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Are you ready to embark on a linguistic adventure? RC Palmer Secondary School offers an impressive array of language courses that will broaden your horizons and open doors to new cultures. Whether you're passionate about French, Japanese, or Spanish, there's a course tailored just for you.
French Courses:
FRENCH 8
No Prerequisite
This course serves as a bridge from grades 5, 6, and 7, focusing on honing your communication skills. Through engaging activities such as conversations, role-plays, sondages (surveys), and skits, you'll develop your oral proficiency. Collaboration and active participation are encouraged, and written assignments and projects reinforce your speaking abilities.
FRENCH 9
Prerequisite: French 8
Building on the foundation laid in Grade 8, this course delves deeper into your communication skills. You'll tackle authentic, everyday situations to expand your vocabulary and grammatical expertise through oral and written exercises. The choice of the French 9 text will be revealed later, but one thing is certain—active participation is the key to success in this course.
CORE FRENCH 10
Prerequisite: French 9
This course strikes a balance between oral and written skills. You'll be encouraged to express yourself in French across past, present, and future tenses. Oral presentations and written projects will elevate your French proficiency to a practical and complex level.
CORE FRENCH 11
Prerequisite: Core French 10
Successfully completing French 11 not only enriches your language skills but also fulfills the second language requirement for university. The course covers all four language pillars—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—with a strong emphasis on effective communication. Moreover, you'll explore various aspects of French culture.
CORE FRENCH 12
Prerequisite: Core French 11
This advanced course places a paramount emphasis on communication. At this level, you'll further enhance your reading and writing skills while diving deep into the world of French expression.
Japanese Courses:
JAPANESE 9
No Prerequisite
Open to students in grades 9 and 10, this introductory course offers a comprehensive approach to language learning. You'll explore the core components of reading, writing, listening, and speaking while having fun. By the course's end, you'll be able to convey simple ideas in various settings, from home to school and around town. Dive into Japanese pop culture with anime, film, manga, and movies as part of the cultural component.
JAPANESE 10
Prerequisite: Japanese 9
Building on the foundations of the previous year, Japanese 10 takes you deeper into the language. You'll delve into katakana and minimal kanji while continuing to hone your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The allure of Japan and its culture comes to life, with media playing a significant role in your learning journey.
JAPANESE INTRODUCTORY 11
No Prerequisite
Designed for grade 11 and 12 students new to Japanese, this intensive course merges Japanese 9 and 10. You'll learn to read and write both hiragana and katakana phonetic scripts and a limited number of kanji characters. Oral and aural skills take center stage, and you'll gain insight into Japanese culture through videos, field trips, projects, and hands-on activities.
JAPANESE 11
Prerequisite: Japanese 10 or Japanese Introductory 11
This course aligns with university requirements for second language courses. Fun remains at the forefront as you explore all aspects of the language with increased complexity. Culture, in particular, gains greater significance in your learning journey.
JAPANESE 12
Prerequisite: Japanese 11
In this course, you'll take your language skills to the next level. Engage in more complex conversations tailored to your interests, and expand your repertoire with approximately 100 additional kanji characters. The study of various cultural topics further enhances your understanding of Japan.
Spanish Courses:
SPANISH 9
No Prerequisite
Embark on your Spanish language journey with this introductory course. Using a communicative approach, you'll be able to express yourself in simple sentences, covering themes like school, friends, leisure activities, and food. Explore the rich cultural tapestry of the 20 Spanish-speaking countries, from Latin music to fiestas, through the Realidades Uno textbook, videos, and listening activities.
SPANISH 10
Prerequisite: Spanish 9 or teacher permission
Building on your knowledge from Spanish 9, this course delves deeper into language structures. Discuss family, home, shopping, and travel while expanding your vocabulary. Dive into irregular present tense, past tense, and commands. Additionally, improve your reading skills through a novel study.
SPANISH INTRODUCTORY 11
No Prerequisite
An intensive course combining Spanish 9 and 10, designed for grades 11 and 12 students new to Spanish. Focus on language structures, covering regular and irregular present tense, past tense, and commands. Expand your vocabulary and enhance your reading skills through a novel study. Successful completion of this course prepares you for Spanish 11.
SPANISH 11
Prerequisite: Spanish 10 or teacher's permission
Accepted as a second language university requirement, this course elevates your ability to communicate in both oral and written Spanish. By course completion, you'll confidently navigate present and past tenses while exploring themes such as school, special events, your community, and memories of the past.
SPANISH 12
Prerequisite: Spanish 11
Advance your Spanish language and cultural knowledge with this advanced course. Themes range from news stories and movies to television, food preparation, and travel. Enhance your confidence through continued "dialogo" practices, engaging in Spanish conversations on various topics. Expand your vocabulary and refine your reading skills through a novel study.
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