WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY
The study of one or more World Languages is an essential part of the background of the individual who wishes to function effectively in the global community. Proficiency in a modern language and cultural understanding are essential skills for the world traveler and businessperson of the 21st Century.
OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Students of French, Spanish, or Mandarin will understand alternate ways of viewing and interpreting the world.
Students who successfully complete French or Spanish through level five should acquire an Intermediate High-Advanced-low level proficiency. Mandarin students who successfully complete through level 5 should acquire an Intermediate Low-Intermediate High level of proficiency.
Students who participate every year in our program will participate in testing in their senior year that may lead to graduating with earning the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy.
Students of French, Spanish or Mandarin will gain an appreciation of the importance of the speakers of these languages in the modern world.
Students of Latin will gain insight into the impact that Latin has on English vocabulary and an appreciation of Rome’s impact on the Ancient World and subsequent Western civilization.
COURSE PLACEMENT
Placement into the next level of a language is by teacher recommendation based on course grades and student achievement. The term “level” refers to the Medfield High School Curriculum as the number of years studied in our secondary curriculum. These levels are also defined by the ACTFL proficiency levels in ACTFL PROFICIENCY GUIDELINES 2012 as accepted as the national guideline for teaching of foreign languages. All world languages (with the exception of French V, Mandarin V, and Spanish V) are heterogeneously grouped.
Students who possess significant proficiency in a modern language, such as those who have a native-speaker’s background or significant time spent in a Spanish, French, or Mandarin-speaking country, may request placement in a higher-level course. Placement will be based on the results of a proficiency-based assessment in the target language.
Initial placement into Level I Spanish, French, Mandarin or Latin does not require a teacher recommendation, but does require the signature of the World Languages Department Chair or the current language teacher.
Placement into Intro to Spanish and Global Spanish requires a recommendation in consultation with the student’s teachers, counselors, and WL Department Chair.
Medfield's World Languages program aims to develop communicative competence in the following skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in context. The main objective of these courses is to enable students to achieve the proficiency levels targeted in the 5 C's(Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities) of the National Standards for Foreign Languages, ACTFL, and The Massachusetts Foreign Languages Curriculum Framework, as well as to meet the criteria put forth in our own school-wide academic goals. The study of grammar is a part of the program, but only as it supports language skill development at all levels. An appreciation of the many different cultural contexts in which each language is spoken will be developed as an integral part of each level of language instruction. Coursework in Modern Languages will be conducted as much as possible in the target language(our goal is 90%) in order to facilitate the development of communicative proficiency.
Colleges and universities are giving increasing importance to the language proficiency offered by prospective applicants. Demonstrated ability to use and understand the modern languages, rather than the number of years spent in class, is increasingly the norm used to determine placement in, or exemption from college-level courses. It should also be noted that development of even an intermediate level of communicative competence in French, Spanish or Mandarin is a process involving several years of study and/or residence in a country where these languages are spoken.
FRENCH
FRENCH I: ACTFL-NOVICE LOW-NOVICE HIGH
Course #300
Grades 9-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course is an introduction to French, to its pronunciation and intonation, to its basic grammar, and to an elementary vocabulary. The aim is to develop the listening and speaking skills and to acquire a basic level of fluency. The course includes the reading of simple texts and discussions about the French speaking world. Students “learn by doing” in accordance with the department’s proficiency based approach to teaching and learning and the progress indicators set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Instruction focuses on communication in authentic situations. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, students, by the end of this level, should be able to *communicate basic information about themselves, their everyday life and people they know by using phrases and simple sentences and by asking and answering simple questions. They learn to understand simple questions and statements on familiar topics as well as the main topic of conversations they overhear. They are also able to read and understand notices, schedules, signs and simple texts in the target language.
FRENCH II: ACTFL-NOVICE HIGH-INTERMEDIATE LOW
Course #301
Grades 9-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course is taught primarily in French and focuses on further developing the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, writing and reading) through various thematic units. Centering around the individual, these units cover such topics as daily routines, health and fitness and household responsibilities, with an emphasis on communicating in practical, everyday situations. The content encourages students to think globally and make connections with French speaking cultures around the world. In accordance with the department’s proficiency based approach of teaching and learning, students “learn by doing.” The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, students, by the end of this level, should be able to *start, maintain and end a simple conversation on a variety of familiar topics, express needs, wants and preferences on topics of interest, write about their daily life, and understand messages and simple statements on everyday topics.
Prerequisite: 8th grade French or French 1 teacher recommendation
FRENCH III: ACTFL-INTERMEDIATE LOW-INTERMEDIATE MID
Course #302
Grades 10-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course builds on language skills developed in French II. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students “learn by doing.” The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, students, by the end of this level, should be able to *participate in conversations related to their daily life, and communicate effectively on a variety of present, past and future events. Increasing proficiency in spoken language will be developed within a cultural context with emphasis on the expansion of vocabulary. Increasing proficiency in writing skills will be developed via an exchange of letters with a school in France. Short stories will be introduced which incorporate the newly acquired vocabulary. Students will be expected to speak French daily as their main form of verbal communication, periodically present to the class and participate in brief daily class discussions.
Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in French II
FRENCH IV: ACTFL-INTERMEDIATE LOW- INTERMEDIATE HIGH
Course #303
Grades 11-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course, conducted almost entirely in French, is designed to synthesize all the skills learned in the first three levels of French. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students learn by doing. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, students, by the end of this level, should be able to participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond everyday life, and communicate effectively on a wide variety of present, past and future events. While grammar will be introduced, the course will be driven by a thematic approach based on Units 2,5,6,7 and 8 in the Discovering French-Rouge text. Increasing proficiency in both spoken and written use of the language will be developed within a cultural context with emphasis on the expansion of vocabulary. Grammar will be reviewed as it applies to situations encountered while traveling. Reading skills are reinforced through selected short stories and poems. Film as well as authentic newscasts/radio clips will be introduced to strengthen listening comprehension. Students will be expected to speak French daily as their main form of verbal communication, to write regularly, to periodically present to the class and to participate in daily class discussion.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III (a grade of C- or better) and approval of French III teacher.
FRENCH V H/AP FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: ACTFL: INTERMEDIATE LOW-ADVANCED LOW
Grades 12
Full year - 5 credits
This course is intended for those students who wish to perfect their proficiency in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students should expect 45 minutes of daily preparation for class. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students learn by doing. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, students, by the end of this level, should be able to *exchange detailed information on topics within and beyond their fields of interests and support their opinions and hypotheses.
Students should be prepared to practice all four of these skills in an integrated fashion. They will practice comprehension of formal and informal spoken and written French, acquire vocabulary and grammar structures for reading, writing and speaking French with accuracy and fluency. Students will be asked to read literature from francophone countries (France, Canada, Senegal, Cote d’lvoire) as well as graphs and charts. They will also compose persuasive pieces and interpersonal correspondences in French. Students will also be expected to present to the class and converse in French. Students will practice these skills through a variety of activities that specifically prepare them for the types of questions found on the AP French Language and Culture test. This course will be conducted entirely in French and authentic francophone culture will be woven into the curriculum. AP French is considered by many universities to be the equivalent of a third year French language course at their institutions. As part of fulfilling course expectations in AP French, students will take the AP exam in May. Due to the challenging nature of this course, students will be expected to complete reading, speaking, listening, and writing in French during the summer and some vacations.
French V H (Honors) - Course #304
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV (a grade of C+ or better) and approval of French IV teacher.
AP French V (Advanced Placement) - Course #305
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV (a grade of A- or better) and approval of French IV teacher.
SPANISH
INTRO TO SPANISH: ACTFL-NOVICE LOW-MID
Course #320
Grades 9-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course assumes no previous experience with Spanish language learning. Course content includes the introduction and mastery of basic categories of everyday vocabulary and the most frequently used verbs tenses. The goals of this course are to develop beginning communicative proficiency and cultural awareness. Successful students understand how to pronounce Spanish words and how to use cognates and context clues to develop basic communication skills. Students “learn by doing” in accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach to teaching and learning and the progress indicators set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to *present information about themselves as well as communicate and exchange information on familiar topics using memorized words, phrases and simple sentences. They also develop an awareness of the similarities and differences among the Spanish-speaking cultures of the United States and the Spanish-speaking world. Students are provided with a variety of materials about high-interest topics and situations found in daily living, with attention given to presenting material using instructional techniques appropriate for a variety of learning styles. Daily preparation, attention to detail, accuracy in spoken and written Spanish, and the application of good study skills are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Permission/recommendation of current teacher and the department chair.
