LANGUAGES 12 COURSES

Course Code: MFR–12 

Strongly Recommended:  French 11 

French 12 is an expert course that builds on the skills acquired in French 11. Students will be able to interact effectively and with some spontaneity in familiar situations drawn from real life. They will be able to respond to texts and stories that portray the interactions between the First Peoples and Francophone communities, as well as the diverse communities in the francophone world. Students will furthermore be able to express themselves in the past, present, and future tenses while understanding the nuances of the different tenses, word placements, and vocabulary. Students may have the opportunity to write the DELF exam. UBC and other Canadian universities strongly recommend that students applying to the faculty of Arts complete a Language 12 class. In addition, there are Dogwood District Scholarships that are awarded to exceptional language students. 

Course Code: MMAN-12 
Strongly recommended: Mandarin Chinese 11  
Students will further develop their Mandarin language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). They will become more aware of Chinese values and customs through the study of fundamental geographic, economic and social issues and the discussion of current events. UBC and other Canadian universities strongly recommend that students applying to the faculty of Arts complete a Language 12 class. 

Course Code: MSP—12 
Strongly Recommended:  Spanish 11
Spanish 12 is an expert course that expands on the linguistic skills acquired in Spanish 11.   Students will acquire a command of the key vocabulary and structures necessary for personal communication.  Students will also develop an appreciation of the variety of cultures within the Spanish-speaking world. Students will be able to interact effectively and with some spontaneity in familiar situations drawn from real life. Students will be able to express themselves in the past, present, and future tenses while understanding the nuances of the different tenses, word placements, and vocabulary. UBC and other Canadian universities strongly recommend that students applying to the faculty of Arts complete a Language 12 class. There are Dogwood District Scholarships that are awarded to exceptional language students.