French Courses

FRENCH 2 58040

(Prerequisite: French 7 & 8) There is continued emphasis on the development of the skills of listening,

speaking, reading and writing within more complex syntactical patterns.

Grade 9...... 1 credit

FRENCH 3 58050

(Prerequisite: French 2) There is continued development of the listening and speaking skills with

increased emphasis on reading and writing. More complex structural patterns are developed. This course

culminates in the Comprehensive Regents Examination.

Grade 10...... 1 credit

FRENCH 4 Conversation 58060

(Prerequisite: French 3) There is continued development of listening and reading and writing skills with

greater emphasis on speaking. Students may obtain Adelphi University credit for a cost payable to Adelphi

University. All students, in this course are required to take a final exam.

Grades 11,12...... 1 credit

FRENCH 2H 58240

(Prerequisite: French 7 & 8) The basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are developed intensively. More complex syntactical patterns are presented with increased emphasis on reading and writing.

Grade 9...... 1 credit

FRENCH 3H 58250

(Prerequisite: French 2H) The basic skills of language are developed intensively. More complex grammatical concepts are presented. Greater emphasis is placed on the reading and writing skills. This course culminates in the Comprehensive Regents Examination.

Grade 10...... 1 credit

FRENCH 4H 58260

(Prerequisite: French 3H) Grammatical concepts are refined. Emphasis is placed on the skills of reading and

writing. Selections from French literature and authentic materials are read. The listening-speaking skills

continue to be developed and refined.

Grade 11...... 1 credit

FRENCH AP 58370

(Prerequisite: French 4H) This course follows the outline provided by the College Board. It covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced French composition and grammar. It stresses oral skills, composition, and grammar while emphasizing the use of French for active communication. Course content reflects the intellectual interests shared by the students and teacher and includes the arts, current events, literature, sports, etc. Students must take the Advanced Placement Examination through which they may earn college credit.

Grade 12...... 1 credit

FRENCH FILM 58070

(Prerequisite: French 4H) This full year course is a post French 4H course conceived for seniors. Students

will apply the knowledge and skill gained throughout the previous years of language and literature study to

view, analyze and discuss thematic content of selected French movies.

Grade 12...... 1 credit