students. The course seeks to develop all skills emphasizing language for communication using authentic materials in preparation for the advanced placement language exam. Students participating in Advanced Placement French V are expected, in addition to the requirements of the course, to take the exam provided and graded by the College Board. The score earned on the exam does not affect the grade or credit awarded at the local school. As an introduction to the language of the inhabitants of German-speaking countries, German I enables the student to acquire basic vocabulary and grammatical skills needed to converse in simplest terms with a native speaker of the language.