World Language Courses

Novice

Full Year - 1.00 Credit

3050 - Level 1

3425 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “Who were the Greeks?”, the aim of this course is to enable students to read ancient Greek within the context of studying classical Greek culture. Daily life, political events, mythology, religion, philosophy, literature, art and architecture are among the areas explored. One of the goals of studying ancient Greek is to achieve a better understanding of English. Greek roots, prefixes and suffixes that appear in English are highlighted as well as the influence of Greek on the language of politics, philosophy, literature, science, and medicine. 

Intermediate

Full Year - 1.00 Credit

3051 - Level 1

3426 - Level 2

As part of the essential question, “What happens when cultures meet?”, the second-year course in Ancient Greek continues the development of skills and comprehension begun in Greek I. Language control will be further explored in the context of readings based on Greek history, culture, philosophy and mythology. Primary sources such as Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, and Aristophanes will supplement the Greek texts. Contributions and influences of Greek on the development of English will continue to be a major focus. 

Novice

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3183 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential question, students in this course will be able to express themselves in conversations on familiar topics such as family, daily activities, and sports using words, phrases, and simple sentences. Conversational Chinese and culture topics will be introduced to students through thematic language and cultural units. 

Novice - Intermediate 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3184 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential questions “How do I connect to the world? How does the world impact me? How do I impact the world?”, students will be able to communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, sometimes supported by memorized language. They can usually handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions. The inflectional nature of the language and the acquisition of the Chinese characters will continue to be developed.

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3185 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential question “How do actions impact our lives?”, students will be able to participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences. They will be able to handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering questions. Conversational Chinese and cultural topics will be introduced to students through thematic language and cultural units. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3186 - Level 1 (ECE)

As part of answering the essential questions, “Where is China? How is traveling in China different from traveling in the United States?”, students will be able to participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences. They will be able to handle short social interactions in everyday situations. The course will explore a variety of topics such as geography and travel that will serve as a basis for oral discussion and analysis. Various technologies and multimedia will be used to refine students' reading and writing skills. Students taking this course may enroll in the UConn ECE Program. 

Intermediate

Full Year - 1.00 Credit

3187 – Level 1 (ECE)

As part of answering the essential question “Who are the Chinese?”, students will continue to build on their language skills, previously developed in the lower levels, demonstrating increased confidence and language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course expands the students’ knowledge base with new and more complex language structures. Students will be able to participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences. They can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions. Various technologies and multimedia will be used to refine students’ reading and writing skills. Students taking this course may enroll in the UCONN ECE Program. 

Intermediate - Advanced

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3188 - Level 1 (ECE)

As part of answering the question “How does learning Chinese help us understand Chinese-speaking communities and global perspectives?”, students will be able to participate with ease and confidence in conversations on familiar topics. Students will be able to talk about events and experiences in various time frames with more details. They are expected to handle social interactions in everyday situations, even with occasional unexpected complications. Authentic materials from the Chinese speaking community in the world will be used to further develop language proficiency and critical thinking skills. An understanding of contemporary and historical Chinese culture is an important aspect of this course. Students taking this course may enroll in the UConn ECE Program. All students will be encouraged to prepare for the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examination in Chinese.

Novice

Full Year - 1.0 Credit 

3009 – Level 1

Students will work towards answering the questions “Who am I?  Who are the francophones?  What is the francophone world?” This course is intended for students who would like to study French in an accelerated fashion in order to advance to French 3 after two semesters of study. Students who might be eligible include those who have previously studied French, have studied another world language or speak another language at home. This course will be offered at Level 1. Upon successful completion students will be recommended to a French 3 course.

Novice

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3350 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “Who am I?”, students will be able to communicate on a limited number of familiar topics using single words and phrases that have been practiced and memorized. Students will also be able to present information about themselves and limited cultural themes. 

