FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

FSF1DI

Core French, Grade 9, Academic

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop language knowledge and skills by using language-learning strategies and creative and critical thinking skills. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities.

FSF2DI

Core French, Grade 10, Academic

Prerequisite: FSF1DI

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real- life situations. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in increasingly spontaneous interactions. They will increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities.

FSF2PI

Core French, Grade 10, Applied

Prerequisite:  FSF1DI

The course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about everyday matters and topics of personal interest in real- life situations. Students will develop their language knowledge and skills by using language-learning strategies to interpret texts and communicate clearly.  They will increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities.

FSF3UI

Core French, Grade 11, University

Prerequisite: FSF2DI

This course offers students opportunities to speak and interact in real- life situations in French with greater independence.  Students will develop their creative and critical thinking skills by responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts.  They will broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities.

FSF4UI

Core French, Grade 12, University

Prerequisite: FSF3UI

This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently.  Students will use language-learning strategies in real-life situations and will continue to develop their creative and critical thinking skills while interacting with a variety of oral and written texts.  Students will enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities.