Liberal MP and spokesperson for education Hélène David called Quebec City’s solution “equal” and “fair” for English-speaking CEGEP students who can take French improvement courses, in instead of seeing themselves imposing courses specific to their field of study in French.
Initially, it was suggested that these students take, in French, courses in chemistry, geography or mathematics, depending on the program chosen. One way in which the Minister responsible for the French Language, Simon Jolin-Barrette, was handed over after it caused an outcry, especially among the parents of these English-speaking CEGEP students.
I think we found the perfect balance for the situation we actually observed along the way, Hélène David explained in an interview on Wednesday on All one morningat the ICI Premiere. […] A significant portion of other students do not have adequate command of the French language, so let’s start by improving their command of French with additional French lessons.
The Quebec Liberal Party (PLQ) want both [que le gouvernement]we want better proficiency in the French language in all our fellow English -speaking citizenssaid the MP for Marguerite-Bourgeoys, a message he says he sent to Simon Jolin-Barrette.
The Minister agreed to take inspiration from a compromise proposed by the Liberals to amend the Law relating to the official and common language of Quebec, French, which he will soon submit to the National Assembly.
Hélène David acknowledges that this change will lead to a reorganization of courses given in Frenchand will have to offer more lessons in french of CEGEPs in English. We’ll need to hire more French teachers, that’s clearhe guessed.
” This will require changes in the number of teachers teaching either French or English. “
The Liberal MP said he was convinced the compromise, which was approved by François Legault’s government, most grumbling should be calm, because the parents are very worried about their child.
Mrs. pointed out. David reserved the uniform exam in French Francophones and allophones who conducted their primary and secondary education in French. So that’s all […] subject to Law 101.
Rights holders, i.e., those who have completed their primary and secondary education in French, pass the equivalent, the uniform test in English.
And, in both French- and English-language CEGEPs, students take courses to perfect their mastery in one or another official language of the country. They are placed in the appropriate class for their level and evaluated according to that level, Ms. argument. David. So it’s fair and it’s fair.
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Source: Radio-Canada
