Education, Citizenship and Youth
Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
French
The Independent Study Option offers the following levels in the French language. Please list the Subject Code, Subject Designation, and the ISO Designation on the application to identify the course(s) required.
| Subject Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 Basic French (10G) | 0403 | 10G | 001 |
| Grade 10 Basic French (20G) | 0403 | 20G | 001 |
| Grade 11 Basic French (30S) | 0403 | 30S | 001 |
| Grade 12 Basic French (40S) | 0403 | 40S | 001 |
Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:
- Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
- Subject level. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version, course option, a textbook, audiotapes, or videotape.
Grade 9 Basic French (10G) 1 credit (2008)
Français de base, 9e année (10G)
Course Code 0403 10G 002
Course Preview (
311 KB) 
This course allows students to study French as
a second language, non-immersion. It requires some prior
knowledge of French.
This course focuses on reading and writing. Access to a Tutor/Marker will support the listening and speaking skills as well as other aspects of the course. Students are required to record and submit audio samples throughout the course that contributes to their overall final mark.
Evaluation is based on
| 3 Tests (10% each) | 30% |
| 3 Projects (15% each) | 45% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Audio CD
(0403 10G 010) $5.50 plus GST and PST
Resources
- Audiocassette and audiocassette recorder. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
- CD player
Textbooks
- Jean. Entre amis 3. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada Inc., 1991. (95250) MTBB
- Jean. Entre amis 3 Cahier. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada Inc., 1991. (95257) MTBB
Grade 10 Basic French (20G) 1 credit (2008)
Français de base, 10 e année (20G)
Course Code 0403 20G 002
Course Preview ( 134 KB)
This course allows students to study French
as a second language, non-immersion. This course requires
some
prior knowledge of French.
This course focuses on reading and writing. Access to a Tutor/Marker will support the listening and speaking skills needed as well as other aspects of the course. Students are required to record and submit audio samples throughout the course that contributes to their overall final mark.
Evaluation is based on
| 3 Tests (10% each) | 30% |
| 3 Projects (15% each) | 45% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Audio CD
(0403 20G 010) $5.50 plus GST and PST
Resources
- Audiocassette and audiocassette recorder. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
- CD player
Textbook
- Jean et al. En direct 1. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1995. (95314) MTBB
Grade 11 Basic French (30S)
1 credit (2008)
Français de base, 11e année (30S)
Course Code 0403 30S 002
Course Preview ( 130 KB)
This course requires prior knowledge of French equivalent
to the Grade 10 level.
This course focuses on reading and writing. Access to a Tutor/Marker will support the listening and speaking skills needed as well as other aspects of the course. Students are required to record and submit audio samples throughout the course that contributes to their overall final mark.
Evaluation is based on
| 3 Tests | 19% |
| 3 Activities | 16% |
| 3 Projects | 35% |
| Final Exam (after Module 4) | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Audio CD
(0403 30S 010) $5.50 plus GST and PST
Resources
- Audiocassette and audiocassette recorder. Other recording options can be discussed with the Tutor/Marker.
- CD player
Textbooks
- Jean et al. En direct 2. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1995. (94241) MTBB
- Jean et al. En direct 2 Cahier. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1995. (94242) MTBB
Grade 12 Basic French (40S)
1 credit (2007)
Français de base, 12e année (40S)
Course Code 0403 40S 001
Course Preview ( 112 KB)
This course requires prior knowledge of French equivalent
to the Grade 11 level.
The course focus is on reading and writing and includes the study of a variety of French texts as well as a complete novel.
Students complete four modules, each module consisting of a number of reading and writing activities. A Tutor/Marker will be available to the student to answer questions and assist with any work.
Evaluation is based on
| 4 Activities | 50% |
| 2 Projects | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Textbooks
- Jean. En direct 3—Et puis après. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1996. (94259) MTBB
- Jean et al. En direct 3—Cahier Et puis après Activités. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1996. (94260) MTBB
- Jean et al. En direct 3—Un peu... beaucoup... passionnément... pas du tout. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1997. (90222) MTBB
- Jean et al. En direct 3—Cahier Un peu... beaucoup... passionnément... pas du tout Activités. Toronto, ON: Prentice Hall Ginn Canada, 1997. (90223) MTBB
- Schinkel et al. Aller retour. Montréal QC: Pierre Tisseyre, 1986. (92052) MTBB
- Avec Brio (94029) MTBB
