Advanced French

Prerequisites: Demonstration of mastery of Intermediate French skills and Departmental Recommendation Required.

Course topics are briefly outlined below.

Environments in Crisis: This course focuses on current environmental challenges around the world. Students will be encouraged to analyze the connections between the social contexts and contemporary environmental crises. Students will examine how social media, community engagement, and advocacy initiatives have played key roles in the positive outcomes of environmental problems.

French Lit: Students in this class will have the chance to read two novels from the Francophone world. They will explore issues of family, culture, the effects of colonization, and identity. Students will develop their literary comprehension as well as their ability to make deep cultural comparisons. 

Québec of Today and Yesterday: In this class, students will explore Quebec’s rich history and culture. Students will use literature, current events, film, music and other resources to learn about the region of Quebec. This course will explore themes including  La Révolution Tranquille, Quebecois identity today, Quebec’s indigenous population, Quebec’s relation to France today and yesterday. The course will also look at Quebec today as well as explore Quebec’s future. Students will read excerpts by Quebecois writers including Michel Tremblay, Wajdi Mouawad. This class will be taught entirely in French. This course will include a travel experience.

• Interests: Social Justice
• Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th
• Subjects: Modern Languages