ICSE Syllabus Modern Foreign Language Group 3 A

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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

(Candidates offering a Modern Foreign Language as a Group II subject may not opt for the same Language as a Group III subject) Papers will be set in French (53), Spanish (54), German (55) and other foreign languages on request.

Aims:

1. To appreciate the language as an effective means of communication, particularly the spoken language.

2. To acquire knowledge of the elements of the language.

3. To develop an interest in the language.

4. To understand the language when spoken at normal conversational speed.

5. To understand the basic structural patterns of the language, the vocabulary and constructions.

CLASSES IX AND X

There will be one paper of two hours duration carrying 100 marks and Internal Assessment of 100 marks.

THEORY – 100 Marks

The paper will consist of five questions all of which will be compulsory. 

Question 1: Candidates will be required to write, in the language, one short composition of 250 words approximately, that may include short explanations, directions, descriptions or narratives. There will be a choice of subjects that will be varied and may be suggested by language or other stimuli such as pictures or objects. (20 Marks)

Question 2: Candidates will be required to write a letter of approximately 150 words from a choice of two subjects. Suggestions may be given. The layout of the letter, with address, introduction, conclusion, etc. will form part of the assessment. (15 Marks)

Question 3: One short passage will be set for translation from the language into English. (20 Marks)

Question 4: An unseen passage of about 150 words will be given in the language. Questions in the language will be set, to be answered in the language, designed to test the candidate’s understanding of the context of the passage. (20 Marks)

Question 5: There will be a number of short answer questions to test the candidate’s knowledge of functional grammar, structure and usage of the language. (25 Marks)

As an example, marks distribution for Question 5 for the language French shall be as follows:

Tenses : 5 marks

Pronouns : 5 marks

Plurals : 5 marks

Feminines : 5 marks

Make sentences with given words : 5 marks

Suggested textbooks for French:

1. Point de Depart – Herbert F. Collins, Mac Millan

2. En Avant- Herbert F. Collins, Mac Millan

3. Allons Redecouvrir le Francais – A Mugve

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT – 100 Marks

Candidates will be required to complete a minimum of five assignments each for Classes IX and X as assigned by the teachers.

The assignments should cover the following areas:

1. Creative writing.

2. Aural comprehension.

3. Oral.

4. Research projects.

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