IBDP French Language B Curriculum Map
Building Excellence Through Belonging
Identity
Identité
Healthy Lifestyles & Subcultures
Inquiry Questions
Factual
What are the main factors influencing a healthy lifestyle?
Conceptual
How do subcultures shape our perception of well-being and identity?
Debatable
Do we really adopt our lifestyle by choice, or are we influenced by society and cultural norms?
Linguistic Objectives
- Health, body, mental health vocabulary
- Lifestyle alternatives
- Present subjunctive for expressing necessity
- Conditional present for recommendations
Cultural Objectives
- Lifestyle models in francophone countries
- Exploration of lifestyles in Francophonie
Key Assessments
- Awareness creation campaign
- Alternative lifestyle presentations
- Blog writing
- Opinion article on secularism
Secularism (La laïcité)
Inquiry Questions
Factual
What are the main differences between secularism in France and Quebec?
Conceptual
How does secularism influence values and social practices in francophone societies?
Debatable
Can we reconcile religious freedom and secularism in a modern state?
Linguistic Objectives
- Religion, beliefs, manifestation vocabulary
- Passive voice for action focus
- Indirect past discourse for reporting
Cultural Objectives
- Principles of secularism in France and Quebec
- Manifestations in the francophone world
Key Assessments
- Formal letter or argumentative essay
- Comparative analysis debates
Assessment Philosophy
Authentic Communication
Real-world scenarios requiring meaningful French language use in cultural contexts
Critical Thinking
Analysis of complex issues through francophone perspectives and intercultural comparison
Portfolio Development
Student-driven documentation of growth in language proficiency and cultural competency