Modern Languages
Introduction
The Modern Languages Department at St. John's College offers courses in both French and Italian. Students are able to study French from grades 9-12 and Italian from grades 10-12. Students interested in studying Italian do not need to be of Italian heritage in order to meet with success.
The grade 10 course is an introductory course. Students studying French and/or Italian will have many opportunities to be exposed to both the French and Italian languages and cultures. Students have traveled to France and Italy and Québec, visited museum exhibits, seen plays in Stratford, visited the Padre Pio church in Kleinberg, participated in 'Famiglia Day' and Le Club Français activities, taken the DELF Proficiency Exam, and sampled a wide variety of both French and Italian cuisine.
Course Descriptions
Core French, Grade 9, De-streamed (FSF1D1)
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
In this course students will:
- Be provided with many opportunities to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence and confidence
- Focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives
- Enhance understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities
- Develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners
- Be provided with the opportunity to participate in Le Club Français activities
