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9th Grade:
World language programing starts sophomore year
10th Grade:
Non HL: Spanish I
HL - not fluent*: Heritage Spanish I
HL - fluent*:
Heritage Spanish III
AP Spanish Lit
French I
11th Grade:
Non HL:
Spanish II
DC Spanish
HL - not fluent*: Heritage Spanish II
HL - fluent*:
AP Spanish Lit
DC Modern Lit
French II
12th Grade:
Non HL:
DC Spanish
French I (elective)
HL - not fluent*: Heritage Spanish II
HL - fluent*: French 1 (elective)
AP Spanish Lit (HL-fluent)
DC Spanish (HL-non fluent)
Spanish I (elective-non HL)
Earned Honors Description: All students in World Languages classes will be given the opportunity to work towards passing their French or Spanish courses with honors credits, by completing supplemental activities each quarter.
FRENCH i GeneraL Grad Requirement Grade(s): 10
FRENCH i GeneraL Grad Requirement Grade(s): 10
This course introduces the students to basic vocabulary and fundamental sentence structures in the present and past. Pronunciation, grammar, and everyday vocabulary are stressed as indispensable tools for comprehension and expression. Through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities, students will become familiar with the vocabulary necessary to deal with everyday situations in French. Students will start to develop cultural awareness and the ability to recognize the products, practices, and perspectives of the French culture.
The targeted range of language proficiency for this course is Novice Low-Intermediate Low.
Estimated Homework Time: 1 hour or less per week
College & Career Connection: Speaking and understanding the French language can open pathways to employment with companies that conduct business with French-speaking countries (Canada for example). It can also allow for opportunities to travel and work abroad and to better understand the customs of the county and prospective clients.
FRENCH ii General Grad Requirement Grade(s): 11
FRENCH ii General Grad Requirement Grade(s): 11
In this course students will review and build on the vocabulary themes and language structures covered in French I. While learning new vocabulary, students will continue to explore the cultures of French-speaking areas in Europe, Canada, Africa, and the Caribbean. Various listening, speaking, reading and writing activities will help students become fluent in authentic language use situations.
The targeted range of language proficiency for this course is Intermediate Low-Intermediate High.
Estimated Homework Time: 1 hour or less per week
College & Career Connection: Speaking and understanding the French language can open pathways to employment with companies that conduct business with French-speaking countries (Canada for example). It can also allow for opportunities to travel and work abroad and to better understand the customs of the county and prospective clients.
SPANISH i General Grad Requirement Grade(s): 10
SPANISH i General Grad Requirement Grade(s): 10
This course is designed to introduce non-native Spanish-speaking students to basic functional proficiency in Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary development. Students will learn basic conversational topics, such as greetings and farewells, making descriptions of themselves and others, finding out information, talking about one’s family, ordering food, identifying personal belongings, identifying public buildings and places, making plans, making purchases, etc. The course enhances four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The emphasis is on student-student and student-teacher interactions to simulate real-world situations.
Targeted Range of Language Proficiency: Novice Low-Novice High
Estimated Homework Time: 1 hour or less per week
College & Career Connection: Translator/Interpreter, Customer Service Representative, Hospitality Manager, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Writer/Journalist, Healthcare Professional, Social Worker, Marketing Manager, Information Technology Consultant
SPANISH ii General Grad RequiremenT Grade(s): 11
SPANISH ii General Grad RequiremenT Grade(s): 11
This intermediate course is designed to introduce students to more advanced grammar structures in Spanish with an emphasis on sentence structure and verb tenses. It continues to enhance and further develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be able to speak and write in the present tense, past tense, and future tense plus the use of high-frequency irregular verbs. Students will be able to read long passages and write paragraphs and short essays. The course focuses on the communicative-based approach that emphasizes fluency. As a result, students will engage in oral skits that model common real-life situations.
Targeted Range of Language Proficiency: Novice Mid-Intermediate Mid
Estimated Homework Time: 1 hour or less per week
College & Career Connection: Translator/Interpreter, Customer Service Representative, Hospitality Manager, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Writer/Journalist, Healthcare Professional, Social Worker, Marketing Manager, Information Technology Consultant
HERITAGE SPANISH i Heritage Speakers Grad RequiremenT Grade(s): 10
HERITAGE SPANISH i Heritage Speakers Grad RequiremenT Grade(s): 10
This intermediate course is designed to introduce students to more advanced grammar structures in Spanish with an emphasis on sentence structure and verb tenses. It continues to enhance and further develop the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be able to speak and write in the present tense, past tense, and future tense plus the use of high-frequency irregular verbs. Students will be able to read long passages and write paragraphs and short essays. The course focuses on the communicative-based approach that emphasizes fluency. As a result, students will engage in oral skits that model common real-life situations.
