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French V (AP) 362
Course Description

TIME FRAME: one semester
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL: 5

30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.1.9.1 --- 30.0.1.9.2 --- 30.0.1.9.3 --- 30.0.1.9.4 --- 30.0.1.9.5 --- 30.0.1.9.6
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.1.9.8 --- 30.0.2.9.1 --- 30.0.2.9.2 --- 30.0.2.9.3 --- 30.0.2.9.4 --- 30.0.2.9.5
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.3.9.2 --- 30.0.3.9.3 --- 30.0.3.9.4 --- 30.0.3.9.5 --- 30.0.4.9.1 --- 30.0.4.9.2
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.4.9.4 --- 30.0.4.9.5 --- 30.0.5.9.1 --- 30.0.5.9.2 --- 30.0.5.9.3 --- 30.0.5.9.4
10.0 WORLD LANGUAGES --- 10.0.6.9.1 --- 10.0.6.9.2 --- 10.0.7.9.1 --- 10.0.8.9.1 --- 10.0.8.9.2 --- 10.0.8.9.6



As stated in Connecticut's 2005 World Language Curriculum Framework, there are six domains and nine content standards which frame world language content:

COMMUNICATION
1.How do I use another language to communicate with others?
2.How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
3.How do I present information, concepts, and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?

CULTURES
1.How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another culture?

CONNECTIONS
1.How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to reinforce and expand my knowledge of other disciplines and vice versa?
2.How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and deepen my understanding of that language and culture and access and use information that would otherwise be unavailable to me?

COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
1. How do I demonstrate an understanding of similiarities, differences, and interactions across languages?

COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
1.How do I demonstrate an undertanding of similiarities, differences, and interactions across cultures?

COMMUNITIES
1.How do I use my knowledge of language and culture to enrich my life and broaden my opportunities?






AP French V, taught exclusively in French, expands and edifies the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as the five C's of foreign language learning (i.e. communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities). In addition, the student is expected to take the French AP language exam at the end of the course.

Students receive extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions, comprehension of spoken French, reading comprehension, extensive vocabulary, and command of speech.




Students in AP French V will developthe ability to exhibit the following skills specifically stated by the Connecticut State Department of Education World Languages Curriculum Framework:

COMMUNICATION
-- engage in conversation and correspondence, provide and obtain information, express feelings, and exchange opinions,

-- understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety of topics,

-- present information, concepts, and ideas to listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

CULTURES
-- demonstrate an understanding of the products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied and use their cultural knowledge for interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational communication.

CONNECTIONS
-- reinforce and expand their knowledge of other areas of study through the world language, and vice versa,

-- acquire and use information from a variety of sources only available in the world language.

COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
-- demonstate literacy and an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons across languages.

COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
-- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons across cultures.

COMMUNITIES
-- use the world language and their cultural knowledge both within and beyond the school setting for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and active participation.







All French 5 students will:
-- Listen to the target language via the teacher, native speakers, CDs, videos,
and music,
-- Read, summarize, and discuss information about the French-speaking world and
its culture using newspaper and magazine articles,
-- Read literature in the target language and respond to them orally
and in writing,
-- Review of grammar and vocabulary from Level 4,
-- Respond orally in the target language,
-- Respond in writing to the written material in the target language,
-- Extensive grammar and vocabulary-building activities,
-- Extensive preparation for the AP exam,
-- Students may take the AP language exam,
-- Role play real life situations in the classroom,
-- Research and present topics from the Francophone world.





Students will be assessed by the following:
Daily oral participation
Listening comprehension activities
Vocabulary quizzes
Chapter tests
Grammar quizzes
CAPT-style essays
Oral presentations
Projects
Essays
Daily homework assignments

Mid-term examination: 50% Quantitative, 50% Qualitative
Final examination: 50% Quantitative, 50% Qualitative



Students may experience the following: guest speakers, holiday celebrations, cooking, singing, movies, multimedia presentations, a world language concert, arts and crafts, a trip to a restaurant, travel and study abroad .





Triangle
French AP
Tape recorder
Video/DVD
CD selections
Legends
Magazines
Newspapers
Radio announcements
Dictionary
501 verbs
World maps
Authentic products





The following additional standards are also applicable to the French V curriculum:

World Languages
10.0.9.9.1
10.0.9.9.2
10.0.9.9.3
10.0.9.9.5
Language Arts Reading and Responding
23.1.1.9.1
23.1.1.9.3
23.1.2.9.2
Language Arts Communicating with Others
23.3.1.9.1
23.3.2.9.3
23.3.1.9.3
Social Studies and Geography
8.3.1.9.1
8.3.1.9.5
History
08.1.1.9.1

After-school tutoring is available on assigned dates. Teachers are also available on assigned dates.
Students may be nominated for the French National Honor Society based on the by-laws of the Society.