Prerequisites: Final grade of 85% in French 2 Honors and/or teacher recommendation. The target language is spoken exclusively in the classroom to develop the skills of comprehension and conversation. The rigor of this course is designed for students who demonstrate a strong interest and motivation in language study. The emphasis in this course is continued development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Proficiency and cultural awareness are strengthened in the classroom by using the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational), various activities, and authentic materials. Other objectives include using more complex grammatical structures to develop skills in writing and reading. A variety of assessments are used to evaluate student performance. Grade weighted upon successful completion of course.