2008 Syllabus for French Language
July 28 - August 1, 2008
Institute Overview
In this workshop, we will examine the objectives of the current AP French Exam and how to reach them within the context of a curriculum focused on the ACTFL standards. All participants and the instructor will devise and share practical tips that work for our students. As we study this very concrete aspect of the test, we will reflect on the curricular implications of the preparation to this national exam on the French AP class itself, and on the whole French language program within our schools.
Consultant Background
Christine Lac has been teaching language and culture at the
college level for over thirty years and is a licensed K-12 teacher. A native of France, Christine received her
undergraduate degree from the University of Metz and later a Ph.D. from the
University of Lincoln-Nebraska. Christine is a senior lecturer in French at Carleton College where she
teaches language and culture courses, as well as coordinates the Teaching
Assistants. She helps supervise
pre-service teachers in French. She has been an AP reader for the AP language
exam and is a national consultant to the College Board.
Institute Preparation
We will look at some activities based on cultural or linguistic artifacts (short stories, films, etc.) that can be used in an upper level course to generate enthusiasm as well as to stimulate accuracy and fluency from our students. I would like to tailor our seminar to your specific needs before we meet, so I will send you a questionnaire as soon as you are registered to know a bit more about you and what material you would like to work on.
You will have the opportunity to teach an activity to the class during our workshop, so come prepared to share activities, hand-outs, whole successful units, or any resources you have tried in class, so that all of us can leave with a bigger bag of tricks at the end of our seminar. Please use material you already have even if it is for a level one: all levels do contribute to the AP class. If you are able, please bring these documents to share on a flash-drive.
If you own the following books, please bring them to class as well, but you do not have to purchase them at this time: Sturges, Hale II, et al. Une fois pour toutes. 2e edition.White Plains, NY: Longman, 1992.
Ladd, Richard and Girard, Colette. AP French. Glenview, IL: Addison, Wesley, Longman, 1998.
Institute Schedule
Monday
The AP exam: reading, writing, listening and speaking. An analysis of the AP handbook.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Mornings will be devoted to working on short stories, films and realia, and grammatical points. Afternoon s will be devoted to presentations by the participants.
Friday
Conclusion and new directions.
Graduate Credit Option
Participants may also earn three graduate education hours for any of the AP Summer Institutes from Washburn University for a reduced tuition rate of $85 per credit hour and the successful completion of an academic assignment. The academic assignment must be submitted to Dr. Sandy Tutwiler (sandy.tutwiler@washburn.edu) by August 15, 2008.
Additional Information
Timothy W. Peterson, Ph.D.
Dean of Continuing Education
Washburn University
1700 College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621Phone: (785) 670-1399
Fax: (785) 670-1028