Modern Languages

For course descriptions in all Modern Language courses. 

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. 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. 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.

 AP French 12 (AFRL 12) 8 credits

Prerequisite: French 11 Honours  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.

An “A” in French 11H is recommended.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

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) 4 credits 

No Prerequisite

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: C+ in 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.

Beginners Spanish 11(BSP11) 4 credits  

Prerequisite: none

Spanish is now considered to be the second most important commercial language, and the third most widely spoken language in the world. This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish.  They will learn the basic grammatical structures and common vocabulary that will allow them to communicate. Students in BSP 11 are expected to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, basic reading and writing.  Throughout the course, students will have opportunities to learn about the values, customs, and contributions of various Spanish-speaking countries.

Evaluation of this course is based on written assignments, projects, presentations, individual and group work, oral and written tests, and a final exam.
This course is an accelerated combination of Spanish 9 and Spanish 10.
This course is ONLY available to Grade 11 and 12 students.
Successful completion of BSP 11 and SP 11 will meet the basic language requirement of university entrance in British Columbia.

Spanish 11 (SP 11) 4 credits

Prerequisite: Spanish 10 or Beginner Spanish 11

This course builds on Spanish 10 or Beginner Spanish 11. It is designed to help students attain an acceptable degree of proficiency in the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a greater emphasis placed on the mechanics of the language and short written compositions. Through various themes, the language is presented within the context of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world and its culture.  The evaluation is based on written assignments, projects, presentations, individual and group work, tests (oral and written) and a final exam.
Successful completion of this course will meet the basic requirement for university entrance in British Columbia.

A C+ average in Spanish 10 is recommended.

Spanish 12 (SP 12) 4 credits

Prerequisite: Spanish 11 and teacher recommendation
Requirement: Spanish-English dictionary

This is a continuing course that builds on Spanish 11. It has a communicative approach using advanced listening, reading, writing and speaking activities. The communication in Spanish is supported through advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. The course also includes an analysis of cultural aspects of Hispanic countries and resources.
Vocabulary and grammar are reinforced through various themes such as traveling, sports, health, family and friends, television, technology, science, etc. Various assessment strategies such as dialogues, skits, short compositions, letters, etc, are used to evaluate student progress. By the end of the course students will have effective communication skills in Spanish.
Most of the activities in the course are intended to prepare students for the provincial exam at the end of the course.
There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.