St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School 3801 Thomas Street Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2 (905) 285-0050 We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation. COURSE OUTLINE Department: Course: Course Code: Moderns Core French, Grade 12 University Preparation FSF 4U1 Course Description: This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, apply language learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. They will also enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. Strand & Unit Title: Rites de passage Souvenirs d’enfance Le Coeur de l’artiste Rêves et réalité La force de l’esprit Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s): CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others CGE2d Writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems CGE3e Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience CGE4a Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others Je t’aime, je ne t’aime plus! Assessment and Evaluation: Category Weightings Knowledge/Understanding Thinking Application Communication Weight 25 25 25 25 Final Summative Assessments Term Work Course Culminating Exam Overall Weighting 70% 10% 20% Textbook/Course Resources: Replacement Cost: Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf