World Languages Department

Foreign Language Staff

	Emy Dillon Department Chair Spanish		Cheri Day Department Chair French
	Adam Jaynes		Doris Straughn Spanish
	Jim Murray Latin

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.