WORLD LANGUAGES

The world languages department offers elementary, intermediate and advanced courses in French, Spanish and German. Students must have two units of credit in the same foreign language to meet graduation requirements.

Course: French I 1 Term

Grades: 9, 10, 11 1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

Students will learn the fundamental listening, speaking, reading and writing elements of the French language. Communication skills will be developed for interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes in present and future tense. The cultures of French speaking areas will also be introduced. Emphasis in this area will include the study of cultural practices, products and perspectives.

Course: French II 1 Term

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: French I

Students will continue to develop and reinforce their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing elements of the French language. Communication skills will be developed for interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes in past, present, and future tense. Students will further study cultures of French speaking areas. Emphasis in this area will include the study of cultural practices, products and perspectives.

Course: Honors Advanced French 1 Term

Grades: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: French II and
Teacher Recommendation

An opportunity for students to read, speak and write French effectively while developing an appreciation for the important aspects of the French system. Social customs, cuisine, art, and music are discussed. Emphasis is on grammar and syntax. Students write dictations, descriptions, letters, conversations, summarize, translate short, recite poetry, and read short stories. This course is approved for Honors points. Credit can be received for French III or French IV.

Course: Spanish I 1 Term

Grades: 9, 10, 11 1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

Instruction will be based on conversational Spanish through "Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling". Rather than focus primarily on grammar, the TPRS method is a process of acquiring a second language compatible with how one’s native language is learned. Students must pass end of course exam to receive one credit unit.

Course: Spanish II 1 Term

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish II reviews and continues the study of Spanish 1 via TPR and TPRS methodologies for greater vocabulary acquisition and fluency. Both methods are researched-based and compatible with how one’s native language is learned. Students will learn high-frequency vocabulary in an engaging and learner-friendly atmosphere. Students must pass end of course exam to receive one credit unit.

Course: Honors Advanced Spanish 1 Term

Grades: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish II and
Teacher recommendation

Advanced course work will include advanced grammatical study and introduction of literature from the target language culture. Vocabulary and fluency will continue to be expanded via TPRS. Students will read, discuss and write about current and historical events in target language countries. Courses will also focus on contextualized speaking circumstances to prepare students for travel and/or work experiences. This course is approved for Honors points. Credit can be received for Spanish III or Spanish IV.

Course: German I 1 Term

Grades: 9, 10, 11 1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course provides an exciting introduction to the German language and culture. Conversational German and grammatical structure are emphasized with some attention to German Culture.

Course: German II 1 Term

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: German I

This course continues the discovery of the German people and their language. Conversation, reading, writing, and a more intense study of grammatical structures will be emphasized.

Course: Honors Advanced German 1 Term

Grades: 10, 11, 12 1 Credit

Prerequisite: German II and
Teacher recommendation

This course offers an opportunity for students to read, speak and write German effectively while developing an appreciation for the important aspects of the German system. Social customs, cuisine, art, and music are discussed. Emphasis is on grammar and syntax. Students write dictations, descriptions, letters, conversations, summarize, translate short stories, recite poetry, and read short stories. Credit can be received for German III or German IV.