World Language

Online American Sign Language I

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: Three trimesters

American Sign Language is a visual, gesture language used by members of the Deaf Community in the United States. ASL I study incorporates study of facial expressions, and body language. In ASL I, you will learn the basic skills necessary to communicate and interact within the Deaf Community. The material presented includes beginning ASL linguistics, Deaf Culture and exposure to Deaf Community members. Active participation is required.

Online Ojibwe 1

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: Three trimesters

This course is an introduction to the Objibwe language with emphasis on the development of  basic communicative skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Students will also learn various aspects of Ojibwe culture.  

Online Mandarin Chinese I

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: Three trimesters

Offering Mandarin Chinese as a world language will prepare students for a global economy, build 21st Century skills, increase global and cultural awareness, and bridge immersion and non-immersion students and build on community partnerships. We will be partnering with St. Cloud State University.

Online Spanish I

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12 

• Length of Course: Three trimesters

Learn the language that has become one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. 21 countries have Spanish as their official language. Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish language with emphasis on the development of  basic communicative skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and grammatical structures. Begin with the basics, like the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and end with everything needed to communicate in a tourist market abroad!  Students are also introduced to various aspects of Hispanic culture in Latin American countries.