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Canada College offers a variety of French as a second language courses
within a well-structured program designed to meet the requirements of
beginner to advanced adult learners. Learning outcomes are specified for
each level, ensuring continuity in the language training options made
available to our learners. Course content and structure are adapted to
best meet the needs and preferences of learners as well as individual
learning styles, prior knowledge, interests and abilities. Furthermore,
cultural and community integration activities are part and parcel of the
various French as a second language training options provided.
BEGINNER I:
This course is designed for "true" beginners and will begin
with the very basics of French grammar. Students will learn how to introduce
themselves and greet others, how to give and understand simple directions
and how to ask and answer specific questions.
BEGINNER II:
This course is a continuation of BEGINNER A therefore students enrolling
in this course should already have some basic knowledge of French (i.e.
the alphabet, numbers, how to conjugate verbs in the present tense, and
be able to perform the tasks as described in the previous course). Upon
completion of BEGINNER B, students should be able to speak about work,
family, their interests, the weather, and to participate in brief conversations.
INTERMEDIATE I:
Student enrolling in this course should already be able to communicate
in French and must already have a general understanding of French grammar
(i.e. present, past and future tenses). At the end of this course, students
will be able to participate in conversations with greater ease. Students
at this level will also work at developing their writing skills.
INTERMEDIATE II:
Upon completion of this course, students will have achieved a level at
which they feel comfortable and confident enough to participate in conversations
and discussions on general topics. Students will also have developed the
skills to begin communicating with ease in writing.
ADVANCED I:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to participate effectively
in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social and professional
topics. Students will also be able to obtain and analyse information and
opinions and will learn how to co-chair meetings and debates. Students
will have mastered enough of the language to enable them to do advanced
tasks such as defend an opinion, deal with hypothetical issues, and discuss
complex work-related issues.
ADVANCED II:
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed
French Advanced I or who have the recommendation of the Department Head.
The course focuses on refining conversational skills and reviewing essential
grammar points, as well as exploring advanced grammar and complex sentence
structure. Contemporary francophone culture is highlighted. Key authors
from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are studied, as are the works
of several French cinematographers such as Francois Truffaut, Eric Rohmer,
and Claude Berri. Units on sociopolitical aspects of French history from
1789 to the present are examined. The role of France and francophone countries
in contemporary international relations provides another facet of this
course.
CONVERSATION COURSES
Beginning Conversation
Introduction to conversational French. Includes basic oral and written
forms, simple grammatical structures to oral and written communication,
simple interpersonal communicative interaction, various interpersonal
transactions, and cultural perspectives. Also includes reading, writing,
speaking, and listening.
Intermediate Conversation
Includes intermediate oral and written communication, complex grammatical
structures, intermediate interpersonal communicative interaction through
conversations, discuss, question, negotiate, narrate, and summarize concepts
in the oral and written forms, and intermediate cultural perspectives.
Also includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills with emphasis
on oral communication.
French for Immigration Interview
If you are planning to appear before the Immigration Judge, and not sure
of your French competency, this course is for you. We train you as if
you are sitting in front of the Immigration judge. The course is thought
by an Immigration lawyer.
French in Medicine
This course is designed for those professionals who are trained in a language
other than French and wishing to work in a French environment.
This course is open to doctors, nurses, and any other professionals who
are required to have the high standing French knowledge to be able to
function in the workplace.
Fees:
One year full time = $5600.00
Six months full time = $3000.00
Three months full time = $1500.00
All part-time courses are given as $6 per hour.
International students should apply at least 4 months prior to the starting
date of their program.
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