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French

List of 8 items.

Core French, Grade 9, Academic

FSF1D

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 continue to develop language knowledge and skills 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 the skills necessary to become lifelong language learners.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction, or equivalent
Enriched Core French, Grade 9

FSF1D1

This course includes all the content of FSF1D and covers additional topics to enrich the learning experience. Students are required to complete and master an entrance French test to assess suitability for the course
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction, or equivalent.
Core French, Grade 10, Academic

FSF2D

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
Enriched Core French, Grade 10, Academic

FSF2D1

This course includes all the content of FSF2D and covers additional topics to enrich the learning experience.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 9; Enriched Core French, Grade 9 is strongly recommended
Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation

FSF3U

This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will continue to broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 10, Academic
Enriched Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation

FSF3U1

This course includes all the content of FSF3U and covers additional topics to enrich the learning experience.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 10, Academic. Enriched Core French, Grade 10, Academic is strongly recommended.
Core French, Grade 12, University Preparation

FSF4U

This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, apply language learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. They will also enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation
French plus AP French Language and Culture Preparation, Grade 12, University Preparation

FSF4U1

Students cultivate their understanding of French language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and community, personal and public identity, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation. Enriched Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation is strongly recommended.

Spanish

List of 4 items.

NOTE: The Ministry of Education has used a letter instead of a number for the penultimate character of all International Language course codes. We have been asked to refer to a level rather than year.
Spanish, Grade 10, Academic

LWSBD

This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language under study is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
Prerequisite: None
Spanish, Grade 11, University Preparation

LWSCU

This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of the international language and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.
Prerequisite: Spanish, Grade 10, Academic
Spanish, Grade 12, University Preparation

LWSDU

This course prepares students for university studies in the international language. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.
Prerequisite: Spanish, Grade 11, University Preparation

Mandarin

List of 4 items.

Mandarin (for students with no previous knowledge of Mandarin), Grade 10, Academic

LKBBD

This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language under study is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
Prerequisite: None
Mandarin, Grade 11, University Preparation

LKBCU

This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of the international language and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.
Prerequisite: Mandarin, Grade 10, Academic
Mandarin, Grade 12, University Preparation

LKBDU

This course provides students opportunities to consolidate the language skills required for effective communication in business and personal contexts. Students will use a variety of print and technological resources that will promote their ability to apply the language in practical situations, and will engage in activities such as writing memos, reading articles, and applying conversational skills in business contexts. They will also add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where the language is spoken by using resources from the local and international community. Students in this course have the option of writing the AP Mandarin examination if they choose.
Prerequisite: Mandarin, Grade 11, Academic
Mandarin plus AP Chinese Language and Culture Preparation, Grade 12, University Preparation

LKBDU1

The AP Chinese Language and Culture course in Mandarin Chinese emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness.
Prerequisite: Mandarin, Grade 11, University Preparation

Upper School Modern Languages Faculty

List of 5 members.

Ms. Marianne Sasso

Subject Head: Curriculum and Faculty Growth - Modern Language (7-12)
Ms. Elodie Brunel

Upper School Faculty
Mr. Ian Eatock

Student Exchange Coordinator
Mr. Farlin Paulino Sanz

Teacher
Ms. Maggie Song

Upper School Faculty