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Course Description 2007-2008
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AP French Online provides students the opportunity to spend virtually two hours a day in France - via Internet - learning French.
During the 30 week course, students examine a representative variety of themes from French culture and civilization using written, auditory, and visual documents available on the World Wide Web. Within the context of these topics, students are guided in a thorough review of French grammar; rigorous development of their skills in reading and auditory comprehension as well as in written and oral expression; and extensive practice of the language tasks that will be required of them on the AP French Exam.
The course is highly interactive and features regular live-voice, class discussions via Internet, peer review of writing assignments, and a discussion board where students are encouraged to ask questions and post comments on a daily basis. Assignments are posted on the class website every two weeks, and the teacher is available for individual help, by email, at the students' request.
Tuition for the 30 week course is $549.00.
Students should plan on an additional cost of approximately $150 for required texts and other learning resources.
All students will register for the course through Paypal after being approved for registration by the instructor.
This course is for highly motivated high school students who are able to work independently. Applicants should have already completed at least three solid years of French study.
Students applying to take this course should be prepared to spend 8 to 10 hours a week completing the assigned activities plus additional study time, as needed, to master new vocabulary and reinforce individual areas of weakness.
Students will be admitted to the course based on their previous study of French, experience in the language, a French writing sample, and a placement test.
Required Texts and Learning Resources
- Une fois pour toutes : une révision des structures essentielles de la langue française, 2nd Edition, Longman.
- AP French,preparing for the language examination , 1998 Edition PEARSON Richard Ladd.
- Jean de Florette (French language film)
- The Rhythm of French - French Pronunciation Tutor for English Speakers, Volume 1, Salix Corporation (CD Rom)
- The best test preparation fo the AP French Language, 2006 Edition REA, Ellen Knauer
OPTIONAL:
- full Internet access
- computer with sound card and microphone
- VCR or DVD player
Students will want to register for the course before August 14th to allow themselves time to complete essential pre-course assignments.
Franck Reynaud obtained a BS in Biology from the Université des sciences de Montpellier, France. He continued his studies in Education Sciences to complete his teaching credential at the Institut Universitaire des Maîtres de Montpellier, France. He is a fully accredited teacher with the French Ministry of Education. He began his teaching career in Southern France. He is a French native, currently residing in Southern California with his French/American family. He came to the United States to teach French at Lycée International de Los Angeles. His family shares a deep interest in foreign cultures and languages. In addition to his full time teaching job; he is a private tutor helping students to prepare for the AP French exam.
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