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COURSES OFFERED:

GRADE NINE COURSES:

FSF1D1 Core French, Grade 9, Academic
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, trends and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories, articles and poems, will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities.
Prerequisite: None

 

FSF1P1 Core French, Grade 9, Applied
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication skills using the theme of activities, food, music and sports; the development of oral communication skills will be integrated with the development of reading and writing skills. Students will expand their ability to understand and speak French through conversation, discussions, and presentations. They will also read media-related short articles, poems and songs and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations.
Prerequisite: None

 

FSF141 Core French, Grade 9, Locally Developed

This course is available based on the recommendations of the teacher.

GRADE TEN COURSES:

FSF2D1 Core French, Grade 10, Academic
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further developing their language skills and to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Francophone culture around the world. Exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation texts and in their own writing.
Prerequisite: FSF1D1 or FSF1P1

 

FSF2P1 Core French, Grade 10, Applied
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading and writing skills using a broad-based theme such as adolescence. Students will expand their knowledge of French by studying a series of theme-related topics, such as students’ rights and responsibilities, relationships with peers and adults, and part-time jobs.
Prerequisite: FSF1D1 or FSF1P1

 

GRADE ELEVEN COURSES:

FSF3U1 Core French, Grade 11, University

This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play. Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite: FSF2D1

 

GRADE TWELVE COURSES:

FSF4U1 Core French, Grade 12, University

This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French-language skills. Students will consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature, culture and current issues. They will read a variety of texts and will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite: FSF3U1

 

Teachers:

Mme. Sorensen (Department Head )
Mme. Virga
Mme. Miller

Updated on Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
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