GLOBAL SPANISH: ACTFL-NOVICE MID- HIGH
Course #321
Grades 10-12
Full year - 5 credits
This Spanish course is designed to follow Intro to Spanish or Spanish 1 (with special recommendation) classes taken at the high school. The emphasis of this course is the study of various facets of Spanish culture. Students will also learn basic conversational Spanish pertinent to everyday use – how to exchange money, giving and receiving map directions, making purchases, etc. There is less focus on learning grammatical structures of Spanish and more focus on acquiring useful Spanish phrases that would aid a person when traveling in a Spanish-speaking country or working with Spanish-speaking people. Students “learn by doing” in accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach to teaching and learning and the progress indicators set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. The Medfield WL department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. . Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to *communicate basic information about themselves, their everyday life and people they know by using phrases and simple sentences and by asking and answering simple questions. They learn to understand simple questions and statements on familiar topics as well as the main topic of conversations they overhear. They are also able to read and understand notices, schedules, signs and simple texts in the target language.
*This course fulfills the second year of world language study for the high school graduation requirement.
Prerequisites: Intro to Spanish/Spanish 1 and permission/recommendation of the department chair.
SPANISH I: ACTFL-NOVICE LOW-NOVICE HIGH
Course #306
Grades 9-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course is an introduction to Spanish, to its pronunciation and intonation, to its basic structures for communication and idioms, and to an elementary vocabulary. The aim is to develop the listening and speaking skills and to acquire a basic level of fluency. The course includes the reading of simple texts and discussions about the Spanish-speaking world. Students “learn by doing” in accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach to teaching and learning and the progress indicators set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Instruction focuses on communication in real-life and simulated situations. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to *communicate basic information about themselves, their everyday life and people they know by using phrases and simple sentences and by asking and answering simple questions. They learn to understand simple questions and statements on familiar topics as well as the main topic of conversations they overhear. They are also able to read and understand notices, schedules, signs and simple texts in the target language.
SPANISH II: ACTFL-NOVICE HIGH-INTERMEDIATE LOW
Course #307
Grades 9-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course, taught primarily in Spanish, focuses on further developing the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, writing and reading) through various thematic units. Centering around the individual, these units cover such topics as daily routines, health & fitness and household responsibilities, with an emphasis on communicating in practical, everyday situations. In addition to exploring more in-depth and advanced grammar topics, the content encourages students to think globally and make connections with Spanish-speaking cultures around the world. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students “learn by doing.” The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to *start, maintain and end a simple conversation on a variety of familiar topics, express needs, wants and preferences on topics of interest, write about their daily life, and understand messages and simple statements on everyday topics.
Prerequisite: 8th grade Spanish or Spanish 1 teacher recommendation.
SPANISH III: ACTFL-INTERMEDIATE LOW-INTERMEDIATE MID
Course #308
Grades 9-12
Full year - 5 credits
This intermediate level course is taught primarily in Spanish with a concentration in developing vocabulary and speaking proficiency. The course centers on the themes of family and communities, covering such topics as relationships, what constitutes a good community and issues within our country. As the year progresses, students will transition from thinking locally to globally and begin to reflect on the topics of immigration and other issues in Spanish-speaking communities. In addition to exploring more in-depth and advanced structures for communication on specific situations, the content encourages students to make connections with Spanish-speaking cultures around the world. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students “learn by doing.” The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to *fully participate in conversations about various familiar topics, communicate effectively in everyday situations, and can present information, both verbally and written, on present, past and future events. Students are expected to speak Spanish daily as their main form of verbal communication, to write regularly, to periodically present to the class and to participate in daily class discussion.
Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in Spanish II
SPANISH IV: ACTFL- INTERMEDIATE LOW-INTERMEDIATE HIGH
Course #309
Grade 11-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course, conducted almost entirely in Spanish, is designed to synthesize all the skills learned in the first three levels of Spanish. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students “learn by doing.” The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to *participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond everyday life, and communicate effectively on a wide variety of present, past and future events. While a grammar reference text will be provided, the course will not rely on any specific textbook. Increasing proficiency in both spoken and written use of the language will be developed within a cultural context with emphasis on the expansion of vocabulary. Grammar will be reviewed as it applies to situations encountered. Literature is introduced via selected short stories and poems that will be used as a tool to increase comprehension of written Spanish. Students will be expected to speak Spanish daily as their main form of verbal communication, to write regularly, to periodically present to the class and to participate in daily class discussion.
