LANGUAGES 9 COURSES

Course Code: MFR–09 

French 9 is a beginner course. Students will acquire language through comprehensible input, communication, interaction, and basic grammatical structures. Students will additionally develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will furthermore gain awareness and appreciation for not only contemporary and traditional Francophone cultures, but also First Peoples communities through aboriginal perspectives. Students who have French Immersion or French as a First Language background will be required to take a placement exam. 

Course Code: MMAN-09 
Mandarin 9 is a first-year course designed for students with no previous knowledge of the Chinese language. Students will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin. In addition, students will also learn about various Chinese culture and customs through videos and stories. By the end of Mandarin 9, students should be able to use appropriate Mandarin expressions to perform real-life tasks, exchange ideas, and to acquire information. ** This course is not suitable for a native Chinese speaker. Students who have some Chinese background will require the permission of the department.   

Course Code: MSP–09 
Spanish 9 is a beginner course. Students will acquire language through comprehensible input, communication, interaction and basic grammatical structures. In addition, students will acquire proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing while gaining awareness and appreciation for Hispanic culture and their own. Aboriginal perspectives will be embedded in learning activities.  **This course is not suitable for native Spanish speakers. Students who have some Spanish background will be required to take a placement exam.