Foreign Language Department
Foreign Language Staff
Course Descriptions
IB
Courses
French 1 (511000) / Spanish
1 (551000)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: none
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves
and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing
basic grammatical structures. The language learning process
integrates basic aspects of the geography, customs, and culture(s)
of the target language countries.
French 2 (512000) / Spanish
2 (552000)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis
on the ability to communicate orally. They learn to function
in real-life situations using more complex sentences and grammatical
structures. They read material based on familiar topics and
write short, directed compositions. They learn about the family
structure, school life and holidays of the target language
countries.
French 3 (513000) / Spanish
3 (553000)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis
on consistent and sustained use of languages orally using
more complex grammatical structures. They discuss reading
selections using structures of increased complexity . They
recognize word relationships and associate them with proper
meaning. They write reports, general correspondence, and simple
compositions. They also study the influence of the target
language culture(s) on American culture.
Spanish 4 (554000)
Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalency test
Students develop more sophisticated communication skills
and refine their reading and writing skills. Students hear
reports in the target language and recognize subtle points
and moods as conveyed by the speakers. Students describe,
summarize, explain, and discuss practicable subjects. They
express ideas using complete sentences and broaden their understanding
of the foreign culture.
Spanish For Fluent Speakers
2 (552061)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish for Fluent Speakers 1 or permission
from instructor.
This course, designed for fluent speakers of Spanish, continues
to emphasize the improvement of students' skills in speaking,
reading and writing in Spanish. Students read and critique
contemporary short stories and make oral presentations. The
writing and reading processes are emphasized to ensure growth
in both skills. Students will also study various Hispanic
personalities and historic events of Spanish-speaking countries.
This course is conducted in Spanish and counts toward fulfilling
the foreign language requirement.
Spanish for Fluent Speakers
3 (553061)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish for Fluent Speakers 2 or permission
from instructor.
This course, designed for fluent speakers of Spanish, continues
to emphasize the refinement of proficiency in reading and
writing and speaking Spanish. Students develop research skills
through the reading and critiquing of literary works. The
influence of Hispanic culture in contemporary American society
is highlighted. The course is conducted in Spanish and counts
toward fulfilling the foreign language requirement.
Latin 1 (531000)
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: none
Students study basic grammar and learn the essential elements
of Latin pronunciation in order to be able to read simple
passages in Latin. They read aloud Latin passages that have
been modified for comprehension. The relationship of English
to Latin is emphasized in vocabulary building, word derivation,
and meanings of prefixes and suffixes. Points of grammar and
syntax are developed through the study of literary passages.
The geography, history, government, and culture of the Roman
Empire are studied.
Latin 2 (532000)
Grades: 9-12 Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalency test
Students learn additional vocabulary and new points of grammar
and syntax in order to read more complex sentences and paragraphs
. They study Roman life and Rome's contribution to our civilization
and language.
Latin 3 (533000)
Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Latin 2 or equivalency test.
Latin 3 offers the student the opportunity to improve reading
skills through the study of Latin literature. Emphasis is
placed on the writings of prose authors. Through translation
and interpretation, the student gains a greater understanding
of the foundation of Western government and civilization.
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