WORLD LANGUAGE

SPANISH I Honors 411

1 credit

Spanish I Honors is a novice level course designed for students with excellent achievement in Spanish grades K through 6. Spanish I Honors is an introduction to Spanish language and culture with emphasis on developing proficiency of novice language content. Students will be able to communicate in the present and proximate future tenses. Students will develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will explore the cultures and countries around the world that speak Spanish. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

SPANISH I CP 412

1 credit

Spanish I is a novice level course with emphasis on developing proficiency of novice language content. Students will be able to communicate in the present and proximate future tenses. Students will develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will explore the cultures and countries around the world that speak Spanish. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

SPANISH II Honors 421

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH I.

This language course is intended for those students who have demonstrated excellent achievement in Spanish I. Much of the class is conducted in Spanish with a high degree of academic work in grammar, culture, composition and reading from Spanish-language literary works. Students will work towards proficiency in the four language skills: writing, listening, speaking and reading. More advanced grammar structures are introduced including reflexive constructions and study of the preterite and imperfect tenses. Oral communication skills are emphasized. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

SPANISH II CP 422

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH I.

This intermediate level language course is intended for those students who have demonstrated excellent achievement in Spanish I. Much of the class is conducted in Spanish with a high degree of academic work while developing proficiency in intermediate content. Students will work towards proficiency in three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will be able to communicate in major time frames and narrate events in the past. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

SPANISH III Honors 431

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH II.

This course addresses development of language proficiency consistent with the upper levels of the ACTFL intermediate range. Much of the course is conducted in Spanish. Increasingly advanced communication strategies and present day Hispanic customs and culture will also be addressed. Students will continue to develop communicative skills through an array of activities that will require the ability to engage in conversation, make oral presentations and communicate through written language. Students will be able to communicate in major time frames including the present, past and future as well as distinguish between the subjunctive and indicative moods. Through a variety of individual and group-centered activities, students will develop proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

SPANISH III CP 432

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH II.

This intermediate level course will continue to build upon the skills learned in Spanish I and II. More advanced concepts of grammar and communication as well as present day Hispanic customs and culture will also be addressed. Students will continue to develop proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will also be able to communicate in major time frames, including in the present, past and future, as well as distinguish between the subjunctive and indicative moods. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

SPANISH IV Honors 441

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH III.

This advanced language course is conducted almost entirely in Spanish for students who want to immerse themselves in Spanish language, history and culture. The cultural and linguistic heritage of the Spanish-speaking world is examined, while grammar is reviewed and basic oral and written skills are developed. This course refines the concepts studied in Spanish III with advanced materials and study projects assigned and presented in Spanish. Skill development is pursued through study of contemporary issues, literature and culture. This course may be eligible for EEP credit through Rhode Island College. Students may earn four college credits through this dual-enrollment program. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 455

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH III Honors.

This Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish course provides an opportunity for students to pursue and possibly receive college-level course credit. This advanced language course is mainly conducted in Spanish for students who want to immerse themselves in Spanish language, history and culture. The cultural and linguistic heritage of the Spanish-speaking world is examined, while grammar is reviewed and oral and written skills are developed. This course refines the concepts studied in Spanish III with advanced materials and study projects assigned and presented in Spanish. Skill development is pursued through study of contemporary issues, literature and culture. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 3, 4, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

SPANISH V Honors 451

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH IV or AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.

This advanced language course is conducted entirely in Spanish for students who have successfully completed Spanish IV and wish to pursue language learning through study of contemporary literary works in Spanish. Emphasis is on the development of reading Spanish and on the appreciation of literature as a reflection of the heritage of the Spanish speaking world. Attention is given to proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. This course may be eligible for EEP credit through Rhode Island College. Students may earn four college credits through this dual-enrollment program. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE 1458

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPANISH IV or AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.

This Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish course provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their proficiency in Spanish across the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) at the Intermediate High to Advanced Mid range of performance of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines. It includes exploration of the five goal areas (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) outlined in ACTFL’s World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. The overarching aims of the course are to provide students with ongoing and varied opportunities to further develop their proficiencies across a range of language and analytical skills—with special attention to critical reading and analytical writing—and to encourage them to reflect on the many voices and cultures included in a rich and diverse body of literature written in Spanish. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectation 4 of the Chariho School Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH I Honors 413

1 credit

French 1 Honors is a novice level course designed for students with excellent achievement in English Language Arts and/or other World Language courses. This course is an introduction to French language and culture with emphasis on vocabulary building and basic conversation. in the present and proximate future tenses. Emphasis is on basic grammar skills and vocabulary building. Students will develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Exploration of francophone countries and cultures will also be included. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH I CP 414

1 credit

This is a novice level course with emphasis on vocabulary building and basic conversation. Students will learn the foundations of French language in the present and proximate future tenses. Emphasis is on basic grammar skills and vocabulary building. Students will develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Exploration of francophone countries and cultures will also be included. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH II Honors 423

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I.

This intermediate level language course is conducted mostly in French with a high degree of academic work in language structure, and conversation. Students will work towards proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. More advanced language structures are introduced including narration in the past tenses. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH II CP 424

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I.

This intermediate level language course will have students work towards proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Advanced concepts are introduced including narration in the past tenses. Students will gain a deeper understanding of culture and geography. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH III Honors 433

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II.

This course addresses development of language proficiency consistent with the upper levels of the ACTFL intermediate range. Much of the course is conducted in French. This course will continue to build upon the skills learned in French I and II. Increasingly advanced communication strategies and present day francophone customs and culture will also be addressed. Students will continue to develop communicative skills through an array of activities that will require the ability to engage in conversation, make oral presentations, and communicate through written language. Students will work towards proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH III CP 434

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II.

This intermediate level course will continue to build upon the skills learned in French I and II. More advanced concepts of grammar and communication; as well as present day francophone customs and culture will also be addressed. Students will work towards proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will be able to differentiate between major timeframes as well as distinguish between the subjunctive and indicative moods. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH IV Honors 443

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III

This advanced language course is conducted almost entirely in French for students who want to immerse themselves in French language, history and culture. The cultural heritage of the French-speaking world is examined through selected cultural readings. Grammar and vocabulary are reviewed through a communicative approach. This course refines the concepts studied in French III with advanced materials and study projects assigned and presented in French. Skill development is pursued through study of contemporary issues, literature and culture. This course is eligible for EEP credit through Rhode Island College. Students may earn four college credits through this dual-enrollment program. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

AP FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 456

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III.

This Advanced Placement (AP) French course provides an opportunity for students to pursue and possibly receive college-level course credit. This advanced language course is mainly conducted in French for students who want to immerse themselves in French language, history and culture. The cultural and linguistic heritage of the French-speaking world is examined, while grammar is reviewed and oral and written skills are developed. This course refines the concepts studied in French III with advanced materials and study projects assigned and presented in French. Skill development is pursued through study of contemporary issues, literature and culture. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 3, 4 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

FRENCH V Honors 453

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of FRENCH IV or AP FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE

This advanced language course is conducted entirely in French for students who wish to pursue language learning through study of contemporary literary works in French. Through selected readings, literature as a reflection of the French-speaking world is examined. The development of language skills is continued through a communicative approach. Attention is given to proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. This course is eligible for EEP credit through Rhode Island College. Students may earn four college credits through this dual-enrollment program. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

ITALIAN I CP 418

1 credit

Italian I is a novice level course with emphasis on developing proficiency of novice language content. Students will be able to communicate in the present and proximate future tenses. Students will develop proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will explore the cultures and countries around the world that speak Italian. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

ITALIAN II Honors 427

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITALIAN I.

This intermediate level language course is intended for those students who have demonstrated excellent achievement in Italian I. Much of the class is conducted in Italian with a high degree of academic work towards proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will be able to communicate in major time frames including the present and past tenses. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

ITALIAN II CP 428

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITALIAN I.

This intermediate level language course is intended for Students who will develop proficiency in intermediate content while working towards proficiency in three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will be able to communicate in major time frames and narrate events in the past. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

ITALIAN III Honors 437

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITALIAN II.

