Languages

French 10  (FR 10)                       4 credits

Prerequisite: French 9 or French 9H
Requirement: French-English dictionary
French 10 builds on the key concepts acquired through French 9 and continues to engage students in the learning of a beautiful language as well as unique francophone cultures across the globe.  In this course, interesting  and creative themes such as survival in a French-speaking location, art and design, urban legends, as well as the media are used to introduce vocabulary and various grammatical constructs. Through these themes, oral and written communication skills are practiced. Students will be able to describe in greater detail their lives, their hobbies, their future goals and their preferences as well as provide more detailed justifications for their answers. Students in this course will take an active role in learning the French language as it is a communicative course. Successful completion of French 9, 10 and 11 will meet the basic language requirement for university/college entrance in BC.   A “C+” average in French 9 is recommended.

French 10 Honours  (FR 10)     4 credits

Prerequisite: French 9  or French 9H (and teacher permission)
Requirement: French-English dictionary
French 10H reinforces and extends the vocabulary and grammatical constructs of French 10 while still engaging students to learn a  beautiful and romantic language . Through French 10H, students who are able, inquisitive and interested in this language,  will have  the opportunity to learn effective oral and written communication skills while continuing to explore  unique French cultures across the globe. In this course, interesting and engaging themes such as survival in a French-speaking location, art and design, urban legends, as well as the media are used to introduce vocabulary and various grammatical constructs. Through these themes, oral and written communication skills are practiced. Challenging and entertaining projects will be completed based on these themes. Students will be able to describe in greater detail their lives, their hobbies, their future goals and their preferences as well as provide more detailed justifications for their answers. Students in this course will take on a very active role in learning the French language as it is a communicative course. Successful completion of French 10H  will prepare students for French 11H. Also,  completion of this course along with French  11 or 11H will meet the basic language requirement for university/college entrance in BC.   An “A” average in French 9 or a “B” average in French 9H, as well as teacher permission is recommended.

French 11  (FR 11)                     4 credits

Prerequisite: French 10 or 10H
Requirement: French-English dictionary
French 11 builds on the key concepts acquired through French 10 and continues to engage students in the learning of a beautiful language as well as unique francophone cultures across the globe. There is a greater emphasis on writing in this course than in previous French courses.  Writing in the form of dialogues, letters, paragraphs and short compositions will be required.  Vocabulary and grammar are introduced through various interesting themes such as health,  family and friends, travel and tourism as well as science and nature. Students will be able to describe in great detail their lives, their hobbies, their future goals and aspirations, and  their preferences as well as provide more detailed justifications for their answers. Students will also be able to compare and contrast various
topics all in the target language.  Some students who are taking Arts in university are not aware that they not only need a language 11 to enter into the program,  but that they may also need a language 12 to graduate. Students who successfully complete this course will have met the requirements for entrance to a B.C. university.  A “C+” average in French 10 is recommended.

French 11 Honours  (FR 11) 4 credits
Prerequisite: French 10 or French 10H (and teacher permission)
Requirement: French-English dictionary
French 11H was designed to help prepare students who are interested in taking French 12 or French 12 AP. The course will  move more quickly and will cover more grammar than the regular stream. Vocabulary and grammar are introduced through various interesting themes such as health,  family and friends, travel and tourism as well as science and nature. Students will be able to describe in great detail their lives, their hobbies, their future goals and aspirations, and  their preferences as well as provide more detailed justifications for their answers. Students will also be able to compare and contrast various topics all in the target language.  Though both oral and written skills are important in this course, there is a greater emphasis on writing than in the subsequent French courses.  Writing in the form of dialogues, letters, paragraphs and short compositions will be required. Some students who are taking Arts in university are not aware that they not only need a language 11 to enter into the program,  but that they may also need a language 12 to graduate. Students who successfully complete this course will have met the requirements for entrance to a B.C. university.  A “B” average in French 10H is recommended.

French 12  (FR 12)                     4 credits

Prerequisite: French 11 and teacher recommendation
Requirement: French-English dictionary
French 12  will not only place emphasis on the oral aspect of the language, but it will also place great importance on written communication in the form of dialogues, letters, paragraphs and short compositions. Students will also be introduced to short literary works of francophone countries. 
Vocabulary and grammar are introduced through various interesting themes such as
health, sports and leisure,   family and friends, travel and tourism,  music and media, technology, as well as science and nature.  By the end of French 12, students will have very effective communication skills in the target language. Many of the course activities are intended to facilitate success on the provincial exam  This exam will be optional though many students seeking to meet the entrance requirements of some university  Arts programs will need to take the exam. A “B” average in French 11 or 11H is recommended.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

French 12 AP  (APFRL 12)        8 credits

Prerequisite: French 11 Honours "A" or Teacher's permission
Requirement: French-English dictionary
This course is designed to challenge those students who already have a good command of French grammar and vocabulary as well as competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course focuses on the greater development of spoken French in various contexts as well as readings from a variety of contemporary sources. It also emphasizes the coherent, fluent and accurate development of oral speech.  Vocabulary and grammar are introduced through various interesting themes such as health, sports and leisure,   family and friends, travel and tourism,  music and media, technology, as well as science and nature.  By the end of French 12 AP, students will have very effective communication skills in the target language. Many of the course activities are intended to facilitate success on the provincial exam. There is also an AP exam which may be written in May. These exams will be optional though many students seeking to meet the entrance requirements of some university  Fine Arts programs will need to take the French 12 provincial exam. A “B” average in French 11 or 11H is recommended.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Beginner’s German 11  (BGE 11)

No prerequisite.                                                 4 credits
This course covers in one year all the usual material done in Grade 9 and 10 German. It stresses both written and oral mastery of German. It is an alternative to students who need to fulfill language requirements for university entrance if they take German 11 the following year.
Topics covered are the same as in German 9 and 10.