Novice

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3360 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “How do we make connections with the francophone world?”, students will be able to communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases that have been practiced and memorized. Students will also be able to present information about themselves, cultural themes, and other familiar themes using memorized language. 

Intermediate

Full Year –1.00 Credit 

3010 - Level 1

3310 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions, “Who are the French? Who are the francophones of Europe?”, students will be able to participate in conversations. Students in this course will also be able to communicate about familiar topics, as well as researching and presenting information on varied cultural themes. 

Novice - Intermediate 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3370 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions “Who are the French? Who are the francophones of Europe?”, students will be able to participate in short social interactions and everyday situations, as well as be able to present basic information on cultural themes and familiar topics. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3020 - Level 1

3320 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question, “What happens when cultures meet?”, students will be able to participate with ease and confidence in conversations about familiar topics. Students in this course will also be able to discuss events and experiences, as well as handling social interactions. Students will also be able to research and present information on varied, cultural themes. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3380 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “What happens when cultures meet?”, students will be able to participate in simple conversations and answer questions on familiar topics. Students will be able to participate in short social interactions that include asking and answering questions, as well as presenting information on cultural themes and familiar topics. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3030 - Level 1

3330 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions “Who am I? Who are we? What creates identity?”, students will be able to communicate about familiar topics, even when there is an unexpected complication. They will be able to construct presentations in various time frames that illustrate and defend particular viewpoints about cultural themes. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3385 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions “Who am I? Who are we? What creates identity?”, students will be able to participate in conversations about familiar topics, ask and answer a variety of questions, as well as describe themselves and their everyday lives. Students will also be able to share information on a wide variety of thematic topics. 

Intermediate - Advanced 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3040 - Level 1 (ECE)

As part of answering the essential question “How am I transformed by the study of languages and cultures?”, students will explore current print, audio and visual media in the French world. Students will be able to understand and produce paragraph- length discourse in all major time frames with ease and confidence within personal, general and some abstract contexts. The AP French Language and Culture course is structured around six themes: Beauty and Aesthetics, Contemporary life, Families and Communities, Global Challenges, Personal and Public Identities, and Science and Technology. Students taking this course may enroll in the UConn ECE Program. All students will be encouraged to prepare for the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examination in French. 

Intermediate - Advanced 

Full Year - 1.00 Credit 

3340 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions, “How am I transformed by the study of languages and cultures?” and “How do we use our study of language and culture to transform the world?”, students will explore current print, audio and visual media in the French world. Students will be able to understand and produce paragraph-length discourse in all major time-frames with ease and confidence within personal and general contexts. 

Novice

Full Year - 1.00 Credit 

3390 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “Who were the Romans?”, the first-year course provides extensive practice in reading skills by introducing students to a Pompeiian family and following events in the lives of these characters. These narratives provide opportunities for studying Roman culture as well as lively, relevant reading passages. There is emphasis on Latin language control and vocabulary particularly as they relate to English. Students learn to pronounce Latin correctly and sharpen listening and spelling skills through oral reading.

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3060 - Level 1

This course is an accelerated Latin I and Latin II course. As part of answering the essential question “Who were the Romans?”, this course provides extensive practice in reading skills by introducing students to a Pompeiian family and following events in their lives. These stories provide opportunities for studying Roman culture as well as analyzing text. There is emphasis on Latin language control and vocabulary particularly as they relate to English. Students learn to pronounce Latin correctly and sharpen listening and spelling skills through oral reading. Students who might be eligible are those who have successfully studied another language. The course is offered at a high achievement level and registration requires the recommendation of a previous language teacher. 

Novice -  Intermediate 

Full Year - 1.00 Credit 

3400 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “What happens when cultures meet?”, the second-year course in Latin continues development of skills in reading and comprehension begun in Latin I. The readings are a continuation of the Latin I narratives and take place in Roman Britain and Roman Alexandria. Students explore life in the Roman provinces and how Roman occupation influenced it. Vocabulary and derivative acquisition continue. 

