French
Contents:
- French 9-12
- Enhanced French 9-10
Former French Immersion students choosing to leave the French Immersion program and attend Elgin Park can choose to take either French 9 or Spanish 9 in grade 8. The Enhanced French program is reserved for students from Ocean Cliff who are continuing their Intensive French Program.
French 9
Course Code: MFR--09--S
(Prerequisite: French 8)
Students will continue to develop their fluency in French through a variety of new themes. They will participate in many activities, such as games, presentations and discussions, that will enhance their speaking and listening skills. They will complete meaningful theme-based assignments that will further develop their reading and writing skills. Students will increase their awareness of French culture and the francophone world and be able to identify similarities and differences between French cultures and their own. First Peoples perspectives will be embedded in the learning activities. Students may be given opportunities to participate in extra-curricular field trips and travel to Quebec.
Enhanced French 9
Course Code: MFR--09INS
(Prerequisite: Intensive French, Gr 6-7)
This is the follow-up course to the Intensive French Program (Gr 6-7) in designated elementary schools (Ocean Cliff El.). Students will complete the Core French 9 curriculum, but the course will be enriched with more advanced speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The course will have meaningful and interesting themes and activities, as well as a high level of student interaction. They will also explore French culture through food, literature, music, sports, travel and film. First Peoples perspectives will be embedded in the learning activities. Students may be given opportunities to participate in a French field trip and/or to go on a winter excursion to Quebec City.
Enhanced French 10
Course Code: MFR--10INS
(Prerequisite: Enhanced French 9)
This is the follow-up course to Enhanced French 9. The students will complete the Core French 10 curriculum,
but the course will be substantially enriched with more
advanced speaking, reading and writing skills. Students
must be prepared to be fully immersed in the language:
French will be the only language spoken. The course will
have interesting, authentic and motivating themes as
well as a high level of student involvement and
interaction. Students may be given opportunities to
participate in extra-curricular field trips.
French 10
Course Code: MFR--10--S
In French 10, students will continue to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in an interactive atmosphere. Themes include survival missions, artistic expression, careers, news and current events, urban legends, and the forces of nature. Aboriginal perspectives will be embedded in the learning activities and French culture will be explored through food, literature, travel and film. Students will be given opportunities to participate in extra-curricular field trips and travel experiences.
French 11
Course Code: MFR--11--S
Students will enjoy this highly interactive course. They will communicate with growing confidence in French in many different authentic contexts. They will improve their reading, writing, and oral skills through interesting themes such as ethnic cuisine, childhood memories, advertising and adolescent difficulties. Some of the cultural highlights include a field trip to a French restaurant, an Ethnic Food Carnival and reading French children's stories. Aboriginal perspectives will be embedded in the learning activities. Students will be given opportunities to participate in extra-curricular field trips and/or travel experiences.
French 12
Course Code: MFR--12--S
This course is the culmination of the study of French language and culture at the secondary level. Students will refine their understanding of the language, culture and literature in a more relaxed atmosphere. They will continue to improve their language learning skills with an emphasis on speaking. A greater amount of class time is spent on discussions and the sharing of ideas. Some of the cultural highlights include a French restaurant field trip, exposure to French magazines and stories, research into Francophone artists and countries, ethnic food sampling, and the viewing of foreign films. Aboriginal perspectives will also be embedded in the learning activities. Students may be given the opportunity to write the DELF exam. There is an EPS Scholarship for the top French 12 student. In addition, there are District Authority scholarships that are awarded to exceptional language students.
Spanish
Contents:
- Spanish 9-12
Spanish 9
Course Code: MSP--09--S
This is a fun, introductory course that focuses on the language learning skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Spanish 9 aims to teach students the basics so that they will be able to communicate in Spanish-speaking communities. It also introduces students to the culture, places and traditions of Hispanic peoples. Some of the themes include places, likes and dislikes, personality, family, friends and hobbies. Students may be given opportunities to participate in extra-curricular field trips. Student reviews say "It's a solid class!", "it's the class I look forward to every day," and "it's great!".
Spanish 10
Course Code: MSP--10--S
In Spanish 10, students continue to explore the Spanish language and culture. They will develop their writing, reading, speaking and listening skills through a variety of fun activities and engaging themes. Highlights include fun individual and group projects, and cultural experiences. Themes include sports and healthy living, getting around the city and opinions. The diverse peoples and cultures of the Hispanic world, including Indigenous Peoples, will be included throughout the course. Students enrolled in language classes may be given an opportunity to travel to Mexico or Spain for an authentic cultural experience.
Spanish 11
Course Code: MSP--11--S
This is a highly interactive course where students will communicate with growing confidence in Spanish in different authentic contexts. They will improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through interesting themes such as travel, daily life, restaurants, media and childhood memories. They will enjoy foreign films and other cultural experiences. The diverse peoples and cultures of the Hispanic world, including Indigenous Peoples, will be included throughout the course. Successful completion of Spanish 11 provides the minimum language requirement needed for some universities. Students enrolled in language classes may be given an opportunity to travel to Mexico or Spain for an authentic cultural experience. Student reviews say "people should take it!" and "it's really fun".
Spanish 12
Course Code: MSP--12--S
This course is the culmination of the study of Spanish language and culture at the secondary level. Emphasis is on building fluency in Spanish, learning more complex language structures and continuing to explore the Spanish culture. The diverse peoples and cultures of the Hispanic world, including Indigenous Peoples, will be included throughout the course. Students enrolled in Spanish 12 may have the opportunity to participate in an authentic language experience field trip. There are District Authority scholarships that are awarded to exceptional language students. Due to enrollment numbers, Spanish 12 and 11 are sometimes taught together with different themes in alternating years. Student reviews say "It's fun! I like it".
Intro to Mandarin 09/10/11
This is an introductory course of Mandarin Chinese, designed for students who are beginning learners of the language. Students who read/write little to no Chinese characters or who speak another Chinese variety at home may also take this course. The core skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and interacting in Mandarin Chinese will be developed, with a focus on communication in meaningful, practical contexts. In addition, language learning strategies will be facilitated. Furthermore, students will explore and experience Chinese culture through food, films, music, stories, art, and other creative works. Topics may include greetings, family members, countries, and jobs.
Intro to Mandarin 11 cannot be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.
Mandarin 11
This course builds on the big ideas and skills established in Mandarin 10. Language skills will be honed through thematic and cultural topics, such as body and health, cuisine, consumerism, and residence. Students will discover and convey meaning through a variety of text types, including multimedia.
Mandarin 11 can be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.
Intro to Punjabi 09/10/11
Punjabi 10 is an introductory level course introducing students to the Punjabi alphabet (Gurmukhi Script). Along with the alphabet, students will learn about the different vowel symbols and modifying symbols and will eventually develop the ability to read and write simple Punjabi passages. There will also be an opportunity to learn about cultural perspectives, traditions and attitudes.
Intro to Punjabi cannot be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.
Punjabi 11
Punjabi 11 builds upon the concepts learned in Punjabi 10. The course does begin with the basic concepts of learning the Punjabi alphabet, vowel symbols and modifying symbols. Punjabi grammar will be introduced allowing students to develop and strengthen their ability to read, write and speak formal Punjabi.
Punjabi 11 can be used as the Language 11 requirement for post-secondary entrance.