SRSS Handbook 2012_13.pdf - Steinbach Regional Secondary ...

NOTE : Students who have a Grade 9 French
mark below 70% may be required to undertake
extra work at the beginning of the course in
order to ensure that knowledge and skills are
adequate for success in FRE20G.
French: 9-year program
FRE30S
Dept. of Ed. Code 0403-30S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: FRE20G
The Grade 11 French course expands upon the
skills acquired at the Grade 10 level and
provides students with even more tools needed
to become proficient in the language. The class
will be largely conducted in French and students
are expected to communicate in the target
language. Students participate in the same
types of activities as in the Grade 10 course,
with a greater focus on individual, partner and
group speaking activities. The major literary
piece studied at this level is an excerpt from Les
Misérables.
French: 9-year program
FRE40S
Dept. of Ed. Code 0403-40S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: FRE30S
Grade 12 French is the final year of the 9-year
provincial Basic French program. The class is
conducted almost exclusively in French, and
students are expected to communicate in the
target language at every opportunity. Students
participate in the same types of activities as in
the Grades 10 and 11 courses with the goal of a
high level of proficiency in the nuances of
proper oral and written French. One of the
major units of study is Jobs and the World of
Work in order to prepare students for university
as well as for future employment. The major
literary piece studied is the novel Le Petit prince.
NOTE: Information on Placements Tests is
found at the end of the Modern Languages
section.
SPANISH 3-Year Program
Spanish is the second most spoken language in
the world with approximately 400 million
speakers. Learning Spanish opens the door to
interesting professional, social and travel
opportunities. As a result the objective of the
Spanish program is to develop the ability to
communicate in Spanish and to appreciate
Hispanic culture. This balanced program
focuses on writing, reading, speaking and
listening skills with the emphasis on oral fluency.
Videos, computers and dynamic activities
promote language development and cultural
awareness.
Spanish
SPA20F
Dept. of Ed. Code 1080-20F Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Sincere Interest
This course is offered to students who have
never studied Spanish. The main focus is to
develop a student’s ability to understand and
speak everyday Spanish. All units are organized
by relevant topics that are essential to
communication at the beginning level, and are
supported by a wide variety of activities and
cultural materials that provide a context for
language acquisition. Students will be given
glimpses into Hispanic communities around the
globe to promote cultural awareness and
promote language development
Spanish
SPA30S
Dept. of Ed. Code 1080-30S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: SPA20F
This course focuses on interaction and speaking
in class. Students engage in real language use
as they share opinions and information about
themselves, thereby increasing their proficiency
to communicate in spoken and written form.
Topics include past experience, food, childhood
memories, geography, transportation, giving
directions and travel. Grammar study focuses on
the present, past tenses and future tenses.
Students will be exposed to cultural aspects of
various Hispanic communities around the world.
Spanish
SPA40S
Dept. of Ed. Code 1080-40S Credit: 1
Prerequisite: SPA30S
The objective of this advanced Spanish course
is to further develop proficiency in speaking,
reading and writing Spanish. Topics of study
include past and future experiences, geography
and social issues, world travel, and health.
Study focuses on all tenses including
subjunctive and other details of the language.
An increasing emphasis on literature enriches
the students understanding of both culture and
language.
NOTE : French and Spanish
Placement Tests
If a student has prior knowledge or experience in
French or Spanish (due to family background,
place of residence, or different school
programming), the student may request to
challenge for credit the course at the Grade 10
or 11 level. (This is providing that the Grade 11
and 12 levels of the course are being offered
and running that school year.) Students must
indicate their request to challenge for credit up
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