Advanced French is a refreshing and eye-opening course taught by Madame Wildfong. In the class, we explore various aspects of French culture and language through film and fairy-tales such as the original Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et la Bête). The class is fully immersive: there is no English allowed! A lot of effort in this class is put towards the development of short films in groups, where students are exposed to many elements of film and learn techniques of their own to create compelling stories.
The Listening Log:
One of
the best ways to learn a language is to listen to it! In all foreign
language classes, Mass Academy students develop a weekly listening
log recording and describing their listening experiences in their
chosen language. While many students in Advanced French prefer
French music, I found a lot of joy and content in French
short-films, which make up the majority of my log! If you are having
trouble viewing the log, click here!
The Conte-des-Fées:
Our
first full essay in French class was writing our own brief fairy
tale, or as you say in french, a conte des fées. I centered my plot
around the tragical love life of Mr. Bean, who in my story discovers
a beautiful woman that he learns at the end of the story to be a
danger to him and those around him. The story teaches the audience
to learn from both their heart and their mind, and to make decisions
that are not completely emotionally guided. Other key characters
include le Monstre, the woman Mr. Bean loves and Mr. Darcy, who
shows Mr. Bean the truth. If you are having trouble viewing the
document, click
here!
The Vocab Journal:
Language, by definition, is the means with which we communicate with
one another. This is expressed primarily through vocabulary, syntax,
tone, and nonverbal cues. As a student learning French, furthering
my comprehension of vocabulary is key to my learning. Every Mass
Academy student develops a journal of 100+ words in French with their
definitions given in French every term. My vocab log for B-term can
be seen below! If you are having trouble viewing the vocab, click
here!