FRENCH 1 (5110)

2 credits; 2 semesters

Welcome, Bienvenue!! In French I you will be introduced to a new and exciting world of French. You will learn how to ask questions, tell time and hold short conversations describing your likes and dislikes, while conjugating verbs in the present tense. We will also explore interesting French customs and you will see how French teenagers are similar and different from American teenagers.

FRENCH 2 (5120)

2 credits; 2 semesters

The focus of French 2 is to learn higher-level communication skills in French. We will explore in greater detail many of the concepts and ideas that were introduced to you in French I. After French 2, you will be able to hold a conversation describing yourself and others. You will be able to describe situations and events in the past, present and future. You will also be exposed to more aspects of French culture and history. So come and join us for an exciting year of increased French proficiency.

HONORS FRENCH 3 (5138)

2 credits; 2 semesters

In your third year of French we will be specializing our skills of communication. We will learn the specific nuance and finesse of the French language. Our exploration of French grammar will continue with learning how to speak in various tenses and time as an abstract concept. We will also begin to apply the grammar we learn to analyze various works of literature in French. France has a long and proud tradition of literature. Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, Gaston Leroux’s Le Fantome de L’Opera and Antoine de Saint- Exupery’s Le Petit Prince are examples of some of the books that we will discuss in class. Come and discover why French authors are considered some of the most gifted writers in the world.

As you peruse our course offerings, keep in mind that they all lead toward graduation. A Coeur d'Alene Public Schools' diploma provides you entrance to the next steps of your education.

Using your established 4-year academic plan and potential careers, you'll be able to choose courses in each content area that match your goals and adjust them each year until you graduate.

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FRENCH 101 (5132)

2.5 credits; 1 semester

This course includes the introductory study of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. It emphasizes the development of proficiencies in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Students will enhance their understanding of the language, culture, and geography of the Francophone world. Lecture: 5 hours per week

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

FRENCH 102 (5150)

2.5 credits; 1 semester

This course is the second semester of Elementary French and continues the acquisition and application of basic language skills and culture. Successful completion of this course gives students the required skills to take the intermediate level courses which satisfy the cultural diversity requirement of the A.A. degree or one of the arts and humanities requirements for the A.S. degree.

PREREQUISITE: FRENCH 101 or placement from NIC entrance exam given by French instructor

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

HONORS FRENCH 4 (5140)

2 credits; 2 semesters

Continued expansion of listening, speaking, reading and writing. French literature is used for further oral, written and cultural study. The program varies with student needs and abilities. Course is taught almost exclusively in French requiring students to improve their proficiency in modes of communication.

FRENCH 201 (5160)

2 credits; 1 semester

Intermediate French provides training in the acquisition and application of basic language skills and culture. It satisfies four credits of the cultural diversity requirement for the A.A. degree or one of the arts and humanities requirements for the A.S. degree.

PREREQUISITE: FRENCH 102 or placement from NIC entrance exam given by French instructor

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

FRENCH 202 (5161)

2 credits; 1 semester

Intermediate French provides training in the acquisition and application of basic language skills and culture. It satisfies four credits of the cultural diversity requirement for the A.A. degree or one of the arts and humanities requirements for the A.S. degree.

PREREQUISITE: FRENCH 201 or placement from NIC entrance exam given by French instructor

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

AP FRENCH LANGUAGE (5145)

2 credits; 2 semesters

Continued expansion of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. French literature is used for further oral, written and cultural study. The program varies with student needs and abilities.

GERMAN 1 (5210)

2 credits; 2 semesters

In the first semester, we learn the present tense of verbs and the gender and plurals of nouns in the nominative within the context of the German speaking cultures. We learn to understand, speak, read and write about ourselves, our interests and our families. In the spring, we will learn to conjugate verbs with step vowel changes, use nouns in the accuative case, and the possessive adjectives. We expand our communication skills to include school at home in my room and being part of the community.

