French IV IB
Grade 12
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of French III Honors
This course includes a systematic study, review and practice of grammatical structures. There are frequent oral and written compositions with overall attention to structure, quality of language, and vocabulary as well as to interest and organization of ideas. Oral proficiency is developed further by a specific review of French pronunciation and intonation and by frequent monologues, dialogues and class discussion. Class focuses on three themes required by the IB Committee: exploring leisure (travel, pastimes, the arts), exploring change (social, political, personal) and exploring relationships (individual, family, societal). All activities for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are integrated with these central themes. In working with a variety of texts, the students have the opportunity for enjoyment, creativity, and intellectual stimulation as well as the opportunity to learn new ways of looking at the world.