French Language Arts (FLA)
(Programme d’immersion en français)
The French Immersion Program uses French as the only language of instruction. Students in the program take Mathématiques, Études sociales and FLA courses entirely in French. They have done so since grade 1 (early immersion) or grade 7 (late immersion). If you are transferring from another school, please be advised that this is not an FSL program. Please see the FSL program in the International Languages section. These FLA courses are available only to students in the Extended French program.
French Language Arts 10-2 (5 credits)
In this course, learning is mainly based on group work situations, reading aloud newspaper and magazine articles and reading short stories and argumentative texts to students, audio texts such as stories, songs, video clips, poems, advertisements, reports, newsletters and interviews, audiovisual material such as television programs, films and plays. The purpose of this course is for students to continue to develop a positive attitude toward the French language and Francophone cultures around the world.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Grade 9 French Language Arts
Students will continue developing their oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Through their oral and written work, the students will also gain a better knowledge of French cultural values. Students displaying a strong work ethic and acceptable levels of achievement will be encouraged to register in FLA 20 AP.
French Language Arts 10-1 AP (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 75% in Grade 9 French Language Arts
The French Language Arts course continues to develop the student’s linguistic skills, through speaking, reading and writing situations. The student will also explore the history of French literature as well as the social-cultural values of the French people and their lifestyle. This course will prepare the students for more senior AP courses.
French Language Arts 20-1 (5 credits)
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in FLA 10-1
Students will continue developing their oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Through their oral and written work, the students will also gain a better knowledge of French cultural values.
French Language Arts 20-2 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in FLA 10-2 or 40% in 10-1
In this continuation of the FLA 10-2 course, learning is mainly based on group work situations, reading aloud newspaper and magazine articles, and reading short stories and argumentative texts to students, audio texts such as stories, songs, video clips, poems, advertisements, reports, newsletters and interviews, audiovisual material such as television programs, films and plays. The purpose of this course is for students to continue to develop a positive attitude toward the French language and Francophone cultures around the world.
French Language Arts 20-1 AP (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 75% in 10-1 FLA AP
The Advanced Placement French Course in Language and Literature emphasizes the study of a variety of texts and a variety of writing tasks. Students will be able to understand and appreciate texts from a variety of sources: novels or short stories, newspapers and magazines and various pieces of literature. Students are encouraged to expand their knowledge of the French language through their writing. Students write the French Language Advanced Placement exam in May of their grade 11 or grade 12 year.
French Language Arts 30-1 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 65% in FLA 20-1
The French Language Arts 30 course continues to develop the student’s linguistic skills. The student will develop the ability to think logically, read critically, speak knowledgeably, and listen actively to increase understanding, and cultivate their written expression. Students will be able to take a DELF B2 exam to receive a certificate for their French proficiency skills.
French Language Arts 30-2 (5 credits)
Prerequisite: 50% in FLA 20-2 or 40% in 20-1
In this continuation of the FLA 20-2 course, learning is mainly based on group work situations, reading aloud newspaper and magazine articles, and reading short stories and argumentative texts to students, audio texts such as stories, songs, video clips, poems, advertisements, reports, newsletters and interviews, audiovisual material such as television programs, films and plays. The purpose of this course is for students to be able to take their knowledge of the French language and the diversity of francophone culture beyond the scope of high school to their personal and professional lives.