French

Core French - Grade 9 Academic

FSF1D1

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, social 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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Academic

GRADE: 9

PREREQUISITE: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent.

Core French - Grade 9 Applied

FSF1P1

This course emphasizes the concurrent development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills, using a broad-based theme such as the media. Students will enhance their ability to understand and speak French through conversations, discussions, and presentations. They will also read short stories, articles, poems, and songs, and write brief descriptions, letters, dialogues, and invitations.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Applied

GRADE: 9

PREREQUISITE: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent.

Native Language (Introduction)

LNOAO1

This course is open to the entire student body and will allow students who have no prior Native language experience to develop an appreciation for a Native language and culture, to explore and experience a unique world view, and to learn to speak a Native language. Students will use the language being studied for greetings and daily routines, become familiar with its writing and sound system, and practise basic vocabulary and phrases.
Students will also use information technology during course-related activities. Students who have taken Native languages in place of French as a second language in elementary school may use a Level 1 or 2 Native language course to meet the compulsory credit requirement for French as a second language.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 9

Core French - Grade 10 Academic

FSF2D1

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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Academic

GRADE: 10

PREREQUISITE: FSF1D1 - Core French - Grade 9 Academic

Core French - Grade 11 University

FSF3U1

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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University

GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: FSF2D1 - Core French - Grade 10 Academic

Core French - Grade 12 University

FSF4U1

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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: FSF3U1 - Core French - Grade 11 University