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French 1 is an introduction to the French world, its language, and its people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will be guided in recognizing the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Francophone world. The focus of this course is on novice proficiency.
French 2 continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and French strengthens the language learning process. Cultural related activities of selected French-speaking countries or regions will be explored.
French 2 honors is an expansion of French 2. It is designed to provide opportunities for talented language students beyond those available in the regular French 2 class. This course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills(TEKS). It stresses the development of low intermediate proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use or grammatical constructions and vocabulary, and begins the development of expository composition. Culturally related activities of selected regions or counties will be explored.
French 3 honors is an expansion of language 3. It is designed to provide tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade talented language students opportunities beyond those offered in other language classes. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills(TEKS). It utilizes higher level/critical thinking skills and focuses on the development of mid-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, comprehension of French literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar and vocabulary. The focus of this course is an intermediate proficiency.
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