French Immersion Course Descriptions

French Immersion 

The Immersion Program provides opportunities for students to improve their ability to think and to communicate effectively in French as well as to appreciate and enjoy French language and culture. Speaking and listening are particularly emphasized as these constitute the most prevalent modes of communication in everyday life. However, an increased emphasis is placed on reading and writing through meaningful and varied activities. All courses are conducted in French and students are expected to communicate exclusively in French.

French Immersion students must complete 9 credits in French to receive their French Immersion Certificate. Français 10F, 11F, and 12F are mandatory. Students must register for a minimum of 2 French Immersion courses per year.

French Immersion students interested in IB certificates can sign up for IB HL French and IB SL Histoire.

For more information contact Elizabeth Downie, Department Head of Languages edownie@hrce.ca

Course Descriptions

Arts dramatiques 10F — 1 credit

Completes the Fine Arts requirement

Arts Dramatiques 10 is an introductory course designed for students who would like to learn more about drama and theatre arts. The focus of this course is the personal, intellectual, and social growth of students as they explore a variety of dramatic styles, techniques and forms. The course entails in-class exercises to develop concentration, self-confidence, imagination, openness and sensitivity. Students will experience improvisation, work with scripted plays and some script writing, character development and role-playing as well as various technical aspects of the theatre. This is an activity-based class, requiring collaborative participation. Attention is paid to French language development which serves the objectives of the course.

Français 10F — 1 credit

This immersion course is designed to improve French mastery and expression. Students listen to and speak French in varied situations, and in studying a variety of documents. Reading experience includes articles, poems, short stories and novels. Writing activities cultivate accuracy of form, and explore procedures that best present information, record notes, and express feelings. Classroom interaction is integral to the course, such that active participation is the key to success.

Histoire 10F — 1 credit

This course focuses on ancient history and allows students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the concept of civilization through the examination of the origins of civilization and a comparison of some civilizations that have contributed to the nature of the modern world. There are five broad chronological divisions in the course: The Evolution of Human Beings, the Birth of Civilizations, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Each of these divisions can be considered from a number of points of view including geography, archaeology, society, language, religion and politics. Development of Social Studies skills, such as researching, writing essays and analysis of documentary evidence will be emphasized.

This course will be delivered in French. 

Sciences 10F — 1 credit

Completes the first Science requirement
or Completes the additional Science requirement
or Completes a Science/Tech/Math requirement

In Sciences 10, students are given an opportunity to explore foundation topics in four disciplines of science - biology, chemistry, meteorology and physics - in four separate units of study. Within each unit the students practice and strengthen the skills required to participate in the activities of science, and develop an understanding of concepts within that science discipline. An exploration of the relationship among science, technology, society, and the environment, provides a unifying theme across the four areas of science. Broad topical areas include: sustainability of ecosystems, chemical reactions, weather dynamics and linear motion. This course serves as a foundation for further studies in science, particularly in biology, chemistry and physics.

Études canadiennes contemporaines 11F — 1 credit

Completes the Canadian History requirement

Contemporary Canadian Studies 11 is a preparation course for students to gain a better understanding of the skills and knowledge required to engage in the humanities.  The goal of Contemporary Canadian Studies 11 is to examine the resilience of cultures that have widely been ignored over the past several centuries of Canada’s existence.As with its English equivalent, the main goal of the course is to examine questions or problems that have been recurring throughout Canadian history. The course follows an outcome based approach meaning that each and every assignment is important and should be given the attention it deserves. An outcome based approach means that there will not be units, there will be themes and projects, tests, quizzes, essays and anything else that we believe will help you to understand the concepts. 

Mode de vie actif 11F Open — 1 credit

Completes the Physical Education requirement

This full-credit course is designed to engage students in a wide range of physically active experiences, with an overall theme of exploring options and opportunities for being active for life, both in school and in their community. Physically Active Living 11 encompasses both an activity component and a theory component, with an emphasis on engagement in physical activity. The activity component of the course is designed to provide opportunities for students in active experiences that engage youth in traditional and non-traditional forms of physical activity. The theory component of the course will enhance student understanding of healthy eating, injury prevention, mental and emotional health, and addiction prevention highlighting the connection between healthy living and being physically active.