WORLD LANGUAGES Subject Course# Credits Grade Level Prerequisites and related info 9 10 11 12 Classical Languages Intro to Classical Languages 126311 126312 French French I (2 120511 120512 French II (2 120521 120522 French III (2 120531 120532 French IV (2 120541 120542 Early French Civilization & Culture (2 Modern French Civilization & Culture (2 129921 129922 129931 129932 1 X X X X None (Central & West) 1 X X X X None 1 X X X X Successful completion of French I or instructor 1 X X X X Successful completion of French II or instructor 1 X X X Successful completion of French III or instructor 1 X X Successful completion of French IV or instructor 1 X X Successful completion of French IV or instructor Survey of French 120551 0.5 X X Successful completion of French IV or instructor AP French (3 120611 120612 1.5 X X Successful completion of French IV or instructor 120613 German German I (2 121011 1 X X X X None 121012 German II (2 121021 121022 1 X X X X Successful completion of German I or instructor German III (2 121031 121032 1 X X X X Successful completion of German II or instructor German IV (2 121041 121042 1 X X X Successful completion of German III or instructor Survey of German 121051 0.5 X X Successful completion of German IV or instructor AP German 121111 121112 121113 Spanish Spanish I (2 120111 120112 Spanish II (2 120121 120122 Spanish III (2 120131 120132 Spanish IV (2 120141 120142 Intermediate Spanish I (FLS241) Intermediate Spanish II (FLS242) 1.5 X X Successful completion of German IV or instructor 1 X X X X None 1 X X X X Successful completion of Spanish I or instructor 1 X X X X Successful completion of Spanish II or instructor 1 X X X Successful completion of Spanish III or instructor 129941 0.5 X X X Successful completion of Spanish IV or instructor 4 college credits 129951 0.5 X X Successful completion of Spanish IV or instructor 4 college credits
Survey of Spanish 120151 0.5 X X Successful completion of Spanish IV or instructor AP Spanish (3 120211 120212 120213 1.5 X X Successful completion of Spanish IV or instructor College Credits and Transfer Key Transfers to some state colleges as equivalent course. Transfers to some state colleges as elective credit. Nontransferable at some colleges WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS World Languages classes will benefit you beyond high school as you continue your college or career pathway. Our World Languages classes will teach you how to speak, translate, and write in the World Language you choose. Through our classes, you will also enhance your understanding and appreciation of other cultures. World Languages requirements at the college and university level vary. To learn entrance and graduation requirements for a specific college or university, consult the respective college s catalog or speak with your counselor. Students may begin study of a World Language in grades 7-12. Prerequisites for Levels II, III, IV and beyond include successful completion of both terms of the preceding level and/or departmental Chances for a student s success are significantly enhanced if a student has earned a C or higher in previous course. CLASSICAL LANGUAGES Introduction to Classical Languages 126311, 126312 1 credit This is a one or two-term course designed to benefit all students, especially those who will enter Medicine, Law or the Humanities by providing them with a general and technical vocabulary that will encourage and aid them to recognize and use terminology in these fields. Some Latin and Greek structure will be studied and students will translate some simple Greek and Latin from a first year text. FRENCH French I 120511, 120512 1 credit French I offers the opportunity for students to experience a new language. Class is conducted so that each student uses French orally and in reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and structure which is useful in describing situations in his/her everyday life. French culture related to the topics of study is also introduced. An audio activities workbook and writing activities workbook will be required. There is an additional fee French II 120521, 120522 1 credit French II is a continuation of French I. Conversational skills are expanded through additional study of structure and vocabulary. The student learns to speak French more fluently and continues to read in French and to develop written skills. French culture, customs and geography are also emphasized. The workbook purchased for French I is used in the beginning of French II course. French III 120531, 120532 1 credit Students in French III learn advanced conversational techniques and build upon basic knowledge gained in French I and French II, thus enabling them to communicate in more complex oral and written form. Conversation and reading are emphasized and the study of French culture is continued. An audio activities workbook and writing activities workbook will be required. There is an additional fee French IV 120541, 120542 1 credit
French IV provides a review and extension of material previously studied. Reading and writing receive equal time with oral communication skills. Grammar and structure are expanded and studied in depth. Aspects of French culture include geography, history, literature and customs. The French III workbook is used. Early French Civilization & Culture 129921, 129922 1 credit This course uses the French language as a vehicle for the study of historical France up to the 18th century. It is meant to extend students' facility with the language so that they are able to understand, initiate, and sustain general conversations on topics beyond basic survival needs. Reading and writing tasks include past, present, and future tenses. Topics mirror the 6 themes of the AP French exam: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. This course will also introduce students to major French writers in French history. Continued emphasis is placed on review of grammar and developing comprehension of the oral and written language. This course is strongly recommended (but not required) prior to taking AP French. Modern French Civilization & Culture 129931, 129932 1 credit This course uses the French language as a vehicle for the study of modern-day France since the 18th century. It is meant to extend students facility with the language so that they are able to understand, initiate, and sustain general conversations on topics beyond basic survival needs. Reading and writing tasks include past, present, and future tenses. Topics mirror the 6 themes of the AP French exam: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. This course will also introduce students to major French writers in French history. Continued emphasis is placed on review of grammar and developing comprehension of the oral and written language. This course is strongly recommended (but not required) prior to taking AP French. Survey of French 120551 0.5 credits This course is designed to maximize students' facility with the French language so that they are able to understand, initiate, and sustain extended conversations on a wide variety of topics. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks will include ail verb tenses. Students will gain additional experience in composition, reading literature, and cultural appreciation. They will complete short creative assignments, read topical literature and fiction, and carry on cultural projects in solo or group assignments. Interdisciplinary learning, online activities, and vocabulary development are critical components of the course. This course will enhance student performance on the AP French Exam. AP French 120611, 120612, 120613 1.5 credits Advanced Placement French for upper level students is a three-term course with content and outcomes equivalent to a third-year, college-level conversation and composition course. Special emphasis is given to topics assessed on the AP French Exam In the following six themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. The primary goal is polishing language skills for accurate, real-life communication. A minimum of four years of prior language study is recommended. Students in AP French are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is an additional fee GERMAN German I 121011, 121012 1 credit This beginning course is designed to develop the skills of communication in the language with primary emphasis on listening, speaking and development of basic grammar skills. German culture related to the topics of study is also introduced. Various activities are used to reinforce new material and enrich the course. There is an additional fee
