Languages
FRENCH
French,
one of Canada’s two official languages is a great asset in numerous fields of
study and in many careers. We
offer a Core French program which develops practical communication skills
necessary to function in a French environment. In addition, the courses foster a
greater appreciation of various Francophone
cultures.
French 20G (BFR 20G)
The
objective of this course is for students to achieve a basic level of
communication in French. Students develop their skills in reading, writing,
speaking and listening. Students
learn communication skills by participating in a variety of activities and by
studying relevant topics. The
cultural component includes a look at some Francophone communities with a focus
on their traditions, festivals and artists.
(Prerequisite: French10G)
French 30S (BFR 30S)
The
objective of this course is for students to achieve an intermediate level of
communication in French. Students
continue to develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking and
listening. Students learn to
discuss, debate and communicate while studying a variety of topics.
As well, students study Francophone cultures of the world, and begin to
look at literature.
(Prerequisite: French
20G)
French 40S (BFR 40S)
The
objective of this course is for students to achieve a higher intermediate level
of communication in French. Students develop communication skills in context by
integrating the following four components: experience/communication, culture,
language and general language learning. At this stage there is more emphasis on
the study of literature. In addition, the cultures and traditions of France are
discussed. (Prerequisite: French 30S)
AP French Program (FR LAN 32S and FR LAN 42S)
The
Advanced Placement Program is designed for students who can benefit from
university level studies while still in high school. It is a two-year program,
beginning at Grade 11, and continuing through Grade 12. In the spring, the
French Department invitespotential AP students from the French 20S
classes to participate in this challenging program for the following year.
SPANISH
Spanish
is the official language in more than 20 countries throughout the world;
countries that can be found not only in Latin America and Europe, but even in
Africa. It is spoken as a first
language by over 400 million people, and is widely used in many places, such as
the United Sates. Learning Spanish
opens the door to many interesting professional and volunteer opportunities, and
enables you to experience first-hand an exciting culture through its music,
food, literature, art, and rich history.
Spanish 20G (SPA 320G)
This course is offered to students who have never previously
studied Spanish. The main focus is
to develop a student’s ability to understand and communicate about topics that
are relevant and essential at the beginning level.
Learning is supported through a wide variety of activities, and cultural
materials that provide a context for acquiring the language in both its oral and
written forms.
Spanish 30S (SPA 330S)
This
course focuses on real language use through a wide variety of activities and
cultural material. Students
increase in confidence and communicative proficiency in both the spoken and
written form, as they learn and share in this interactive environment. Topics covered include daily routine,
holidays, and celebrations, career and future plans, the home, speaking about
the past, and a food unit that includes a visit to a local restaurant that
serves authentic Central American food.
(Prerequisite: SPA
320G)
Spanish 40S (SPA 340S)
The
objective of this course is to further develop proficiency in speaking, reading,
and writing Spanish. A widening
range of interesting topics is explored, increasing comprehension, and
confidence in communicating thoughts, opinions, and needs.
This interactive course enriches the student’s understanding and
appreciation of the culture and language. (Prerequisite: SPA 330S)
FRENCH
French,
one of Canada’s two official languages is a great asset in numerous fields of
study and in many careers. We
offer a Core French program which develops practical communication skills
necessary to function in a French environment. In addition, the courses foster a
greater appreciation of various Francophone
cultures.
French 20G (BFR 20G)
The
objective of this course is for students to achieve a basic level of
communication in French. Students develop their skills in reading, writing,
speaking and listening. Students
learn communication skills by participating in a variety of activities and by
studying relevant topics. The
cultural component includes a look at some Francophone communities with a focus
on their traditions, festivals and artists.
(Prerequisite: French10G)
French 30S (BFR 30S)
The
objective of this course is for students to achieve an intermediate level of
communication in French. Students
continue to develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking and
listening. Students learn to
discuss, debate and communicate while studying a variety of topics.
As well, students study Francophone cultures of the world, and begin to
look at literature.
(Prerequisite: French
20G)
French 40S (BFR 40S)
The
objective of this course is for students to achieve a higher intermediate level
of communication in French. Students develop communication skills in context by
integrating the following four components: experience/communication, culture,
language and general language learning. At this stage there is more emphasis on
the study of literature. In addition, the cultures and traditions of France are
discussed. (Prerequisite: French 30S)
AP French Program (FR LAN 32S and FR LAN 42S)
The
Advanced Placement Program is designed for students who can benefit from
university level studies while still in high school. It is a two-year program,
beginning at Grade 11, and continuing through Grade 12. In the spring, the
French Department invitespotential AP students from the French 20S
classes to participate in this challenging program for the following year.
SPANISH
Spanish
is the official language in more than 20 countries throughout the world;
countries that can be found not only in Latin America and Europe, but even in
Africa. It is spoken as a first
language by over 400 million people, and is widely used in many places, such as
the United Sates. Learning Spanish
opens the door to many interesting professional and volunteer opportunities, and
enables you to experience first-hand an exciting culture through its music,
food, literature, art, and rich history.
Spanish 20G (SPA 320G)
This course is offered to students who have never previously
studied Spanish. The main focus is
to develop a student’s ability to understand and communicate about topics that
are relevant and essential at the beginning level.
Learning is supported through a wide variety of activities, and cultural
materials that provide a context for acquiring the language in both its oral and
written forms.
Spanish 30S (SPA 330S)
This
course focuses on real language use through a wide variety of activities and
cultural material. Students
increase in confidence and communicative proficiency in both the spoken and
written form, as they learn and share in this interactive environment. Topics covered include daily routine,
holidays, and celebrations, career and future plans, the home, speaking about
the past, and a food unit that includes a visit to a local restaurant that
serves authentic Central American food.
(Prerequisite: SPA
320G)
Spanish 40S (SPA 340S)
The
objective of this course is to further develop proficiency in speaking, reading,
and writing Spanish. A widening
range of interesting topics is explored, increasing comprehension, and
confidence in communicating thoughts, opinions, and needs.
This interactive course enriches the student’s understanding and
appreciation of the culture and language. (Prerequisite: SPA 330S)