Course Title:

Core French

Course Code:

FSF1D1

Course Type:

Grade 9, Academic

Subject Area:

French as a Second Language

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

Description:

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

Prerequisites:

Minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction, or equivalent

Course Title:

Core French

Course Code:

FSF1O2

Course Type:

Grade 9, Open

Subject Area:

French as a Second Language

Program Differentiation:

Beginner or Introductory course

Description:

This is an introductory course for students who have little or no knowledge of French or who have not accumulated the minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction. Students will begin to understand and speak French in guided and structured interactive settings, and will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussing issues and situations that are relevant to their daily lives. Throughout the course, students will develop their awareness of diverse French-speaking communities in Canada and acquire an understanding and appreciation of these communities. They will also develop a variety of skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

Prerequisites:

None.