IB Language B

This course is an advanced second language course which assumes prior knowledge of French. Many of the IB curriculum themes synthesize what IB students are learning in other IB courses with the medium of communication being French. For example, when learning about Fair Trade in Geography, students will also be discussing its merits and challenges in French. All of the language competencies (speaking, listening, reading and writing) will be required to fully participate in this course. The course mark is derived from the following components:

• A. Interactive French in the Classroom (debates, presentations, discussions) 10%

• B. Written Task (French writing piece extrapolating from French articles) 20%

• C. Oral Interview (8-10 minute oral interview with the teacher, recorded) 20%

• D. Reading Comprehension Test in May of Year 2 (based on themes covered) 25%

• E. Composition Writing Test in May of Year 2 (choice of topics, 250-400 words) 25%

We live in an increasingly digitized, interdependent global village. Speaking multiple languages is not only beneficial for academic development and brain function, but it develops basic communication skills and social awareness. Spanish 11/12 IB will prepare students to communicate effectively and to develop higher functioning speaking and interacting ability. Though little to no previous experience in the target language is assumed, the medium of communication in the classroom (to the greatest extent possible) will be Spanish. The course mark is derived from the following components:

•  A. Written Task (Spanish writing piece, topic of student's choice, written in class) 20% 

• B. Oral Interview (10 minute oral interview with teacher, recorded) 25% 

• C. Reading Comprehension Test in May of Year 2 (based on themes covered) 30% 

• D. Composition Writing Test in May of Year 2 (choice of topics, 50 - 100 words) 25%