Prerequisite: grade of C- in Spanish III
SPANISH V HONORS: ACTFL - INTERMEDIATE LOW-INTERMEDIATE HIGH
Course #310
Grade 12
Full year - 5 credits
This course, conducted entirely in Spanish, offers students the chance to study universal themes and make cultural comparisons through Spanish-language film. Increasing proficiency in both spoken and written use of the language will be developed within a cultural context with emphasis on the expansion of vocabulary. Grammar will be reviewed as it applies to situations encountered. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students learn by doing. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can -do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to exchange detailed information in an organized way on both familiar topics as well as social, academic and professional topics, deliver short presentations on social and cultural topics for a specific audience, write well-organized texts for a variety of academic purposes, understand directions and instructions on everyday tasks as well as the main idea and many details of descriptions or interviews, and follow the general idea and some details of a variety of stories and autobiographical accounts when written in a wide variety of past, present and future time frames.
Prerequisite: grade of C+ in Spanish IV and approval of the teacher
SPANISH V AP: SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: ACTFL- INTERMEDIATE MID-ADVANCED LOW
Course #311
Grade 12
Full Year - 5 credits
This course is intended for those students who wish to perfect their proficiency in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, while preparing for the A.P. Spanish Language exam. A.P. Spanish is considered by many universities to be the equivalent of a third year Spanish language course at their institutions. Therefore, students should expect an average of 30 minutes of daily preparation for class. In accordance with the department’s proficiency-based approach of teaching and learning, students “learn by doing.” The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students should be able to *exchange detailed information on topics within and beyond their fields of interests and support their opinions and hypotheses.
Students should be prepared to practice all four of these skills in an integrated fashion. They will practice comprehension of formal and informal spoken and written Spanish, acquire vocabulary and grammar structures for reading, writing and speaking Spanish with accuracy and fluency. Students will be asked to read Spanish and Latin American literature as well as graphs and charts. They will also compose persuasive pieces and interpersonal correspondences in Spanish. Students will also be expected to present to the class and converse in Spanish. AP Spanish students will practice these skills through a variety of activities that specifically prepare them for the types of questions found on the A.P. Spanish Language and Culture test. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish and authentic culture will be woven into the curriculum. As part of fulfilling course expectations in AP Spanish, students will take the AP exam in May. Due to the challenging nature of this course, students will be expected to complete significant reading listening as summer work in Spanish during the summer before the course.
Prerequisite: Intermediate proficiency level, and teacher recommendation.
MANDARIN
MANDARIN I: ACTFL-NOVICE LOW-NOVICE MID
Course #315
Grades 9-12
Full Year - 5 credits
This course is an introduction to high school Mandarin. Students will learn the basic knowledge of Chinese characters, Pinyin and grammar mainly through the textbook series Ni Hao, but also with supplementary materials. Students are encouraged to develop their language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in context. All the language skills will be practiced in real-life situations. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students will be able to understand some familiar characters, and communicate on very familiar topics by using words, phrases or simple sentences. This course will provide students a chance to become familiar with a variety of Chinese culture, including food, traveling, and history.
MANDARIN II: ACTFL-NOVICE MID-NOVICE HIGH
Course #325
Grades 9-12
Full Year - 5 credits
In this course, students will continue to develop their Repertoire of Chinese characters, Pinyin and grammar mainly through the textbook series Ni Hao, but also with supplementary materials. Students are encouraged to continue to develop their language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. All the language skills will be practiced in real-life situations. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students will be able *to recognize the familiar characters and participate in short conversations by asking and answering simple questions. They can present basic information about themselves written and spoken. This course will continue to introduce students to Chinese culture through videos, music and current events.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Mandarin I or 8th grade Mandarin.
