World Languages

SPANISH 1

The purpose of this class is to give students the ability to function in real-life situations that they might encounter in a Spanish-speaking environment. Students will learn to talk about themselves, their families, and their friends; they will learn how to get around in towns, use public transportation, and give directions; they will learn how to make purchases in stores; and they will learn to use the appropriate language in a variety of social interactions. Students will be exposed to the various cultures of Spanish-speaking people, including geography, history, traditions, and daily life. Students will acquire a basic living vocabulary. This course is not intended for students whose first language is Spanish. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language. Course Prerequisite: C or better in English

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 1

This course is for students whose first language is Spanish or for those bilingual students whose dominant language is Spanish. This course is taught entirely in Spanish dealing with grammar, reading and writing as its main focus. Students will read work by Hispanic authors, analyze the reading by critical analysis and write essays based upon the reading or discussion. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language. Course Prerequisite: Teacher or counselor approval

SPANISH 2

Students will further develop their abilities to function in situations they might encounter in a Spanish-speaking environment. Students will learn to appreciate Latino customs and history. Students will be expected to participate in class activities using Spanish. This course is not intended for students whose first language is Spanish. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 2

This course is a continuation of the content covered in Spanish for Spanish Speakers I. Students will review grammar from the previous year. Students will continue with grammar dealing with all tenses, read short essays of Spanish authors, analyze the reading by critical analysis and write essays based upon the reading or discussion. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language. Course Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers I.

SPANISH 3

Students will further develop their abilities to function in situations they might encounter in a Spanish-speaking environment. Students will learn to speak of the past and future and express desires, emotions, and beliefs. They will learn to order food and to express their tastes in food; they will learn to travel on public transportation in Spanish speaking countries. They will expand their knowledge and vocabulary of fashion and clothing. Students will study art and art history of the Spanish-speaking world. Students’ cultural knowledge will expand as they learn customs, art and points of interest in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will be expected to participate in class using the Spanish language. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language.

SPANISH 4

The primary goals for this course are the refinement of communicative skills in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing; the enhancement of strategic competence (communicative strategies); the enhancement of grammatical competence (review of previously learned structures and acquisition of new structures and uses); and the refinement in understanding Spanish and Hispanic cultures. Students are expected to participate in using Spanish language 100% of the time. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language

AP SPANISH 4 - SPANISH LANGUAGE

The purpose of this course is to give students a continuing opportunity to refine their speaking, listening, and writing skills. Students will use Spanish in real-life situations. Students will participate in all activities using the Spanish language. Students will be expected to take the A.P. examination.This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language.Course Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Spanish III or Spanish for Spanish Speakers II and/or teacher recommendation

FRENCH 1

The purpose of this class is to give students the ability to function in real-life situations that they might encounter in a French-speaking environment. Students will learn to talk about themselves, their families, and their friends; they will learn how to get around in towns, use public transportation in Paris, and give directions; they will learn how to make purchases in stores; they will be able to talk about the city of Paris and its attractions; and they will learn to use the appropriate language in a variety of social interactions. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language. Course Prerequisite: C or better in English

FRENCH 2

Students will further develop their abilities to function in situations they might encounter in a French-speaking environment. Students will learn to describe people and things, how to talk about their residence and be able to get lodging (hotel), interact with others about their leisure-time and vacation activities, and talk about health concerns. The students’ cultural knowledge will expand to include all of France and its varied customs, traditions, landscapes, and points of interest. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language.

FRENCH 3

The purpose of French III is to further develop the students’ abilities to function in situations they might encounter in a French-speaking environment. Students will learn to discuss jobs and the workplace; they will learn to talk about and to purchase clothing; they will learn to make travel plans using trains, planes, and cars; they will learn more about French food and how to act appropriately both in a restaurant and at a family dining table. Students’ cultural knowledge will expand to include the Francophone world with its varied customs and points of interest as well as some aspects of France’s cultural past. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language.

AP FRENCH 4 - FRENCH LANGUAGE

The primary goals of French IV are: (1) the refinement of communicative skills in the four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, writing); (2) the enhancement of strategic competence (communicative strategies); (3) the enhancement of grammatical competence (review of previously learned structures and acquisition of new structures and uses); (4) the refinement in understanding of French and Francophone culture. French IV builds on themes, structures, vocabulary, and skills learned in French I-III; however, the course aims at moving the student to a more abstract level of language usage at which they learn to work with more extended discourse and cultural and sociological (as well as the practical) aspects of the topics studied. A major emphasis in French IV is the preparation of the students to take the A.P. examination. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language. Course Prerequisite: A grade of A or B in French III and/or teacher approval recommended

MANDARIN 4

This course is a theme-based two-semester course intended for students who wish to improve proficiency and integrate their language skills by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. This course provides students a deeper understanding of the Chinese language and culture and aims to intertwine meaningful real-life language tasks that enhance vocabulary usage, communicative strategies, reading comprehensions, linguistic accuracy, and cultural awareness & appreciation. The course is taught almost exclusively in Chinese and incorporates authentic materials such as articles, videos, radio clips, social media, and short stories. This course also helps students broaden their world view by comparing Chinese cultural products, practices, and perspectives with those of their own society. This course meets the UC/CSU a-g requirements in the following category: (e) – Foreign Language. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Mandarin III