Havergal College Course Calendar, 2020-21 Academic Year

CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

GRADE 12 FSF4U – Core French, Grade 12, University Preparation 1 CREDIT 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. Prerequisite: FSF3U – Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation FSF4UP – Core French, Grade 12, University Preparation (Advanced Placement) 1 CREDIT This course includes the course content for FSF4U. In addition, students will be prepared to write the AP French Language exam. Prerequisite: FSF3U – Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation

Latin

GRADES 9 to 12 In the classical studies courses, students learn about the enduring achievements and rich legacy of classical societies, exploring diverse aspects of life in the ancient world such as language, culture, commerce, social customs and fields of intellectual inquiry. In addition to building proficiency in classical languages and knowledge of the classical world, an important aim of the courses offered in classical studies is to help students understand the world in which they live by making connections between the classical world and other ancient and modern societies, including their own society. This course introduces students to the achievements of the classical world through the study of Latin. Students will learn vocabulary and grammatical concepts essential for reading and translating adapted classical texts. English is the language of instruction, and students will develop their oral communication, reading and writing skills in both English and the classical language. Through a variety of enrichment activities, students will explore aspects of life in the ancient world, including trade, commerce, education, arts, sports, ecology, daily life and social practices, and will make connections across the curriculum between the classical world and the world around them. Prerequisite: None LVLBD – Classical Languages, Level 1 Latin, Academic 1 CREDIT LVLCU – Classical Languages, Level 2 Latin, University Preparation 1 CREDIT This course provides students with opportunities to continue their exploration of the achievements of the classical world through the study of Latin. Students will expand their vocabulary and consolidate their knowledge of grammatical concepts by reading and translating moderately complex adapted selections in the classical language. English is the language of instruction, and students will further improve their ability to use their oral

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