French as A Second Language
Core French FSF1D
Grade 9 Academic
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.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or
equivalent
Core French FSF1P
Grade 9 Applied
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.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or
equivalent
Core French FSF2D
Grade 10 Academic
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: Core French, Grade 9,Academic or Applied
Core French FSF2P
Grade 10 Applied
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: Core French, Grade 9,Academic or Applied
Core French FSF3U
Grade 11 University
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: Core French, Grade 10,Academic
Core French FSF3O
Grade 11 Open
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: Core French, Grade 10,Academic or Applied
Core French FSF4U
Grade 12 University
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: Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation
Core French FSF4O
Grade 12 Open
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: Core French, Grade 11, Open or University Preparation
Extended French FEF1D
Grade 9 Academic
This course emphasizes the expansion of students’ oral communication,
reading, and writing skills through the study of themes
that reflect their interests. Students will apply their knowledge of
French in discussions, debates, dramatizations, and oral presentations.
Students will read and write in a variety of genres (e.g.,
poems, articles, brochures) and study at least one short novel
intended for a French-speaking audience.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 1260 hours of instruction in French, or
equivalent
Extended French FEF2D
Grade 10 Academic
This course emphasizes the continued development and refinement
of students’ oral communication, reading, and writing skills
as they explore a variety of themes. Students will expand their
knowledge and appreciation of francophone culture through the
study and interpretation of novels, poems, and plays intended for
a French-speaking audience.
Prerequisite: Extended French or French Immersion, Grade
9,Academic
Extended French FEF3U
Grade 11 University
This course focuses on developing French-language skills
through the study of Canadian francophone authors. Students will
analyse a range of works and produce written assignments in a
variety of genres, including the formal essay. The use of correct
grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken
and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Extended French, Grade 10,Academic
Extended French FEF4U
Grade 12 University
This course emphasizes the refinement of French-language skills
through the study of Canadian and international francophone
literature. Students will interpret literary works, produce written
assignments in a variety of genres, and conduct research on a
major topic for a written and oral presentation. The use of correct
grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken
and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Extended French, Grade 11, University Preparation
French Immersion FIF1D
Grade 9 Academic
This course enables students to enhance their knowledge of the
French language and to further develop their language skills
through the study of twentieth-century North American
francophone literature and culture. Students will participate in oral
communication, reading, and writing activities as they study an
authentic novel and selected authentic poems, legends, songs,
films, and newspaper articles from French-speaking parts of
North America.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 3800 hours of instruction in French, or
equivalent
French Immersion FIF2D
Grade 10 Academic
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the
French language and to further develop their language skills
through the study of twentieth-century European francophone
literature and culture. Students will participate in oral communication,
reading, and writing activities based on a variety of French
literary and media works. They will study at least one novel and a
selection of poems, short stories, films, plays, and newspaper
and magazine articles.
Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 9,Academic
French Immersion FIF3U
Grade 11 University
This course develops knowledge and language skills through the
study of francophone literature and culture from around the world.
Students will study novels, plays, poems, short stories, films, and
non-fiction works and produce written assignments in a variety of
forms, including critiques and precis. They will also write a formal
research essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate
language conventions in both spoken and written French will be
emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 10,Academic
French Immersion FIF4U
Grade 12 University
This course provides for extensive study of French literature and
culture from the Middle Ages to the present. Students will study
novels, plays, poems, films, and non-fiction works produced in
various historical periods, and will write a formal research paper.
The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions
in both spoken and written French will be emphasized
throughout the course.
Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 11, University Preparation
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French As A Second Language