GERMAN 2 (5220)

2 credits; 2 semesters

In the first semester, we learn how to use modals, the future tense, and the demonstrative adjectives. Our communication skills will explore making plans, describing people, and clothing needs. In the second semester we learn the conversational past, prepositional phrases in the accusative, the command forms, and comparisons. We expand our communication skills to include vacationing, animals, and extracurricular activities here versus Germany.

HONORS GERMAN 3 (5237)

2 credits; 2 semesters

This course is a continuation of the beginning level courses that will help the student continue learning the German language. In this course, the student will practice and learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. In the first semester, students will study city & country life, clothing & style, vacations, hobbies & interests. In the second semester the topic of study are cultural opportunities, making plans, traveling & visiting, picnics, and appearances. Students learn to express themselves using an ever-increasing vocabulary, present, past, future and conditional-tense verbs, articles, adjectives and increasingly complex grammatical structures. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the German-speaking world and their culture, people, geographical locations and histories.

GERMAN 101 (5236)

2.5 credits; 1 semester

This course concentrates on the study and application of vocabulary and pronunciation at an introductory level. Students will develop proficiencies in speaking, reading, listening, and writing while enhancing their understanding of the language, culture, and geography of German-speaking countries. Lecture: 5 hours per week

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

GERMAN 102 (5238)

2.5 credits; 1 semester

This course includes the study of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. It emphasizes the development of proficiencies in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Students will enhance their understanding of the language, culture, and geography of Germany. Lecture: 5 hours per week

PREREQUISITE: GERMAN 101 or placement from NIC entrance exam given by French instructor

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

AP GERMAN LANGUAGE (5245)

2 credits; 2 semesters

German Language, Advanced Placement is a course based on content established by the College Board. Emphasizing the use of the German language for active communication, the AP German Language course has as its objective the development of Spoken Interpersonal Communication, Written Interpersonal Communication, Audio, Visual, and Audiovisual Interpretive Communication, Written and Print Interpretive Communication, Spoken Presentational Communication, Written Presentational Communication,Course content might best reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher, e.g. the arts, current events, sports, etc. The AP German Language course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines rather than being limited to any specific body of subject matter. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions should also be emphasized.

JAPANESE 1 (5510)

2 credits; 2 semesters

Students will learn to communicate in basic Japanese and learn about Japanese culture. Oral communication will be stressed through listening and speaking activities. Basic reading and writing skills will be introduced.

JAPANESE 2 (5520)

2 credits; 2 semesters

Building on the foundation of Japanese 1, students will further learn to communicate in basic Japanese and learn about Japanese culture. Oral communication will be stressed through listening and speaking activities. Basic reading and writing skills will be further introduced.

HONORS JAPANESE 3 (5530)

2 credits; 2 semesters

Building on the foundation of Japanese 1 and 2, students will solidify listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to function in everyday situations in Japan through use of college-level textbooks, workbooks, audio/video, and other materials. Students will enhance their cultural awareness through exploration of various topics of interest.

LATIN 1 (5411)

2 credits; 2 semesters

The first year Latin curriculum provides the student with awareness that the history, mythology, and English language of Western culture have classical origins. The student learns to master the basic principles of Latin; acquires both a Latin vocabulary and an expanded English vocabulary; and focuses attention on Roman culture and lifestyles. The course curriculum reflects the National Standards for Classical Language Learning.

LATIN 2 (5422)

2 credits; 2 semesters

Students continue with their study of Latin through ancient, time-honored, classical language approaches which include repetition, parsing, written composition, and listening exercises. These techniques, combined with a modern multimedia approach to learning grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, prepare students for a deeper study of Latin. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading comprehension activities, writing activities, multimedia culture, history, and mythology presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. The emphasis is on reading Latin through engaging with myths from the ancient world which are presented in Latin. The curriculum concurs with the Cambridge school of Latin; therefore, students will learn ancient high classical styles of pronunciation and grammar in lieu of generally less sophisticated medieval styles, making it possible for students to comprehend the most Latin from the widest range of time periods. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, understand and use common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, understand and analyze the cultural and historical contexts of the ancient sources they study, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored.