German 11  (GE 11)                     4 credits

Prerequisite: German 10 or Beginner’s German 11
This is a continuation of BGE 11 or GE 10. The course continues the study of oral and written languages with a greater emphasis placed on the mechanics of language and short written compositions. Topics covered are food, groceries, eating, offering/accepting food, shopping for food, illnesses and remedies, using the 24 hour clock, telephone and etiquette, arranging meetings/appointments, reading/understanding public announcements, personal descriptions of self/others, expressing opinions, clothing shopping/opinions), describing your dwelling (house/room), describing your town/school (timetables, attitudes, subjects) , and jobs/careers. German 11 fulfills the language requirement for entrance to  B.C. universities.

Japanese 10  (JA 10)                   4 credits

Prerequisite: Japanese 9
This is a continuing course of study of a beautiful language that reflects a unique and wonderfully complex culture.  You will learn much about the Japanese people and the culture in which they live.  This course provides an alternate foreign language to students.  Topics include: Sharing the House Chores, Describing the Daily Routine, Mastering the Relationals, Ordering at Fastfood Restaurants, Talking About My Family, Testing Your Knowledge About Japan and Japanese, Enjoying Musical Interests. Students refine their abilities to read and write Japanese.  Successful completion of Japanese 9, 10, 11 will serve as the basic language requirement for university entrance in BC. Course of study is IKITE IRU NIHONGO--Living Japanese, a textbook designed specifically for young high school students beginning their study of Japanese.  This is a communicative course--the language and situations are realistic.  Students take an active role in learning Japanese.

Beginning Japanese 11  (BJA 11)

No Prerequisite                                                4 credits
This is an introductory course to a beautiful language that reflects a unique and wonderfully complex culture.  You will learn much about the Japanese people and the culture in which they live.  This course provides an alternate foreign language to students and is a hybrid of Japanese 9 and Japanese 10 designed to accomplish all of the material covered in both of those classes. Topics include: Pronouncing Japanese, Greeting Friends and Being Courteous, Introducing Myself and Getting to Know Others, Having Fun With Sports, Inviting Friends to an Outing, Describing People and Objects, Living in a Japanese Home, Sharing Meals, Sharing the House Chores, Describing the Daily Routine, Mastering the Relationals, Ordering at Fastfood Restaurants, Talking About My Family, Testing Your Knowledge About Japan and Japanese, Enjoying Musical Interests.  Students also learn to read and write Japanese.  Successful completion of Beginning Japanese 11 and Japanese 11 will serve as the basic language requirement for university entrance in BC. Course of study is IKITE IRU NIHONGO--Living Japanese, a textbook designed specifically for young high school students beginning their study of Japanese.  This is a communicative course--the language and situations are realistic.  Students take an active role in learning Japanese.

Japanese 11  (JA 11)                   4 credits

Prerequisite: Japanese 10
This is a continuing course of study of a beautiful language that reflects a unique and wonderfully complex culture.  You will learn much about the Japanese people and the culture in which they live.  This course provides an alternate foreign language to students.  Topics include: Going Out on an Outing, Visiting the Zoo, Sharing About Each Other, Finding a Good Part-time Job,
Running Errands, Being Casual, Making  In-depth Introductions.
Students refine their abilities to read and write Japanese.  Successful completion of Japanese 9, 10, 11 will serve as the basic language
requirement for university entrance in BC. Course of study is IKITE IRU NIHONGO--Living Japanese, a textbook designed specifically for young high school students beginning their study of Japanese.  This is a communicative course--the language and situations are realistic.  Students take an active role in learning Japanese.

Japanese 12  (JA 12)                   4 credits

Prerequisite: Japanese 11
This is a continuing course of study of a beautiful language that reflects a unique and wonderfully complex culture.  You will learn much about the Japanese people and the culture in which they live.  This course provides an alternate foreign language to students.  Topics include: Making Telephone Calls, Being At Ease In a Japanese Home, Coping With Situations, Exploring Friendships, Welcome to Our Town. Students refine their abilities to read and write Japanese.  Successful completion of Japanese 9, 10, 11 will serve as the basic language requirement for university entrance in BC.  A major component of this course is preparation to be successful in writing the Japanese Provincial Exam. Course of study is IKITE IRU NIHONGO--Living Japanese, a textbook designed specifically for young high school students beginning their study of Japanese.  This is a communicative course--the language and situations are realistic. Students take an active role in learning Japanese. 
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Spanish 10  (SP 10)                   4 credits

Prerequisite: Spanish 9
This course builds on the basic concepts acquired through Spanish 9 and continues to engage students in the learning of a beautiful language as well as unique latino cultures.  Students will continue to develop grammar in oral/aural context in each class.  Students of Spanish 10 are expected to further develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, basic reading and writing through various themes (including a travel unit).  Students will take an active role in learning the Spanish language as it is a communicative course.  Successful completion of Spanish 9, 10 and 11 will meet the basic requirement for university/college entrance in British Columbia.