Expectations became more realistic and therefore attainable. Today, more parents accept that a Core French program will not produce a fully bilingual student and people are aware that something less than functional bilingualism is still a worthwhile goal. There is a supportive classroom atmosphere. Students desire to know more about the Francophone way of life. Students are involved in language use.
Students derive satisfaction from achievement.
Students express the idea that it would be good to know another language and the people who speak it. This curriculum document has been developed with an instructional time allocation of a minimum of 150 minutes per week. If less than 150 minutes is offered, modifications to the program will need to be made. This statement by Frank Grittner summarizes one important reason behind learning other languages. If we want our young people to mature into well-rounded and responsible adults, it is important that they be given opportunities to broaden their horizons, to learn about their nation and to explore another language and another culture.