German II 121021, 121022 1 credit Continued emphasis is given to oral work. More time is spent in development of reading and writing skills. Students are encouraged to form their own dialogues based on new topics as they are presented. Cultural information supplements the course. There is an additional fee German III 121031, 121032 1 credit Emphasis is given to the development of reading comprehension and cultural understanding with continued attention to conversational skills. German II workbook will be used in German III. German IV 121041, 121042 1 credit German IV extends the student's development in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. An emphasis is placed on German culture, including literature and history. There is an additional fee Survey of German 121051 0.5 credits This course is designed to maximize students' facility with the German language so that they are able to understand, initiate, and sustain extended conversations on a wide variety of topics. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks will include all verb tenses. Students will gain additional experience in composition, reading literature, and cultural appreciation. They will complete short creative assignments, read topical literature and fiction, and carry on cultural projects in solo or group assignments. Interdisciplinary learning, on-line activities, and vocabulary development are critical components of the course. This course will enhance student performance on the AP German Exam. AP German 121111, 121112, 121113 1.5 credits Advanced Placement German for upper level students is a three-term course with content and outcome equivalent to a third-year, college-level conversation and composition course. Special emphasis is given to topics assessed on the AP German Language exam in the following six themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. The primary goal is polishing language skills for accurate, real-life communication. A minimum of four years of prior language study is recommended. Students in AP German are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is an additional fee SPANISH Spanish I 120111, 120112 1 credit Spanish I offers the opportunity for students to experience a new language. During the first year of Spanish study, a student learns to listen, speak, read and write within an elementary framework of the language. Emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and structure which is familiar and meaningful to the student and that is useful in describing situations in his/her everyday life. Various aspects of the Hispanic culture are introduced. Spanish II 120121, 120122 1 credit Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I which broadens the study of vocabulary and structure. Conversation, reading and writing are emphasized. Hispanic culture, customs and geography are also included. Spanish III 120131, 120132 1 credit Students in Spanish III intensify their study of structural elements and develop conversational, reading and writing abilities. By building on knowledge gained in Spanish I and II, students learn to communicate in more complex oral and written forms. The study of Hispanic culture, customs and geography is continued. There is an additional fee Spanish IV 120141, 120142 1 credit
Spanish IV provides a review and extension of material previously studied. Reading and writing receive equal time with oral communication skills. Grammar and structure are expanded and studied in depth. Aspects of Hispanic culture include geography, history, literature and customs. The Spanish III workbook is used. Intermediate Spanish I 129941 0.5 credits This course uses the Spanish language as a vehicle for the study of Latin American and Mexican culture. It is meant to extend students facility with the language so that they are able to understand, initiate, and sustain general conversations on topics beyond basic survival needs. Reading and writing tasks include past, present, and future tenses. Topics mirror the themes of the AP Spanish exam. This course will also introduce students to major Latin American and Mexican writers in history. Continued emphasis is placed on review of grammar and developing comprehension of the oral and written language. This course is strongly recommended (but not required) prior to taking AP Spanish. This course awards college credit. Intermediate Spanish II 129951 0.5 credits This course uses the Spanish language as a vehicle for the study of Spanish culture. It is meant to extend students facility with the language so that they are able to understand, initiate, and sustain general conversations on topics beyond basic survival needs. Reading and writing tasks include past, present, and future tenses. Topics mirror the themes of the AP Spanish exam. This course will also introduce students to major Spanish writers in Spanish history. Continued emphasis is placed on review of grammar and developing comprehension of the oral and written language. This course is strongly recommended (but not required) prior to taking AP Spanish. This course awards college credit. Survey of Spanish 120151 0.5 credits This course is designed to maximize students' facility with the Spanish language so that they are able to understand, initiate, and sustain extended conversations on a wide variety of topics. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks will include ail verb tenses. Students will gain additional experience in composition, reading literature, and cultural appreciation. They will complete short creative assignments, read topical literature and fiction, and carry on cultural projects in solo or group assignments. Interdisciplinary learning, on-line activities, and vocabulary development are crucial Components of the course. This course will enhance student performance on the AP Spanish exam. AP Spanish 120211, 120212, 120213 1.5 credits Advanced Placement Spanish for upper level students is a three-term course with content and outcome equivalent to a third-year, college-level conversation and composition course. Special emphasis is given to developing the five components of foreign language learning, listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. The primary goal is refining language skills for accurate, real-life communication. A minimum of four years of prior language study is recommended. Students in AP Spanish may elect to take the Advanced Placement Exam. There is an additional fee