French IV

This course is designed to help students improve their oral communication skills through prompted and guided conversations, debates, and interviews. Written communication skills are enhanced through intensive reading and the practice of compositions and reports. Students continue to be exposed to authentic sources, such as magazine articles, the Internet, films, and literary works, and prepare oral and written reports on some related topics to reach a deeper understanding of the culture of the Francophone world. Through the news, students are introduced to global issues that they further explore in class through discussions, presentations and through written reports. Students read the work of Victor Hugo, Les Misérables, leading to philosophical discussions and profound analysis.