Welcome to History 12! This year we will be exploring the events of the 20th century. This course will have a heavy influence of technology and the majority of your work will be presented on the Weebly websites that you create.

COURSE OUTLINE:
French 12 Course Outline: Cedar Community Secondary School
Instructor: Justin Mark  ([email protected]), (250-722-2414)

Course Description:
French 12 is an exciting course which continues the philosophy of the French 11 program. As with the other French courses, the student’s effort and participation will contribute largely to their success and progress in the class. The course covers the themes of transportation, country life, holidays, and professions. The program will begin with a thorough review of structure and vocab to start the semester.  Students will continue to be involved in a diversity of activities such as: dialogue writing, journal writing, translation, film review, power point presentation creation, filmmaking, iPod and online learning, creating and teaching a major culture project, cooking and participating in the French Amazing Race.  

Resources: 
-  This course will have a strong focus on technology, using various tools such as iPods, Powerpoint, Movie Making software, and a various range of Web 2.0 tools.
-  Students will be expected to have student e-mail account (Preferably g-mail) so that they can take advantage of online learning resources such as Google Doc, and online tutors like Duo-Lingo.
-  Students are expected to purchase a set of 4 coloured Hilroy or equivalent exercise books: Pink – For Journals and Translations, Green – Notes, Yellow for activities and quizzes and Blue as a spare.
-  Students will be occasionally using the “Bon Voyage 1” textbook.

Expectations: 
-  Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and professional manner.
-  Students are expected to participate in class and in speaking the French language.
-  Students are expected to be respectful, supportive and open minded and help contribute to a safe and open language community.

Assessment:

Mid Term Assessment                                         – 10% Interview/Translation/Written
Final Assessment                                                  – 15% - Written, Interview, Translation
Course Work                                                         – 75%

- Assignments and Projects                                                                                                *25%
                - Test and Quizzes (Unit test and Interview tests)                                    *20%
                - Participation and Speaking                                                                              *20%
                - Journals (Weekly Journals)                                                                            *10%

* Approximate breakdown – As with any course, this assessment breakdown is subject to change if school district policies and practices change, or if student circumstances arise.

Communication:   
Students can communicate with me in person, e-mail ([email protected]), or by “Liking” the class Facebook page. The class Facebook page is not mandatory, simply an extra tool that students may use to communicate.  Parents are welcome to see me in person, by phone (250-722-2414) or perhaps most effectively communicate via e-mail ([email protected]).





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