World Languages and ENL

World Language Course Offerings

If you have any questions, please contact your language teacher, guidance counselor or the

Director of ENL/World Languages, Cheryl Sosa, at 631-244-2228, x1090, csosa@ccsdli.org.

The world today is ever-changing and learning another language opens up new opportunities, giving students a critical skill necessary to succeed in the world today. Personal, professional, social, and economic considerations all point to the advantages of learning foreign languages. From venturing into overseas markets for work and business, to discovering and experiencing new cultures when traveling, learning a new language can increase success in school and career.

Why learn another language? Here are some reasons why…

Learning about other cultures will help expand personal horizons and will allow students to become responsible citizens. The ability to talk to others and gain knowledge beyond the world of English can contribute to community and country.
Research has shown that math and verbal SAT scores climb higher with each additional year of foreign language study, which means that the longer a foreign language is studied, the stronger one’s academic skills will become to succeed in school.
More and more businesses work closely with companies in other countries. They need many different kinds of workers who can communicate in different languages and understand other cultures. Three or more years of language study on an academic record will catch the eye of anyone reading a job application.

The Department of World Languages offers study in French, Italian and Spanish. Students progress from levels II through V, taking the FLACS Checkpoint B world language proficiency exam when they reach Level IV Honors or V. The FLACS-B exam is required for those students seeking an Advanced Regents diploma. Students can then continue their study, completing their senior year with advanced level courses or courses that receive college credit. We offer college level courses through St. John’s University College Advantage program (Spanish, French and Italian). Studying additional languages is highly encouraged and can begin at any time. Juniors and Seniors also have the opportunity to take ASL as an elective (American Sign Language).

World Languages Department Course Sequence

Earn a NYS Seal of Biliteracy!

The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. The intent of the NYSSB is to encourage the study of languages, to identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers, to provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission and placement, to prepare students with twenty-first century skills, to recognize the value of language instruction, and to affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society. Successful candidates will earn three points in English and three points in each world language from a points matrix, which includes course grades, national and state exams, transcripts, and culminating projects. The NYSSB takes the form of a Seal on the student's diploma and a medallion worn at graduation.

This recognition is documented on the high school transcript and diploma for these students. The Seal serves to certify attainment of biliteracy for students, employers, and universities. It is a statement of accomplishment that helps to signal evidence of a student’s readiness for career and college, and for engagement as a global citizen.

French II

This is an introductory course in which emphasis is placed on listening and speaking skills. Pronunciation and the basic patterns and structures of the language are acquired, along with the culture and civilization of France and other French-speaking countries. Students are introduced to reading and writing in French.

FRENCH III

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II or the recommendation of the French teacher.

This course is an extension of the French II program in which competencies in the areas of grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure are developed. Reading and writing skills in French are developed concurrently.

FRENCH III Honors

Prerequisite: (1) Successful completion of French I and II with a 92% or above, with no quarter average below a 90; (2) 90 or above on FLACS A exam and (3) the recommendation of the French teacher. Students continue their development of conversational and reading/writing skills, and awareness of and appreciation for French culture. This course is a review and enhancement of all skills and concepts introduced and developed in French I and II.

FRENCH IV

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III or the recommendation of the French teacher.

This course is designed for the French student who will benefit from a four-year Regents sequence. Through reinforcement and a variety of techniques, students will develop and expand skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing French.

FRENCH IV HONORS

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III Honors or the recommendation of the French teacher.

This course is designed to address the vocabulary and grammar needed in order to increase fluency and expression in spoken and written forms. Students enrolled in this course will take the FLACS Checkpoint B exam as the final exam for this course.

FRENCH V

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV or the recommendation of the French teacher.

This course will follow up the skill development of French IV. Students in this course will take the FLACS Checkpoint B examination as their final exam.

ADVANCED FRENCH

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV Honors.

The four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) are pursued at an advanced level. Introductory study of the French novel, drama and poetry is offered, with emphasis on twentieth-century authors. Classes are generally conducted in French.

COLLEGE FRENCH – St. John’s University

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced French.

The study of language, literature and culture begun in Advanced French is continued and expanded. Emphasis will be placed on listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. All classes are conducted in French. Three (3) to six (6) college credits may be earned through St. John’s University for Seniors and Juniors taking this course.

Italian 1XL

Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Spanish or French course and teacher recommendation.

This is a beginner course, offered to students grades 9-12 already enrolled in either a Spanish or French course. It is an accelerated course meeting on an A/B day schedule. This is an opportunity for students already enrolled in a World Language course to take a second World language at an accelerated pace. The course will focus on developing skills, aligned with the revised WL standards, communications and culture. This course will prepare students to exit the course proficient at the novice high-intermediate low performance level. Upon successful completion students will be prepared for the Italian IIIH course.

ITALIAN II This is an introductory course in which emphasis is placed on listening and speaking skills. Pronunciation and the basic patterns and structures of the language are acquired, along with the culture and civilization of Italy. Students are introduced to reading and writing in Italian.

