French 7/8 Advanced Course
September 22, 2005
French 5H/ 5 6H/6 Intermediate and Advanced
September 22, 2005
Denise Le Biavant
SYLLABUS FOR THIRD YEAR FRENCH ( French 5/6 Intermediate level )
 Advanced Level French 7/8
Third year and fourth year French is a comprehensive course in the study of French language, literature, culture and history of the French language and of Francophone countries.
This course will build on the knowledge the student acquired in the first 2 years of study.
This course will include:
1) Oral expression and proficiency using tapescripts and real dialogues for use in everyday communicative activities such as buying a train ticket, ordering food in a restaurant, shopping for various items and general communication. It will also give students an introduction to getting oriented in a Francophone country.
2) Written proficiency and expression e.g. being able to write a letter to state a basic need or problem, basic composition skills to be able to comment on pieces of reading of both on culture and passages of literature
Grammar and syntax will be incorporated in the curriculum for better written and oral expression.
3) Reading proficiency using literature based reading assignment and realia such as current newspapers and    magazines from France and francophone countries.
4) Culture and History will also be included in the study of    the language as a basis for reading improvement and a better understanding of the culture in general.
Modalities used for teaching:
1) Use of computer Lab for project based learning using Internet access and addresses worldwide.
2) Visual Modalities. Viewing of films commenting and discussions.
3) Use of magazines in the target language
4) Language Lab on site will be used to review and reinforce the lessons covered in the textbook. This will help students with pronunciation, vocabulary reviews and grammar related to verbal structures and syntax.
Assessment:
Assessment of students’ learning will be done on an on-going basis using both oral and written evaluations.
Students will write and performing of original dialogues. Comment on daily activites, ask each other questions relating to their social and school activities as well as practice the language of the themes being learned.
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There will be group projects using skills and students will demonstrate what they have learned. Exams will be given every 6 weeks and may be substituted with a comprehensive term project.
Texts and materials will include but will not be limited to the following:
Glencoe Bon Voyage 2005 edition
Glencoe Bon Voyage, 2003 edition
Original newspapers, magazines, videos and computer programs.
Web Sites related to textbooks access to practice each lesson
French 3H / 3 4H/4 Second Year Course
September 22, 2005
SYLLABUS FOR SECOND YEAR FRENCH
FRENCH 3H/4H French 3R/4R
This is a comprehensive course in Intermediate French which continues
to expand and build on the students’ knowledge of the language by
continuing to focus on:
- Â Oral communication skills which include speaking with
   the proper pronunciation and being able to respond
to  questions as well a formulating questions and
dialogues by interacting with classmates. - Verbal skills including grammar. Students will review theÂ
present tense as well as learn the past and near future tense and be
able to incorporate these in the spoken language. Syntax and
grammatical as well as   idiomatic structures will be
learned and practiced in context of every day language. - Vocabulary building will be expanded from 500 to 1500 approach to
expand students’ knowledge of art, literature and every day
living in France and Francophone countries around the world.
Students will learn using various modalities including:
- Â Oral repetition with teacher models and tapes with native speakers.
- Â Tape scripts and listening comprehension, songs and poems
- Â Dialogues with partners with audio models.
- Â Group projects based on culture, grammar and vocabulary.
-  Video programs to learn culture and reinforce learning of  the target language.
-  Computer software programs when available at the intermediate level to function as a language lab.
 Use of Internet as a tool for communicating with
other students and to be in touch with the Francophone world
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Assessment and evaluation will be done on an on-going basis and will consist of:
-  Assessing oral communication abilities using the
target language in the form of dialogues and questions answers -  Written test evaluating comprehension and writing skills.
- Â Reading comprehension at intermediate level will be done regularly
Glencoe French, Bienvenue, 1998 edition. 2003 edition
Additional material will also be used to support learning. These will
include magazines, videos and computer programs when available. The
curriculum will also be aligned with the SFUSD standards for foreign
language.
Language Lab on site will be used to review lessons and to help student who need additional reinforcement both written and oral
French 1/2 First Year Course
September 22, 2005
SYLLABUS FOR FIRST YEAR FRENCH
FRENCH 1/2
First year French is a comprehensive course at the beginning level which
includes teaching and learning of basic expressions and vocabulary
needed to function in the French Language.
Foreign Language Standards of Listening ,Speaking, Reading and Writing are followed and included in the course.
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This course will include the following:
- Oral communication with use of basic expressions of everyday
conversation at the beginning level including speaking with accurate
pronunciation. Students will be able to introduce themselves, ask for
information and learn basic verbal skills which include building of vocabulary (300 to 500 words)  incorporating verbal structures into oral and written communication. - Basic Grammar such as conjugation of regular and irregular verbs
in the present tense . Basic syntax and structure to reinforce speaking
abilities - Reading comprehension activities to reinforce basic literacy.
- Culture of Francophone countries around the world are introduced within lesson content as a thematic component of the course.
Students will learn using various modalities including:
- Oral repetition including modeling by teacher
- Tape scripts with listening comprehension. Communicative
activities which practice and reinforce structures
learned from lesson content. - Simple dialogues such as introductions. asking and giving information.
- Group projects based on culture, grammar and vocabulary.
- Video programs to reinforce language and learn culture.
- Computer software when available at the beginning level.
- Use of language laboratory.
Evaluation of students will be done on an on-going basis and will
consist of:
1) Assessing students’ oral skills and communication abilities.
2) Written tests evaluating comprehension and application of grammatical
structures and written abilities. Writing letters. postcards to a
friend and establishing a shopping list.
3) Reading comprehension in content area will also be assessed.
Text used:
Glencoe French 1, Bienvenue 1998 edition. Glencoe  Bon Voyage  French 2003 edition.
Additional materials will also be used to support learning . These include magazines, videos and computer programs.
The curriculum will be aligned with the SFUSD standards for Foreign Language.
Tutoring
Will be available in room 450 on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:40