Intermediate

Full Year - 1.00 Credit 

3410 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “How does power affect people?”, in Latin III students continue their exploration of Roman culture through readings. Cultural topics include the study of Roman religion and the Roman government and army. Language control usage becomes increasingly complex so that by the end of the year, the student is nearly ready to read original Latin texts. There is continued work on vocabulary with particular emphasis on English derivatives. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3070 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential question, “How does power affect people?”, students continue an in-depth survey of Roman history and culture. Through various readings in Latin, students explore Roman religion, government, military, social class, philosophy, etc. Study of language control becomes more complex. Students continue to develop skills in interpretive reading, textual analysis, and intercultural competence. 

Intermediate - Advanced 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3420 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions “How am I transformed by the study of Roman languages and culture,” and “What is identity?”, the fourth-year course consolidates the students' reading ability and understanding of Latin. Work on language control is finished and consolidated. Then the student begins to read original Latin authors and discuss rhetorical devices. This part of the course includes units on Pliny the Younger’s letters about government and daily life, sections from Catullus’s poetry, a section from the Aeneid, and poems from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. 

Intermediate - Advanced 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3080 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential question “What was identity in Rome?”, students consolidate their study of Latin language control and engage in a survey of literature from various Roman authors. Students begin to read Latin poetry and become familiar with Latin poetics. Through the study of different types of Latin literature, students explore Roman identity as expressed by the authors and make connections to their own lives and experiences. 

Advanced

Full Year - 1.00 Credit

 3090 - Level 1 (ECE)

As part of answering the essential question "How are we transformed by our study of Latin?", students in AP Latin will study literature. As an AP course, readings focus on Caesar’s DeBello Gallico and Vergil’s Aeneid. The student does any language control review needed and begins to sight read authentic Latin literature. There is emphasis on reading Latin literature critically, analyzing both prose and poetry and comparing themes, language and modes of expression with those found in modern literature. Students taking this course may enroll in the UConn ECE Program. 

Full Year - 1.00

3055 - Level 1 (ECE)

Offered to grades 11 and 12

As part of answering the essential question, “What are cultural truths and how are they communicated?”, students will learn the origin, nature, and function of myth in the literature and art of Greece and Rome. Students will understand how and to what effect those myths have been applied over time, and recognize and analyze their influence in our modern society.  Students should enroll in this course as an elective, not as a primary world language. The course is taught in English with Latin and Greek supplement. Students may also be eligible to earn up to 3 college credits if enrolled in the University of Connecticut’s Early College Experience. 

Half Year – 0.50 Credit 

3430 - Level 2

This course is particularly helpful in preparing for PSATs and SATs. Students learn significant elements of Latin and Greek with an emphasis on vocabulary building as a base for strengthening word power. Knowing these roots, prefixes, and suffixes will help students to improve their word attack skills for whatever text they read. Students should experience an increased ability to read difficult texts without a dictionary at their side. Instruction in language control in this class should help them in English as well. This course is open to students in grades 9 , 10, 11, and 12.  Students should enroll in Word Power as an elective, not as a primary world language. 

Novice - Intermediate 

Full Year– 1.00 Credit

3100 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential questions “What is culture? What does foreign mean?”, students will be able to communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases that have been practiced and memorized. Students will also be able to present information about themselves and other familiar themes using memorized language. Students in this course study Russian in an accelerated fashion in order to advance to Russian 3 after two semesters of study. Students who might be eligible include those who have previously studied Russian, have studied another world language, or speak another language at home. 

Intermediate

Full Year - 1.00 Credit

3110 - Level 1

Students will explore the theme “What happens when two cultures meet?”, speaking and writing about topics such as sports and hobbies, describing people, exchange programs, tourist sites, and weather and nature. Poetry, readings and listening will be included. Cultural topics will include climate in Russia, Siberia and its people, Alaska and its Russian history, and Russian foods.

