IB French Core and Optional Topics
CORE TOPICS (2 sub-topics for each core topic will be covered)
Core Topic
Communication
and Media
Subtopics
advertising
bias in media
censorship
Global Issues
Social Issues
press
radio and television
sensationalism in media
telephone
migration (ruralurban, or
international)
poverty and famine
racism, prejudice,
discrimination
the effect of man on
nature
the environment and
sustainability
internet
mail
drugs
energy reserves
food and water
global warming, climate
change, natural disasters
globalization
international economy
celebrations, social and
religious events
nationalism, patriotism,
fanaticism
educational system
relationships (friendship,
work, family)
language and cultural identity,
or self-identity
social and/or political
structures
social behaviours and
stances
linguistic dominance
minorities
multilingualism
taboos versus what is
socially acceptable
OPTIONAL TOPICS
(at least 2 out of 5 will be covered)
Optional Topic
Subtopics
beliefs, values and norms
migration
culinary heritage
population diversity
how culture is learned
subcultures
intercultural assimilation
the concepts of human
beauty
interlinguistic influence
verbal and non-verbal
communication
food
historical events
national costumes
the arts
illnesses, symptoms of
good/ill health
mental health
physical exercise
surgery
traditional and alternative
medicine
Cultural Diversity
Customs and
Traditions
language diversity
celebrations, social and
religious events
dress codes, uniforms
etiquette and protocols
fashion
concepts of beauty and health
diet and nutrition
drug abuse
epidemics
health services
hygiene
Health
entertainment
exhibitions and shows
games
hobbies
entertainment
ethics and science
ethics and technology
impact of information
technology on society
recreation
social interaction through
leisure
sports
travelling
natural sciences
renewable energy
scientific research
social sciences
Leisure
Science and
Technology
GRAMMAR
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d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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j.
k.
l.
m.
Grammar review of pre-IB years
Emphasis in the uses of Preterite and Imperfect
The subjunctive (uses, present and past)
Commands (all forms)
Future
Conditional
Si clauses
Reflexive verbs vs. non Reflexive verbs
Past participle and passive voice
Indefinite and negative pronouns, relative and double object pronouns
Prepositional phrases
Uses of adverbs
Idiomatic expressions