Biography

This honors-level French course invites students to explore the hidden, marginalized, and often unheard voices shaping the Francophone world today. Taught entirely in French, the course moves beyond commonly taught perspectives to focus on contemporary realities—through culture, language, social movements, art, and current events that rarely receive sustained attention in traditional curricula.

Students will investigate how present-day events, social debates, and cultural shifts influence French-speaking societies across the globe. From emerging artistic movements and evolving language practices to unspoken social issues and political tensions, students engage critically with authentic sources such as articles, podcasts, videos, and visual media. Emphasis is placed on questioning dominant narratives and understanding whose voices are amplified—and whose are silenced.

Learning is project-based and discussion-driven. Through independent and collaborative research, spontaneous oral exchanges, and creative presentations, students develop advanced communicative skills while learning to express nuanced and complex ideas in French with confidence.

Designed for Intermediate High learners, this course is ideal for students who are curious, open-minded, and eager to engage critically with the contemporary Francophone world while strengthening their linguistic accuracy, fluency, and cultural awareness.

Prerequisites: Completion of French 4 or equivalent, and permission of the Department.