HONORS LATIN 3 (5423)

2 credits; 2 semesters

In the first section of this course, students will become acquainted with the Latin language and its connections to many of its daughter languages. In the second section, students will increase their understanding of the language and further develop written and oral fluency. In the third section, students will further develop their written and oral command of the language and study the contributions Latin has made to today’s spoken languages and the use of Latin as a tool for learning and understanding modern languages.

SPANISH 1 (5310)

2 credits; 2 semesters

¡Buen Viaje! This year’s focus is on vocabulary and the present tense, as well as an introduction to language structure and culture. Verb conjugations are in the present tense, includes irregulars and stem changers. Classroom commands and directions are learned in Spanish. Basic language structures and vocabulary include numbers, colors, time, weather, calendar, body, clothing, family and meals. Grammar mastery includes use of pronouns, subject-verb agreement, adjective agreement in number and gender, interrogatives and prepositions. Culture lessons focus on going shopping, the importance of family, Hispanic foods, and common sports and pastimes.

SPANISH 2 (5320)

2 credits; 2 semesters

¡Buen Regreso! This is verb year! The present tense is reviewed and many other tenses are learned and expanded on i.e. preterit, imperfect, perfects, progressives, future, conditional and imperative. An extensive list of common verbs will be covered. Oral communication and understanding is a primary focus with cultural lessons included. Common vocabulary is expanded as well.

SPANISH 101 (5350)

2.5 credits; 1 semester

This course includes the introductory study of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. It emphasizes the development of proficiencies in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Students will enhance their understanding of the language, culture, and geography of the Hispanic world. A laboratory is included. Lecture: 5 hours per week

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

SPANISH 102 (5351)

2.5 credits; 1 semester

This course is a continuation of Accelerated Spanish 3, emphasizing further development of basic language fluency. A laboratory is included in the course.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of SPANISH 101 or placement from NIC entrance exam given by Spanish instructor.

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

HONORS SPANISH 3 (5337)

2 credits; 2 semesters

¡Ven Conmigo! Spanish 3 is built for conversation and for putting all those tenses, vocabulary, and formations to work. Not only will we review and deeply investigate all previously learned tenses, we’ll introduce the challenging subjunctive mood. Also, we’ll give some new formations that allow you to communicate more fluently on a variety of every day topics. But, don’t forget about some exciting new cultural topics that will allow you to see the people’s passion for the language, the country, and for a way of life. This course is designed with student input and you will notice that your abilities in writing, listening, speaking and comprehending will be even further enhanced upon completion.

SPANISH 201 (5360)

2 credits; 1 semester

This course further develops Spanish fluency with emphasis on conversation, reading, grammar, and composition. The culture and literature of Spain and Latin America are included. This course provides a continuation and refinement of language skills and greater depth in the study of cultural aspects. It meets the cultural diversity requirement for the A.A. degree or one of the arts and humanities requirements for the A.S. degree. Laboratory work is included.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of SPANISH 102 or placement from NIC entrance exam given by Spanish instructor.

Course Note: See additional Dual Credit requirements

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE (5345)

2 credits; 2 semesters

¡El cuarto año.…les espero! Spanish 4 is the perfect culmination to your Spanish studies and will build your confidence is speaking and using the Spanish language. Not only will we explore the tragedies and beauty of the history of Spain, we will also explore famous art and music. This class, primarily in spoken Spanish, will emphasize communication in common situations and incorporate Spanish in a variety of modes: skits, poetry, novels, interviews, videos, etc. We will also review elements of grammar and introduce the imperfect subjunctive and other subtle formations that will advance your abilities and give you the opportunity to receive college credit through Adv Placement. ¡Vengan Amigos!

AP SPANISH LITERATURE (5346)

2 credits; 2 semesters

The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature. Students continue to develop proficiencies across the full range of the modes of communication (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, and literary criticism).