AP French Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in French. Students cultivate their understanding of French language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and community, personal and public identity, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.    Topics to be studied include vocabulary related to health, hobbies, and travel and the past tenses. Assessments include class participation, homework, projects, compositions, and final exams. By the end of French II, students are expected to demonstrate a low-intermediate level of proficiency in all four skills as characterized by the ACTFL.  To take this elective, students must have the recommendation of the teacher and World Language department chair.