Students who enroll in AP French Language should already have a good command of French grammar and vocabulary and have competence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Although these qualifications may be attained in a variety of ways, it is assumed that most students will be in the final stages of their secondary school training and will have had substantial course work in the language.

<br> <br> An elementary course in the essentials of French with a strong video emphasis. This course provides the opportunity for students to experience, via video, the richness and diversity of the French language, culture, and people. Stress is placed upon listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. The process of oral communication will be highlighted, including how to initiate and continue a conversation in French for a few minutes using vocabulary related to, but not limited to, greetings, the classroom, physical attributes, pastimes, and family members.<b> F</b> <br>

<br> <br> A continuation of French 1010 with a more profound study of the grammar and essentials of the language. Idiomatic expressions will be stressed in order to create more native-like spoken and written language. Prerequisite(s): FREN I or 1 year of high school French. <b>S</b> <br>

<br> <br> This course is an in-depth study of the French language and culture. It is designed to prepare students with practical skills to express themselves both orally and in writing in interpersonal or small group communications. Special emphasis will be placed upon mastery of grammatical structures. Various nuances with verb tense and moods will be covered in an effort to produce more native-like language. Students will develop the ability to initiate and continue a conversation in French for 3-5 minutes. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1010 and 1020 or 2 years of high school French <b>F</b> <br>

<br> <br> A continuation of French 2010 with an extensive study of grammar and the essentials of the language. Emphasis is to fine tune students' skills in order for them to be able to communicate freely in various non-structured environments. Prerequisites: FREN 1010, 1020 and 2010 or 3 years of high school French <b>S</b> <br>