Successful completion of 30-level International Languages meets the admission requirements established by most universities.
French Challenge
The challenge process is designed for students who have already mastered the elements of the course and do not need to attend the class. Students from a Francophone or Grade 9 French Immersion background may wish to demonstrate their competency at French 10, 20 and/or 30. The opportunity to challenge will happen once per semester, and students may challenge one level per semester. Students will meet the teacher at a meeting in November or May, prepare and submit a portfolio, and then take a four-part exam in January or June. The exams will test reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. A student may not challenge a course in which he/she has been registered during the current semester.
Courses
5 credits
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Grade 9 French. The language is taught through an action-oriented communicative approach in a cultural context. Topics include activities, shopping, vacations and fine arts. In French 20, language skills are enhanced with activities at an advanced level. Films and music will be used extensively. The emphasis of French 30 is on increased ability to understand and speak French, as well as read and write with accuracy through structured and free composition. The themes of study include world of work, travel and tourism, media and conservation, and the environment. Aspects of the Francophone world will be studied through literary extracts, music and film.
Recommended prerequisite: 60% in Grade 9 French for French 10; 60% in French 10 or equivalent for French 20; 60% in French 20 for French 30
This is a course within the IB programme
5 credits
A stronger focus on language skills than in French 10.
Recommended prerequisite: Grade 9 French in a six-year program
This is a course within the IB programme
5 credits
By the end of French B SL Year 2, students will have written a short essay in French (~500 words) and completed several short oral presentations. Completion of French B SL Year 2 will equip students with advanced/intermediate skills and the ability to begin post-secondary language study at the 200-level.
Prerequisite: French 10. Recommended prerequisite: French 10i
5 credits
Spanish 10 is for students who would like to learn Spanish and have no previous experience. The focus is on learning to speak in realistic situations about people, school, activities and celebrations. Students will experience elements of Spanish-speaking cultures. Students of Spanish 20 focus on improving their listening, speaking and writing, focussing on foods, travel, shopping, and health. More advanced grammar and verb structures are learned while studying the cultures of Spain and Latin America. The coursework is the equivalent of first semester Spanish 100 level at a university in Alberta.
Spanish 30 will offer a more in-depth look into the rich diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures by studying aspects of the arts, music, technology and entertainment. Hobbies, sports and the environment will also be explored. The coursework is the equivalent of second semester Spanish 100 level at a university in Alberta. Completion of Spanish 30 permits students to commence their Spanish studies in university at the 200 level.
Recommended Prerequisite: none for Spanish 10, 60% in Spanish 10 for Spanish 20, and 60% in Spanish 20 for Spanish 30
This is a course within the IB programme
5 credits
No Spanish experience necessary.
Prerequisite: none
This is a course within the IB programme
5 credits
Students focus on speaking and vocabulary acquisition. By the end of Spanish AB Initio SL Year 2, students will have written a short cultural comparison in Spanish (~350 words) and completed a short oral presentation. Completion of Year 2 permits students to commence their Spanish studies in post-secondary at the 200 level.
Prerequisite: Spanish 10