Languages

French 9

(Prerequisite: French 8)

Students will continue to develop their fluency in French through a variety of new themes. They will participate in many activities, such as games, presentations and discussions, that will enhance their speaking and listening skills. They will complete meaningful theme-based assignments that will further develop their reading and writing skills. Students will increase their awareness of French culture and the francophone world. First Peoples perspectives will be embedded. Opportunities for extra-curricular field trips and travel to Quebec may be given.

Course Code: MFR--09--S

Enhanced French 9

(Prerequisite: Intensive French, Gr 6-7)

Follow-up to Intensive French Program (Ocean Cliff El.). Enriched Core French 9 curriculum with advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Explores French culture through food, literature, music, sports, travel, and film. First Peoples perspectives embedded. Opportunities for French field trips and/or a winter excursion to Quebec City may be given.

Course Code: MFR--09INS

Enhanced French 10

(Prerequisite: Enhanced French 9)

Follow-up to Enhanced French 9. Substantially enriched Core French 10 curriculum with advanced skills. Full immersion: French only. Interesting, authentic themes, high student involvement. Opportunities for extra-curricular field trips may be given.

Course Code: MFR--10INS

French 10

Develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in an interactive atmosphere. Themes include survival missions, artistic expression, careers, news, urban legends, and forces of nature. Aboriginal perspectives embedded; French culture explored. Opportunities for extra-curricular field trips and travel experiences.

Course Code: MFR--10--S

French 11

Highly interactive course. Communicate with growing confidence in French in authentic contexts. Improve skills through themes like ethnic cuisine, childhood memories, advertising, adolescent difficulties. Cultural highlights: French restaurant field trip, Ethnic Food Carnival, reading French children's stories. Aboriginal perspectives embedded. Opportunities for extra-curricular field trips and/or travel experiences.

Course Code: MFR--11--S

French 12

Culmination of French language and culture study. Refine understanding in a relaxed atmosphere, emphasizing speaking. More class time for discussions. Cultural highlights: French restaurant field trip, French magazines/stories, research Francophone artists/countries, ethnic food sampling, foreign films. Aboriginal perspectives embedded. Opportunity to write DELF exam. EPS Scholarship for top French 12 student; District Authority scholarships for exceptional language students.

Course Code: MFR--12--S

Spanish 9

Fun, introductory course focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Aims to teach basics for communication in Spanish-speaking communities. Introduces Hispanic culture, places, traditions. Themes: places, likes/dislikes, personality, family, friends, hobbies. Opportunities for extra-curricular field trips. Student reviews: "It's a solid class!", "it's the class I look forward to every day," and "it's great!".

Course Code: MSP--09--S

Spanish 10

Continue exploring Spanish language and culture. Develop skills through fun activities and engaging themes. Highlights: fun individual/group projects, cultural experiences. Themes: sports, healthy living, city navigation, opinions. Diverse Hispanic peoples and cultures, including Indigenous Peoples, included. Opportunity to travel to Mexico or Spain for an authentic cultural experience.

Course Code: MSP--10--S

Spanish 11

Highly interactive. Communicate with growing confidence in Spanish in authentic contexts. Improve skills through themes: travel, daily life, restaurants, media, childhood memories. Enjoy foreign films, cultural experiences. Diverse Hispanic peoples and cultures, including Indigenous Peoples, included. Fulfills minimum language requirement for some universities. Opportunity to travel to Mexico or Spain. Student reviews: "people should take it!" and "it's really fun".

Course Code: MSP--11--S

Spanish 12

Culmination of Spanish language and culture study. Emphasis on building fluency, learning complex language structures, exploring Spanish culture. Diverse Hispanic peoples and cultures, including Indigenous Peoples, included. Opportunity for authentic language experience field trip. District Authority scholarships for exceptional language students. May be taught with Spanish 11 with alternating themes due to enrollment. Student review: "It's fun! I like it".

Course Code: MSP--12--S

Intro to Mandarin 9/10/11

Introductory course for beginning learners. Also for those who read/write little to no Chinese characters or speak another Chinese variety at home. Develops core skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking, interacting) with focus on communication in practical contexts. Language learning strategies facilitated. Explore Chinese culture through food, films, music, stories, art. Topics: greetings, family members, countries, jobs. Intro to Mandarin 11 cannot be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.

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Mandarin 11

Builds on Mandarin 10. Hone language skills through thematic and cultural topics: body/health, cuisine, consumerism, residence. Discover and convey meaning through various text types, including multimedia. Mandarin 11 can be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.

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Intro to Punjabi 9/10/11

Introductory level. Introduces Punjabi alphabet (Gurmukhi Script), vowel symbols, modifying symbols. Develop ability to read/write simple Punjabi passages. Opportunity to learn cultural perspectives, traditions, attitudes. Intro to Punjabi cannot be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.

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Punjabi 11

Builds on Punjabi 10. Begins with basic concepts (alphabet, vowel/modifying symbols). Punjabi grammar introduced to develop/strengthen ability to read, write, speak formal Punjabi. Punjabi 11 can be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.

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