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French I (1 credit) Most students interested in learning French at TA start with this course. Students will develop listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, while building both vocabulary and knowledge of Francophone cultures. Studies will focus on material from the textbook, supplemented with target language samples and resources. Students will become proficient in the present tense and will study the immediate past and near future. Assessments will include traditional quizzes, exams, and occasional oral evaluation. Honors French II (1 credit) Prerequisite: B or better in French I or placement by instructor Students will continue to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The focus of this course is intermediate grammatical structures including intense review of previously learned material, important verb tenses and new topics in sentence structure. In addition, students learn more advanced vocabulary and continue Francophone cultural studies. Assessments will include written and oral evaluation. This class is fast-paced and a significant portion of every class session will be conducted in French. Honors students will be required to complete one project outside of class per quarter. French II (1 credit) Prerequisite: C- or better in French I or placement by instructor Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will continue to be emphasized in French II. The course will focus on grammar, comprehensive review of previously learned material, important verb tenses and new topics in sentence structure. In addition, students learn more advanced vocabulary and continue Francophone cultural studies. Assessments will include written and oral evaluation. Honors French III (1 credit) Prerequisite: B or better in French II or placement by instructor Students will work to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Using culturally based materials including literature and film, students will expand vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures. In addition to new material the student will review and expand upon previously studied topics. Quarterly independent pro jects are required. This course is conducted in French. French III (1 credit) Prerequisite: C- or better in French II or placement by instructor Students will work to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Using culturally based materials including literature and film, students will expand vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures. In addition to new material the student will review and expand upon previously studied topics. Much of the course is conducted in French. Honors French IV (1 credit) Prerequisite: C or better in French III or placement by instructor Through the study of French literature, film, culture and current events, students will round out their high school experience with the French language. The course will review the grammar previously introduced in the first three years of French with primary emphasis on oral proficiency. This course is conducted exclusively in French. Students will continue to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. www.thorntonacademy.org Honors French V (1 credit) This course meets concurrently with French IV.   Literary readings will vary from year to year to avoid repetition. Students should see their French instructor or the Department Chair for more information on this offering, including eligibility standards. AP French (1 credit) Prerequisite: B or better in Honors French III and teacher recommendation Students will develop strong communication skills in French including reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as a familiarity with Francophone cultures. In addition to being well prepared for the course, students must have a high level of motivation and interest as well and sufficient time to prepare reading and writing assignments. All students are required to take the AP exam. GERMAN Honors German I (1 credit) This rigorous, introductory German course will help students gain an understanding of German language and the culture of German- speaking countries. Students will participate in a variety of activities to begin developing their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in German. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a firm foundation of German grammar and vocabulary and will be able to communicate on a basic level. Quarterly independent projects are required. German I (1 credit) Students will gain a basic understanding of German language and the culture of German- speaking countries. Students will 25