This intermediate level course is for advanced students who have a very strong foundation in the language. Accelerated study is conducted in Italian with a high degree of academic work in grammar, culture, composition, and reading of the standard texts. This course will continue to build upon the skills learned in Italian I and II. More advanced concepts of grammar and communication as well as Italian culture and customs in today's world will also be addressed. Students will be able to communicate in major time frames including the present, past and future as well as distinguish between the subjunctive and indicative moods. Through a variety of individual and group-centered activities, students will develop proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

ITALIAN III CP 438

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITALIAN II.

This intermediate level course will continue to build upon the skills learned in Italian I and II. Students will continue to develop proficiency in the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will be able to communicate in major time frames, including the present, past and future as well as distinguish between the subjunctive and indicative moods. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

ITALIAN IV Honors 1447

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITALIAN III.

This advanced language course is conducted almost entirely in Italian for students who want to immerse themselves in Italian language, history and culture. The cultural and linguistic heritage of the Italian-speaking world is examined, while grammar is reviewed and basic oral and written skills are developed. This course refines the concepts studied in Italian III with advanced materials and study projects assigned and presented in Italian. Skill development is pursued through study of contemporary issues, literature and culture. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CHINESE I Honors 1405

1 credit

Chinese I Honors is a novice level course designed for students with excellent achievement in English Language Arts and/or other World Language courses. Chinese I is an introduction to Chinese language and culture with emphasis on vocabulary building and basic language skills. Students in Chinese I will learn the foundations of the Chinese language. Emphasis is on basic grammar skills and building vocabulary. Students will develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. This course includes an exploration of the culture and traditions of people that speak Chinese. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CHINESE I CP 1405A

1 credit

This novice level course is designed for students that wish to develop basic language skills in Chinese. Chinese I is an introduction to Chinese language and culture with emphasis on vocabulary building and basic language skills. Students in Chinese I will learn the foundations of the Chinese language. Emphasis is on basic language skills and building vocabulary. Students will develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. This course includes an exploration of the culture and traditions of people that speak Chinese. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CHINESE II Honors 1406

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese I.

This intermediate level language course is intended for those students who have demonstrated excellent achievement in Chinese I. Development of the language skills introduced in the entry-level experience will be reviewed and enhanced. Students will continue to develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. More advanced language structures are introduced. A continued emphasis on the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages will be incorporated in all learning activities. A deeper understanding of culture and geography will also be examined. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2 and 4 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio.

CHINESE II CP 1406A

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese I.

This intermediate level language course is intended for those students who successfully completed Chinese I. Development of the language skills introduced in the entry-level experience will be reviewed and enhanced. Students will continue to develop the three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. More advanced language structures are introduced. A continued emphasis on the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages will be incorporated into all learning activities. A deeper understanding of culture and geography will also be examined. In this course, students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2 and 4 of the Chariho High School Graduation Portfolio.

CHINESE III Honors 1407A

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese II.

This intermediate level language course will address advanced concepts of communication as well as present day Chinese customs and culture. Students will continue to develop communicative and linguistic skills through an array of activities that will require the ability to engage in conversation, make oral presentations as well as communicate through written language. Students will also be able to engage in conversations using a wide range of vocabulary and communicative strategies. Through a variety of individual as well as group-centered activities, students will develop skills in all three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CHINESE III CP 1407

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese II.

This course addresses development of language proficiency consistent with the upper levels of the ACTFL intermediate range. Students will continue to build upon the skills learned in Chinese I and II. More advanced concepts of communication as well as present day Chinese customs and culture will also be addressed. Students will continue to develop communicative and linguistic skills through an array of activities that will require the ability to engage in conversation, make oral presentations as well as communicate through written language. Students will also be able to engage in conversations using a wide range of vocabulary and communicative strategies. Through a variety of individual as well as group-centered activities, students will develop skills in all three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3 and 4 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CHINESE IV Honors 1408

1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese III.

This advanced language course is conducted almost entirely in Chinese for students who want to immerse themselves in Chinese language, history, and culture. The cultural and linguistic heritage of the Chinese-speaking world is examined, while language structures are reviewed and oral and written skills are continually developed. This course refines the concepts studied in Chinese III with materials and study projects assigned and presented in Chinese. Skill development is pursued through student-centered activities in all three language modes, which include interpretive communication, interpersonal communication, and presentational communication. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.