Foreign Language Course Descriptions
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Introduction to Foreign Language - Semester
Grade: 7 Elective
Students are introduced to several foreign languages and cultures, which
are, in turn, contrasted with English. The languages most often studied
are French, German, Latin, and Spanish, but other languages may also
be included. Students learn the most basic structures, vocabulary,
and expressions in each language and study the culture of the people
who speak them. They are also exposed to the basic steps and study
habits necessary to learn foreign language skills. Students are made
aware of how knowledge of a foreign language enriches a person's life
and expands the options in terms of career goals. This course does
not count as a foreign language credit in high school.
French Immersion I - Year
Grade: 7 Elective
Prerequisite: Successful participation in the elementary partial-immersion
program or permission from the instructor.
This course serves as a transition from elementary partial-immersion
to the sequential foreign language high school program. As
an elective course, students may have the opportunity to explore
art, music, culture, drama, and literature in the foreign language.
Students will continue to develop proficiency in all four language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students
will study the customs, culture, and geography of the countries
where the foreign language is spoken. This course counts toward credits in foreign language as well as toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
French Immersion II - Year
Grade: 8 Elective
Prerequisite: Seventh Grade Immersion Elective or permission from the
instructor.
This course is designed to meet the needs of the immersion
students in regard to their second language development. Students
will continue their development of language proficiency in
all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The role of the target language in international business and
information technology is explored. This course counts toward
credits in foreign language as well as toward the total number
of credits required for graduation.
French I - Year
Grade: 8 Elective
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Spanish I - Year
Grade: 8 Elective
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Latin I - Year
Grade: 8 Elective
Students learn basic language structures and essential elements of Latin pronunciation in order to be able to read simple passages in Latin. The relationship of English to Latin is emphasized in vocabulary building, word derivation, and meanings of prefixes and suffixes. Language structures and syntax are developed through the study of literary studies. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcripts, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign lanaguage requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
German I - Year
Grade: 8 Elective
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing – with emphasis on the ability to communicate orallya nd in writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
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