MANDARIN III: ACTFL-NOVICE HIGH
Course #326
Grades 10-12
Full Year - 5 credits
This course builds on the high school Mandarin II. Students will continue to develop their Repertoire of Chinese characters and Pinyin mainly through the textbook series Ni Hao, but also with supplementary materials. Students are encouraged to continue to develop their language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. All the language skills will be practiced in real-life situations. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students will be able *to understand the main idea of what they have read or heard. Besides, they can also communicate, exchange information, and present basic ideas written and verbally on familiar topics by using phrases and simple sentences. This course will provide students the chance to learn about Chinese culture through different activities.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Mandarin II
MANDARIN IV: ACTFL-INTERMEDIATE LOW
Course #327
Grades 11-12
Full Year - 5 credits
This course builds on the high school Mandarin IV. Students will continue to develop their Repertoire of Chinese characters and Pinyin mainly through the textbook series Ni Hao, but also with supplementary materials. Students are encouraged to continue to develop their language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. All the language skills will be practiced in real-life situations. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students will be able *to participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences, and be able to handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking, answering simple questions. Also, they can write briefly about most familiar topics, present information using a series of simple sentences. This course will also provide students the chance to learn about Chinese culture through different activities.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Mandarin III
MANDARIN V HONORS: ACTFL-INTERMEDIATE MID
Course #328
Grade 12
Full Year - 5 credits
This course builds on the high school Mandarin IV. Students will continue to develop their Repertoire of Chinese characters and Pinyin mainly through the textbook series Ni Hao, but also with supplementary materials. Students are encouraged to continue to develop their language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. All the language skills will be practiced in real-life situations. The Medfield World Language department uses the ACTFL can-do statements as guiding indicators for our students’ progress within our curriculum sequence. Therefore, by the end of this level, students will be able *to fully participate in conversations about various familiar topics, communicate effectively in everyday situations, and can present information, both verbally and written, on present, past and future events. Students are expected to speak Chinese daily as their main form of verbal communication, to write regularly, to periodically present to the class and to participate in daily class discussion. In this course, students will also have the opportunity to experience traditional and modern Chinese culture by watching movies, attending cultural activities and interacting with Chinese students.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Mandarin IV
CLASSICAL LANGUAGE
The study of Latin offers a firm foundation in both language and culture. Latin students gain an in-depth understanding of grammar and vocabulary that provides a strong base for their study of English and other languages. Although the primary focus is on the Latin language itself, the courses are truly interdisciplinary as they combine the study of the language and literature with history, politics, art, and religion.
LATIN I
Course #312
Grades 9-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course provides a base for the study of the fundamentals of Latin grammar and syntax. Students will acquire a large base of Latin vocabulary and will learn to read and understand Latin sentences. Through the study of the many English words derived from Latin, students will increase their own vocabulary in English, as the majority of English words can trace their roots to Latin. They will also acquire a familiarity with and appreciation for the daily life and culture of the Romans. The study of Greek and Roman mythology is a major component of the course. Latin I students are required to take the National Latin Exam in March. Students currently enrolled in another language are also welcome to take Latin as a complement to their existing course. Students should maintain a grade of B or better in their other language course.
LATIN II
Course #313
Grades 10-12
Full year - 5 credits
This course continues the study of the fundamentals of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Students will read at an increasingly sophisticated level and will begin to translate adapted selections from the Classical authors. They will continue to enhance their own vocabulary with knowledge of Latin suffixes, prefixes and roots, and they will further their study of Roman culture and literature. Throughout the year, they will meet Odysseus, Aeneas and other Greek and Roman heroes. Students continue to acquire Latin vocabulary, with an emphasis on English derivatives, to further complement their vocabulary. Latin II students are required to take the National Latin Exam in March.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Latin I and approval of Latin I teacher.
LATIN III
Course #316
Grades 11-12
Full year - 5 credits
While students in Latin III continue to review and study Latin grammar and construction, they will read and analyze increasingly complex passages at an accelerated pace. Students will read selections in both prose and poetry from the Classical authors and, depending on the interests of the class, will read passages from Ovid, Pliny, Vergil, Caesar, and Catullus. When reading Latin texts, students will learn to recognize literary figures of speech, identify the metrical components, and expand their Latin and English vocabulary. This class is often taught in conjunction with Latin IV. Latin III students are required to take the National Latin Exam in March.
Prerequisite: C- or better in Latin II and approval of Latin II teacher.
LATIN IV H
Course #318
Grade 12
Full year - 5 credits
After a thorough review of Latin grammar which will allow Latin IV students to refine their understanding of Latin structure and syntax, students will read selections in both prose and poetry from Roman authors at an accelerated pace. Although Latin IV is often taught in conjunction with Latin III, the content of the course alternates so the selections will not be the same as those of the previous year. Latin IV students will be responsible for additional assignments and readings that will enhance their reading abilities and expand their knowledge of Latin literature. Latin IV students are required to take the National Latin Exam in March.
Prerequisite: B- or better in Latin III and approval of Latin III teacher.