Estimated Homework Time: 1 hour or less per week
College & Career Connection: Translator/Interpreter, Customer Service Representative, Hospitality Manager, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Writer/Journalist, Healthcare Professional, Social Worker, Marketing Manager, Information Technology Consultant
HERITAGE SPANISH ii Heritage Speakers Grad Requirement Grade(s): 11
HERITAGE SPANISH ii Heritage Speakers Grad Requirement Grade(s): 11
Spanish III builds on the principles taught in Spanish II in order to develop speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills more fully. The course expands on key grammatical points including past tenses, perfect tenses, commands, and the subjunctive mood. Students learn about the civilizations of both Spain and Latin America. Students read and are able to answer questions about selected literature in order to sharpen their comprehension skills.
Estimated Homework Time: 1 hour or less per week
College & Career Connection: Translator/Interpreter, Customer Service Representative, Hospitality Manager, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Writer/Journalist, Health Care Professional, Social Worker, Marketing Manager, Information Technology Consultant... the options and opportunities are endless.
HERITAGE SPANISH iii Heritage Speakers (fluent) Grad Requirement Grade(s): 11
HERITAGE SPANISH iii Heritage Speakers (fluent) Grad Requirement Grade(s): 11
In this course students become familiar with major grammar structures and will be able to interpret the language with reasonable accuracy. The development of conversational skills is continued and there is an introduction to literature and creative writing. This class is conducted in Spanish.
Estimated Homework Time: 1 hour or less per week
College & Career Connection: Translator/Interpreter, Customer Service Representative, Hospitality Manager, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Writer/Journalist, Health Care Professional, Social Worker, Marketing Manager, Information Technology Consultant... the options and opportunities are endless.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AP Elective Grade(s): 11/12
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AP Elective Grade(s): 11/12
This course will help prepare students to demonstrate their level of Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. This course will cover six themes: Global Challenges, Science & Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal & Public Identities, Families & Communities, Beauty & Aesthetics. Students enrolled in this course will take the AP Spanish Language Exam during the Spring semester in May
Estimated Homework Time: 2 hours per week
College & Career Connections: Teacher, Translator/Interpreter, Customer Service Representative, Healthcare Professional, Social Worker, Flight Attendant, Hospitality Manager, and many more.
DUAL CREDIT SPANISH 101 Dual Credit Elective Grade(s): 12
DUAL CREDIT SPANISH 101 Dual Credit Elective Grade(s): 12
This is a first-semester course partnership with Wilbur Wright College. In this introductory course, you will do a variety of interesting, real-world tasks (in Spanish!) that form the “heart” of the curriculum. Some of the tasks in Spanish 101 are: introduce a friend, create a lunch menu, design and present an ideal neighborhood, participate in a contest. You will also have plenty of opportunities to interact in Spanish with your instructor and your classmates, read short stories, listen to popular songs, and do an out-of-classroom exploratory project that connects with one of the thriving Hispanic communities in Chicago. This course is designed for you to truly learn to use Spanish to communicate in authentic, culturally appropriate ways.
Estimated Homework Time: 1-2 hours a week
College & Career Connection: The completion of Dual Credit Spanish courses can give students an advantage in the college admissions process. Additionally, acquiring a high level of fluency in Spanish can boost your resume and open up a new world of job opportunities such as a translator/interpreter, travel agent, teacher, and many other various work fields where bilingualism is needed.
DUAL CREDIT SPANISH 102 Dual Credit Elective Grade(s): 12
DUAL CREDIT SPANISH 102 Dual Credit Elective Grade(s): 12
This is a second-semester course partnership with Wilbur Wright College; a continuation to Spanish 101. In this course, you will do a variety of interesting, real-world tasks (in Spanish!) that form the "heart" of the curriculum. Some of these tasks in this course are: plan a weekend, design a house, present a city and write a biography. You will also have plenty of opportunities to enhance your language proficiency by interacting in Spanish with your instructor and your classmates, reading short stories, and listening to popular songs. This course is designed for you to truly learn to use Spanish to communicate in authentic, culturally appropriate ways.
Estimated Homework Time: 1-2 hours a week
College & Career Connection: The completion of Dual Credit Spanish courses can give students an advantage in the college admissions process. Additionally, acquiring a high level of fluency in Spanish can boost your resume and open up a new world of job opportunities such as a translator/interpreter, travel agent, teacher, and many other various work fields where bilingualism is needed.
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