Intermediate

Full Year - 1.00 Credit

3120 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential question, “Who are the people of the Russian-speaking world?", students will be able to communicate in language necessary for survival in the target culture. They will be able to create with the language to express their own meaning, and ask and answer a wide variety of questions. They will be able to participate in a variety of social situations. Cultural topics include animals, art, transportation, metro, and the Cold War.

Intermediate

Full Year - 1.00 Credit 

3130 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential questions “Who am I? and What is self-identity, in diverse societies?”, students will be able to participate in conversations necessary for survival in the target culture. They will be able to create with the language to express their own meaning. They will be able to ask and answer questions about a variety of topics, including those beyond themselves and their immediate surroundings. They will be able to describe and narrate simply on familiar topics. Cultural topics include the Cold War, commercials, immigration and housing. 

Intermediate - Advanced 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3140 - Level 1

As part of answering the essential question. “How did the study of Russian change me?", students will be able to participate with ease in conversations on a variety of topics beyond themselves. They will be encouraged to prepare for the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examination in Spanish. Students will be able to describe and narrate with more detail on a variety of topics. They will be able to handle situations without complications and some situations with a complication. All students will be encouraged to prepare for ACTR’s NEWL AP exam in Russian. Cultural topics include the Russian education system, technology, and Pushkin and other poets.

Novice

Full Year - 1.00 Credit 

3200 - Level 1

Students will work towards answering the questions “Who am I? How does my world connect to the Spanish-speaking community?” This course is intended for students who would like to study Spanish in an accelerated fashion in order to advance to Spanish 3 after two semesters of study. Students who might be eligible include those who have previously studied Spanish, have studied another world language or speak another language at home. The course will be offered at a high achievement level. Upon successful completion students will be recommended to a Spanish 3 course. 

Novice

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3550 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question, “Who am I?”, students will be able to communicate on a limited number of familiar topics using single words and phrases that have been practiced and memorized. Students will also be able to use information to present about themselves.

Novice

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3560 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “How are we part of our community?”, students will be able to communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases that have been practiced and memorized. Students will be able to present information about themselves and other familiar themes using memorized language.

Intermediate

(Full Year – 1.00 Credit) 

3210 - Level 1

3510 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “What happens when cultures meet?”, students will be able to investigate and uncover the impact of the encounter between the pre-Columbian civilizations and the Europeans. Students in this course will also be able to communicate with others about familiar topics, as well as researching and presenting information on a wide variety of themes. 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3440 - Level 2

Level 1 credit by agreement with teacher

This course is intended for native or heritage speakers of Spanish or students who have had extensive immersion language experiences in Spanish. The course will create a bridge into the upper-level world language courses in Spanish. As part of answering the essential question, “How do language, culture, and personal experiences shape our identity as Spanish speakers?”, students will have experiences in developing their reading and writing skills in Spanish. Authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, videos, and literature from the Spanish- speaking community in the United States, Latin America, and Spain will be used. Contemporary topics in the Spanish-speaking world will be covered.

Novice -  Intermediate 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3570 - Level 2

3571 - Level 2 (grade 9 only)

As part of answering the essential question “What happens when cultures meet?”, students will learn about the impact of the encounter between the pre-Columbian civilizations and the Europeans. Students will be able to participate in short social interactions and everyday situations, as well as be able to present basic information on familiar themes. 

Intermediate

Full Year –1.00 Credit 

3220 - Level 1

3520 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question  “How does exploring culture reveal new possibilities and insights about ourselves and our world?", students will be able to participate with ease and confidence in conversations about familiar topics. Students in this course will also be able to discuss events and experiences in various time frames, as well as handling social interactions. Students will also be able to research and present information on familiar topics. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3580 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “How does exploring culture reveal new possibilities and insights about ourselves and our world?”, students will be able to participate in simple conversations and answer questions on familiar topics. Students will be able to participate in short social interactions that include asking and answering questions, as well as presenting information on familiar themes. 

