World Languages

Mandarin Chinese II

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5304

Prerequisites: Mandarin Chinese I or instructor’s consent

Description: This course is for the student whose success in first year Mandarin Chinese has encouraged them to pursue a curriculum that goes beyond the basics. Students develop a higher level of proficiency as they expand their vocabulary, study more complicated grammatical structures, and use the language in more sophisticated ways, building on the three modes of communication- interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. Students will be able to conduct themselves solely in Chinese in a wide variety of day-to-day situations using the language to express and discuss general and specific interests, lifestyles, choices, wants, needs, and desires. Various media are used in this course. A Chinese/English dictionary is encouraged in and out of class.

Latin 1

Credits: I (full year)

Number: HS5100

Prerequisites: None

Description: When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it destroyed and buried the city of Pompeii along with several other smaller Roman settlements.

What was life like for the people living there before the eruption? In Latin I we will be following a banker named Lucius Caecilius Iucundus and his family as they go through their daily lives. We’ll read about day-to-day life, government, education, business, and how everything stopped in October of 79 AD when the mountain came knocking.

Latin I will provide a strong foundation for the study of Latin literature. Students will gain basic grammar skills and learn basic vocabulary to be able to translate basic Latin sentences and simple readings. While this course focuses on developing skills to translate Latin, students will also study Roman culture, its influence over its neighbors, and its continuing influences today.

Latin II

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5101

Prerequisite: Latin I or instructor’s consent

Description: We will move from the ruins of Pompeii to Britain under the control of the Roman Empire and its client king Cogidubnus. A familiar face comes back and tells about their adventures after Pompeii.

Latin II will continue to build on the grammar foundation that was laid in Latin I, and to increase the student’s vocabulary. This course includes a focus on translation of increasingly more difficult Latin sentences. Also students will continue to study Roman culture and daily life but with a spotlight on ancient Britain.

Latin III

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5200

Prerequisite: Latin II or instructor’s consent

Description: Can you say conspiracy? We continue in Britain and find out someone is out to kill the king and install their own puppet on the throne.

Latin III will complete the study of grammar, which is necessary for translating Latin passages, and will continue to build on the students’ existing vocabulary.

Latin IV

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5202

Prerequisite: Latin III or instructor’s consent

Description: What happens to all of our players in the end? Does the king survive? Does Quintus get a drama free day? Will there ever be an end to the questions?

In Latin IV students will continue to build their vocabulary and refine their translating skills. In addition,we will be reading and translating some real Latin authors, such as Caesar and Cicero; as well as Roman poets such as Ovid, Catullus, Horace and Virgil.

Special Note: This class receives honors credit.

Spanish I

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5104

Prerequisites: None

Description: Spanish I provides an introduction  to the Spanish language, and Hispanic culture and history. Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational skills are developed. Interpersonal communication is demonstrated by using basic vocabulary to compare and contrast people, things, and events. The present tense is used extensively. Students will read, listen, and view selected videos and will study the workings of Spanish in relation to English. The study of Hispanic culture and history is discussed in English. Various media are used in this course.

Spanish II

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5105

Prerequisite: Spanish I or instructor’s consent

Description: Spanish II further develops the basic skills introduced in Spanish I. Previous content is reviewed and new vocabulary and structures are introduced. Vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures are practiced in order to read, write and understand communicative functions in the various tenses. Writing skills are expanded to paragraphs in all studied tenses. Various media are used in this course.

Spanish III

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5204 

Prerequisite: Spanish II or instructor’s consent

Description: Spanish III further reinforces the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Vocabulary is taught through more challenging materials and more complex verb tenses are taught. Students read a variety of tests and short stories. The use of a Spanish/English dictionary and a verb reference text is encouraged in and out of class. Various media are used in this course.

Spanish IV

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5205

Prerequisite: Spanish III or instructor’s consent

Description: The purpose of Spanish IV is to expand and reinforce the skills learned in previous Spanish levels. Students augment their ability to use the Spanish language by reading and listening to more sophisticated materials. Students are asked to communicate ideas, discuss various topics, and write with greater detail in Spanish. The use of a Spanish/English dictionary and a verb reference text is required in and out of class. Various methods and technologies are used to broaden students’ knowledge of the Hispanic world and of the Spanish Language.

Special Note: This class receives honors credit.

Spanish V

Credits: 1 (full year)

Number: HS5301

Prerequisite: Spanish IV or instructor’s consent

Description: This upper level course is tailored to the needs of the students who have already taken four levels of Spanish or with instructor’s permission. The purpose of Spanish V is to expand and reinforce the skills learned in previous Spanish levels. Students will read authentic works. The use of a Spanish/English dictionary and a verb reference text is required in and out of class. Various methods and technologies are used to broaden students’ knowledge of the Hispanic world and of the Spanish language.

Special Note: This class receives honors credit.

Culture Through Language: Chinese

Credits: .5 (one semester)

Number: HS5303

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Chinese culture, history, and traditions. Students will embark on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of China’s past and present, gaining a deep understanding of this diverse and influential civilization. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and role play, students will develop a profound appreciation for the diverse human cultures.