GRADE 9

Grade 9 Core French                           (Academic)                      FSF 1DR

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.

Grade 9 Core French                           (Applied)                         FSF 1PR

This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication skills, using the theme of media; 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 conversations, discussions, and presentations.  They will also read media-related short stories, articles, poems, and songs and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations.

GRADE 10

Grade 10 Core French                          (Academic)                      FSF 2DR

This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, further develop their language skills, and 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 of texts, and in their own writing.

Prerequisite:  FSF 1DR or FSF 1PR

Grade 10 Core French                          (Applied)                         FSF 2PR

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:  FSF 1DR or FSF 1PR

GRADE 11

Grade 11 Core French                          (Open)                            FSF 3OR

This course draws on a broad theme, such as leisure activities, to develop oral communication, reading, and writing skills.  Students will give presentations, read a selection of short stories and articles, and produce a variety of written assignments.  The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite: FSF 2DR or FSF 2PR

Grade 11 Core French                          (University)                     FSF 3UR

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: FSF 2DR 

GRADE 12

Grade 12 Core French                          (Open)                            FSF 4OR

This course focuses on the development of French-language skills that students can use in the business world or the workplace.  Students will give presentations, read a selection of materials appropriate to the topics under study, and produce a variety of written assignments.  The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

Prerequisite: FSF 3OR or FSF 3UR

Grade 12 Core French                          (University)                     FSF 4UR

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:  FSF 3UR