Intermediate

Full Year  - 1.00 Credit 

3530 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions “Who are we? What is self-identity especially in diverse societies?", students will investigate and uncover the concept of “identity” in relationship to themselves and the Hispanic immigrant community through an exploration of various perspectives and the impact/contributions to U.S. society. They will be able to participate in conversations and debates about familiar topics, even when there is an unexpected complication. They will be able to construct presentations in various time frames that illustrate particular viewpoints. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3230 - Level 1 (ECE)

As part of answering the essential questions  “How does the past shape the present in the Americas? " students will identify and explain the diverse and interconnected histories of Latin America and the Caribbean's inhabitants, explore the concepts of self in these cultures, and describe the impact of the ties between the United States with the other nations of the Americas. They will be able to participate in conversations and debates about familiar topics, even when there are unexpected complications. They will be able to construct presentations in various time frames that illustrate particular viewpoints. Students taking this course may enroll in the UConn ECE Program for the course, “Perspectives on Latin America and the Caribbean”.  Successful completion of two years of high school history are recommended to be eligible for ECE credit. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3590 - Level 2

As part of, answering the essential questions “Who are we? What is self-identity especially in diverse societies?”, students will be able to participate in conversations about familiar topics, ask and answer a variety of questions, as well as describe themselves and their everyday lives. Students will also be able to share information on a wide variety of thematic topics. 

Intermediate - Advanced 

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3240 - Level 1 (ECE)

As part of answering the essential question “How am I transformed by the study of language and culture?”, students will explore current print, audio and visual media in the Spanish- speaking world. Students will be able to understand and produce paragraph-length discourse in all major time-frames with ease and confidence within personal, general and some abstract contexts. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is structured around six themes: Beauty and Aesthetics, Contemporary Life, Families and Communities, Global Challenges, Personal and Public Identities, and Science and Technology. Students taking this course may enroll in the UConn ECE Program. All students are encouraged to prepare for the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examination in Spanish.

Intermediate - Advanced

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3540- Level 2

As part of answering the essential questions “How am I transformed by the study of language and culture? How do we use our study of language and culture to transform our world?”, students will explore current print, audio and visual media in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will be able to understand and communicate in all major time-frames with ease and confidence within personal, general and some abstract contexts. 

Novice

Full Year – 1.00 Credit

3930 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “How can I improve my skills in English to reach my personal and academic goals?”, students will participate in oral and written exchanges of information and ideas on a variety of topics. They will also construct meaning from oral presentations and text, and conduct research. This course offers an introduction to the English language and to American culture. 

Novice - Intermediate 

Full Year  - 1.00 Credit

3940 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “How can I improve my skills in English to reach my personal and academic goals?”, students will participate in oral and written exchanges of information and ideas on a variety of topics. They will also construct meaning from oral presentations and text, and conduct research. Students will focus on intermediate coursework in English including listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and conventions of English, as well as American culture. 

Intermediate

Full Year – 1.00 Credit 

3950 - Level 2

As part of answering the essential question “How can I improve my skills in English to reach my personal and academic goals?”, students will participate in oral and written exchanges of information and ideas on a variety of topics. They will also construct meaning from oral presentations and text, and conduct research. Students will engage in intermediate coursework in English with a greater emphasis on reading, writing, conventions of English, and vocabulary development. Students will also continue to learn about American culture.

Novice - Intermediate

3990 - Half Year - 0.50 Credit 

3991  - Full Year - 1.00 Credit

Students will complete work in content area classes and develop study skills with the support of Multilingual Learner staff, in collaboration with content instructors. Students will effectively prioritize tutorial time to study and complete assignments and assessments. Students will complete objectives for the day, and self- evaluate their effective use of time, responsibility, and initiative in achieving their objective by using the “Daily Multilingual Learner Support Rubric”. Students must earn an average of “proficiency” in order to receive credit. Participation in Multilingual Learner Tutorial (every day/every other day/whole year/half year) will be determined by the Multilingual Learner Department.