ITALIAN III

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian II or the recommendation of the Italian teacher.

This course is an extension of the Italian II program in which competencies in the areas of grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure are developed. Reading and writing skills in Italian are developed concurrently.

ITALIAN III Honors

Prerequisite: (1) Successful completion of Italian I and II with a 92% or above, with no quarter average below a 90; (2) 90 or above on FLACS A exam and (3) the recommendation of the Italian teacher. This course is a review and enhancement of all skills and concepts introduced and developed in Italian I and II. Students continue their development of conversational and reading/writing skills, and awareness of and appreciation for Italian culture.

ITALIAN IV

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian III or the recommendation of the Italian teacher.

This course is designed for the Italian student who will benefit from a four-year Regents sequence. Through reinforcement and a variety of techniques, students will develop and expand skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing Italian.

ITALIAN IV Honors

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian III Honors or the recommendation of Italian teacher.

This course is designed to address the vocabulary and grammar needed in order to be successful on the FLACS Checkpoint B exam. Students enrolled in this course will take the FLACS Checkpoint B exam as the final exam for this course.

ITALIAN V

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian IV or the recommendation of the Italian teacher.

This course will continue skill development in all modalities—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students in this course will take the FLACS Checkpoint B exam as the final exam of this course.

ADVANCED ITALIAN

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian IV Honors.

The four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) are pursued at an advanced level. An introductory study of Italian literature is begun and culture and civilization studies are expanded. Classes are generally conducted in Italian.

ITALIAN CONVERSATION AND CULTURE

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Italian IV Honors, V, and/or Advanced Italian.

Students will improve their listening and speaking skills in Italian through classroom discussion on topics related to Italian culture. The culture portion will cover art, music, literature, lifestyle, history and geography of Italy.

510 COLLEGE ITALIAN

St. John’s University

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Italian.

The study of language, literature and culture begun in Advanced Italian is continued and expanded. Emphasis will be placed on listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills. All classes are conducted in Italian. Three (3) to six (6) college credits may be earned through St. John’s University for Juniors and Seniors taking the course.

Spanish I

This is an introductory course in Spanish language and culture. Students will learn basic communication skills that are useful for daily life conversations (including greetings, telling the time, date and weather, expressing likes and dislikes, etc.). Students will develop basic proficiency in the four language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing. Pronunciation and the basic patterns and structures of the language are acquired, along with the culture and civilization of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.

SPANISH II

This is an introductory course which emphasizes listening and speaking skills. Pronunciation and the basic patterns and structures of the language are acquired, along with an understanding of the culture and civilization of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. Students are introduced to reading and writing in Spanish.

SPANISH III

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II or the recommendation of the Spanish teacher.

This course is an extension of the Spanish II program in which competencies in the areas of grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure are developed. Reading and writing skills in Spanish are developed concurrently.

SPANISH III Honors

Prerequisite: (1) Successful completion of Spanish I and II with a 92% or above, with no quarter average below a 90; (2) 90 or above on FLACS A exam and (3) the recommendation of the Spanish teacher. This course is a review of all skills and concepts introduced in Spanish I and II. Students continue their development of conversational and reading/writing skills and awareness of and appreciation for Hispanic culture.

SPANISH IV

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III or the recommendation of the Spanish teacher.

This course is designed for the Spanish student who will benefit from a four-year Regents sequence. Through reinforcement and a variety of techniques, students will develop and expand skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish.

SPANISH IV Honors

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III Honors or the recommendation of the Spanish teacher.

This course is designed to address the vocabulary and grammar needed in order to be successful on the FLACS Checkpoint B examination. Students enrolled in this course will take the FLACS Checkpoint B exam as the final examination for this course.

SPANISH V

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV or the recommendation of the Spanish teacher.

This course will follow up the skill development of Spanish IV. Students in this course will take the FLACS Checkpoint B exam as the final examination of this course.

ADVANCED SPANISH

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV Honors or recommendation of the Spanish V teacher.

The four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) are pursued at an advanced level. An introductory study of Hispanic literature is begun, and culture and civilization studies are expanded. Classes are generally conducted in Spanish.

SPANISH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV Honors, V, and/or Advanced Spanish.

Students will improve their listening and speaking skills in Spanish, through classroom discussion on topics related to Hispanic culture. The culture portion will cover art, music, literature, lifestyle, history and geography of Spain and Latin America. .

COLLEGE SPANISH – St. John’s University

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Spanish.

The study of language, literature and culture begun in Advanced Spanish is continued and expanded. Emphasis will be placed on literature, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. All classes are conducted in Spanish. Three (3) to six (6) college credits may be earned through St. John’s University for Juniors and Seniors taking the course.

Spanish for Professionals

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV Honors, Spanish V and/or Advanced Spanish.

This course is a Spanish language course specifically geared toward individuals studying or intending to work in a vocational or business-related field. Spanish terminology will be specifically devoted to these fields, as well as cultural issues related to successful interactions with Spanish-speaking clients/families.

