Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

youth, the family, social classes/prejudice and images of contemporary France.
The course uses video clips, feature films, contemporary music, audio programs,
short stories, contemporary articles and speaking activities to explore these
themes. The goal of the course is to improve one’s communication skills,
knowledge of French culture, and listening and reading proficiency. This course
is helpful for those who have not yet taken the CEEB SAT II in French and who
intend to do so, for those who plan to continue their French studies at the college
level and for those who aspire to improve their listening and speaking
proficiency for career or travel.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
FRENCH V 541 (H/AP)
Grade 12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: B- or higher in French IV H or at the discretion of the department
head in consultation with the teacher.
French V H/AP is taught at an accelerated pace and challenging level to expose
students to contemporary Francophone culture and literature and to prepare the
students for the French Language Advanced Placement exam in May. The
curriculum is organized around the six themes suggested by the College Board:
contemporary life, the quest for self, science and technology, global challenges,
family and community and beauty and aesthetics. A wide variety of literary,
cultural and journalistic readings encourages the acquisition of sophisticated
vocabulary and strong reading skills. Clarity, accuracy and fluidity in writing
are honed through cultural comparisons, grammar review, and varied forms of
written expression including literary analysis. At this level, oral proficiency is a
major goal. The teacher and students will use French in all situations. Guided
activities encourage students to make connections between the chapter themes
and the occurrence of the same or related issues in their own culture and in their
lives. Speaking assessments range from oral presentations, video broadcasts and
interviews, to debates, storytelling and literary and cultural analysis. The use of
authentic French audio interviews, websites with contemporary news
broadcasts, contemporary music, and both short and feature films are designed
to improve listening comprehension, to habituate the student to native speakers,
and to familiarize the student with contemporary Francophone culture.
This course is significantly more demanding than French 5 AE in order to
develop the skills assessed on the French Language AP exam. It is also excellent
preparation for those students who have not yet taken the CEEB SAT II test in
French and who intend to do so.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
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