2013-2014 MMC Information Handbook - Retsd.mb.ca

LANGUAGES
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
• For all French Immersion Courses please refer to the French Immersion listing as well as individual subject areas for
other courses offered in French.
• All three levels of courses are part of the Basic French/Français de Base Program (9 year program)
• Please refer to the information regarding the World Language Diploma/Certificate found under Programs on page 5
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FRENCH 20G
Prerequisite: French 10G
Credit: 1
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Through the study of various themes, this
course seeks to develop the four main
competencies of language learning:
speaking, listening, reading and writing.
French 20G builds upon the Middle
Years competencies in each of the four
areas to prepare for further studies at the
High School level. Elements of French
culture will be integrated throughout the
program of study.
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FRENCH 30S
Prerequiste: French 20G
Credit: 1
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This course builds upon all aspects of the
foundation level of 20G. Students will
continue to progress along the continuum
with respect to each of the four
areas of competency as well as increasing
their awareness regarding Francophone
culture. It is intended that students will
continue to develop proficiency in both
oral and written communication.
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FRENCH 40S
Prerequiste: French 30S
Credit: 1
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By the end of 40S, the student should
have progressed to a level where they
have a wider appreciation of French
language and culture. They also should
be able to understand and communicate
in the target language in a variety
of situations. After three years of study,
the student should have a secure basis
for further academic or conversational
studies.
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French 40S is an approved selection for
university.
NOTE: French Immersion students may only
enrol in these courses with permission and
under special circumstance.
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FRENCH 20G PB, IB SL 32S AND IB SL
42S (LANGUAGE B)
Credit: 1 at each level
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These courses are based on the standard
Français de base curriculum and are for
second language students seeking an IB
diploma. These courses are enriched in
order to prepare students for the IB exam
in Grade 11 (during the 42S course). In
addition, students take two courses in
the grade 10 year (French 20G PB & IB SL
32S), which provides a more intensive basis
for future studies. By the end of their
Grade 11 education, students earn three
credits in French and should achieve
a higher degree of proficiency than is
normally possible.
As French 20G PB and 32S SL are completed
in the grade 10 year, students
must register for both courses.
French 42S SL is taken in the grade 11
year.
French IB SL 42S is approved for selection for
university
NOTE: Language B is a second language
stream, and leads towards the IB diploma.
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JAPANESE 20G
Prerequiste: None
Credit: 1
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This course is an introductory full credit
course in the Japanese language. The
primary focus of the course will be on
the development of reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills. Students
will learn two of the Japanese writing
alphabets and basic grammar structure,
as well as research some of the practices
of the country. The course is open to
students in grades 10, 11, or 12.
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JAPANESE 30S
Prerequiste: Japanese 20G
Credit: 1
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This course builds on the introductory
level of Japanese 20G and will further
develop language skills, offering the
student the opportunity to expand his or
her ability to use the language. Students
will be introduced to some of the basic
Kanji characters and more advanced
grammatical patterns while increasing
their ability to communicate in Japanese.
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JAPANESE 40S
Prerequiste: Japanese 30S
Credit: 1
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This course builds on Japanese 30S and
will further develop language skills,
offering the student the opportunity
to expand his or her ability to use the
language. Students will be immersed
in the study of the Kanji characters and
the practical communication use of the
language with local Japanese speakers as
well as Japanese speakers from the MMC
exchange school – the Kumon Leysin
Academy of Switzerland.
Approved selection for university.