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Ib French Core and Optional Topics

This document outlines the core and optional topics that will be covered for the IB French exam. The core topics include communication and media, global issues, and social issues. Each core topic contains 2 subtopics that will be addressed. The optional topics include cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, and science and technology, with at least 2 out of the 5 optional topics being covered. The document also provides an overview of grammar concepts that will be reviewed for the exam.

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Ib French Core and Optional Topics

This document outlines the core and optional topics that will be covered for the IB French exam. The core topics include communication and media, global issues, and social issues. Each core topic contains 2 subtopics that will be addressed. The optional topics include cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, and science and technology, with at least 2 out of the 5 optional topics being covered. The document also provides an overview of grammar concepts that will be reviewed for the exam.

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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
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
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

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