Cultures of Latin America through film and music I

course will be taught in English. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not necessary.

This interdisciplinary course seeks to review and analyze the complexity and richness of Latin American culture and history using films as a vehicle to facilitate students’ understanding. Students will examine the different cultures and influences of Latin-Americans. Using film and music/music videos we will consider social justice topics such as globalization, colonization, the privatization of water and water rights, the environment, family, religion and mythology, celebrations and relationships, human rights, immigration, politics, revolution and language. The films selected will provide social, historical and ideological frameworks to study the identities of Latin America.

Fall course focus: Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

Cultures of Latin America through film and music II

Note: This course will be taught in English. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not necessary.

This interdisciplinary course seeks to review and analyze the complexity and richness of Latin American culture and history using films as a vehicle to facilitate students’ understanding. Students will examine the different cultures and influences of Latin-Americans. Using film and music/music videos we will consider social justice topics such as globalization, colonization, the privatization of water and water rights, the environment, family, religion and mythology, celebrations and relationships, human rights, immigration, politics, revolution and language. The films selected will provide social, historical and ideological frameworks to study the identities of Latin America.

Spring course focus: South America

Introduction to American Sign Language

This course is an exploratory course designed as an introduction to American Sign Language. Students will learn basic ASL communication; including sign vocabulary of multiple topics: fingerspelling, numbers, and expressions. Students will also learn receptive signing activities and the history of ASL. The students will become knowledgeable of the different aspects of our Deaf culture, which is an integral part of meaningful language usage. Introduction to ASL is designed to provide students with a basic foundation of signed communication. This course is offered as an elective to juniors and seniors only.

ENL

(English as a New Language)

English as a New Language (ENL)

English as a New Language (formerly known as English as a Second Language—ESL) is a state and federally mandated program which seeks to provide intensive English language development to non-English speaking students using ENL methodologies and techniques. The students in this program are held to the same high standards as their English speaking counterparts.

Newly registered students whose Home Language Questionnaire (HLQ) indicates that a language other than English is spoken at home, must be tested using the NYSITELL (NY State Identification test for English Language Learners) for identification and initial placement. After initial placement, ENL students will be tested for English language development using the NYSESLAT (NY State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) at the end of each year, until they reach the Commanding/Proficient level.

The proficiency levels are listed below, along with required ENL courses for a student:

· Entering (Beginner): 2 periods of ENL and 1 integrated co-taught English class

· Emerging (Low Intermediate): 2 periods ENL and 1 period of an integrated co-taught English class

· Transitioning (High Intermediate): 1 period of an integrated co-taught English or content area class

· Expanding (Advanced): 1 period of an integrated co-taught English or content area class

· Commanding (Proficient): Students are enrolled in mainstream classes and are entitled to ENL testing accommodations for NYS exams, for two consecutive years after exiting the program.

Content Area Courses

Listed below are mainstream content area courses that are taught or co-taught by a certified content area and/or ENL teacher. Teachers work cooperatively to meet all students’ needs, incorporating ENL methodologies that foster academic growth and English language proficiency in the content area. Course placement is determined by a student’s proficiency level in English (NYSITELL or NYSESLAT score), prior preparation or coursework in the US or country of origin, and NEL teacher/counselor recommendation. In the Regents level courses, students will take the NYS Regents exam in June.

102 ENGLISH 9R

107 ENGLISH 10R

111 Enlgish 11R

119 ENGLISH 12R

207 FLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 10 REGENTS

412 LIVING ENVIRONMENT REGENTS

359 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I

361 ALGEBRA I w/LAB

ENL ENTERING-EMERGING

Prerequisite: Entering or Emerging level on NYSITELL or NYSESLAT, or ENL teacher recommendation Students develop basic skills in English vocabulary, constructing sentences, understanding spoken and written English, and speaking English. This class focuses on the four modalities of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Differentiation of instruction is provided as students progress to a higher level of skill during a given year of instruction.

ENL TRANSITIONING

Prerequisite: Transitioning level on NYSITELL or NYSESLAT exam, or ENL teacher recommendation

Students build on basic English skills by increasing vocabulary complexity and practicing and expanding grammar. This course aims to include advancing student knowledge of English and applying it to their communicative and academic skills.

ENL/ELA SUPPORT CENTER

Prerequisite: ENL teacher recommendation

Students receive content area English language support, including specific writing and reading skills development for success in content area classes and on the NYS English Language Arts Regents exam.

ENL GLOBAL STUDIES 10 SUPPORT CENTER

Prerequisite: ENL teacher recommendation

Students receive content area support, including specific writing and reading skills development for success in their Global History and Geography 10 course and on the NYS Global History and Geography Regents exam.

ENL US HISTORY SUPPORT CENTER

Prerequisite: ENL teacher recommendation

Students receive content area support, including specific writing and reading skills development for success in their US History course and on NYS US History Regents exam.