American Sign Language 1

Year - 9-12 Grades

An instructional program that prepares individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired. Includes instruction in American Sign Language,finger spelling, orientation to Deaf culture and interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. This class is mainly voice off and very interactive.

American Sign Language 2

Year - 10-12 Grades

Prerequisite: American Sign Language 1. An instructional program that prepares individuals to interpret oral speech for the hearing impaired. Includes instruction in American Sign Language, finger spelling, and orientation to Deaf culture and interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. This class is mainly voice off and very interactive.

American Sign Language 3

Year - 11-12 Grades

Prerequisite: American Sign Language 2. Includes instruction in American Sign Language, finger spelling, and orientation to Deaf culture and interpreting from signing to voice as well as from voice to signing. Students will learn abstract concepts of the language, will be able to narrate past events and discuss solutions to problems. This is an advanced class for students desirous of a possible career in ASL. This class is entirely voice off and interactive.

Chinese 1

Year - 9-12 Grades

This is a beginning course in Chinese. Listening and speaking skills will be emphasized but students will also be introduced to written Chinese characters. Conversation topics include: self-introduction, family, occupations, color, body parts. Chinese culture will be studied throughout the course.

Chinese 2

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Chinese 1. This second-year course is a continuation of the study of Chinese grammar, conversation and culture. Conversation topics include: school subjects, hobbies, house, weather, food, clothing, sports and health. More written Chinese characters will be introduced.

Chinese 3

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Chinese 2. Students will continue to develop skills in spoken and written Chinese. Conversation topics include; relatives, school, facilities, markets, neighborhood, and sickness. Everyday conversation skills will be emphasized. Narratives and dialogues are used to teach structure and vocabulary. Modern culture as well as ancient history topics are included.

Chinese 4

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Chinese 3. Students will continue to develop skills in spoken and written Chinese. Conversation topics include relatives, school, facilities, markets, neighborhood, sports/hobbies, weather, and sickness. Everyday conversation skills will be emphasized. Essay writing will be required. Narratives and dialogues are used to teach structure and vocabulary. Modern culture as well as ancient history topics are included.

French 1

Year - 9-12 Grades

The four basic language skills are listening, speaking, reading and writing. In level 1 teachers stress vocabulary, grammar and structure. Students practice the skills by means of dialogues, structure drills and exercises. Students also study the culture and geography of the foreign country.

French 2

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: French 1 or equivalent. This course continues the development of speaking and listening skills and emphasizes reading. Narratives and dialogues are used to teach structure and vocabulary. Through the reading selections, pupils learn about French culture and geography.

French 3

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: French 2 or equivalent. This course is similar to French 2 but it is on a more advanced level. Students develop language skills through reading and speaking.

French 4

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite French 3. French 4 focuses on improving language skills through daily speaking practice. Students will continue learning verb tenses and vocabulary through activities such as films, conversations, and presentations. Some areas of study include healthy lifestyles, technology, global citizenship, holidays, and civic responsibility. Students will also learn about French history and culture.

French 5

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite French 4. French 5 emphasizes refining a student’s already acquired language skills. Finer points of grammar are integrated into many speaking and writing activities with a view of preparing to take AP French the following year. This class has a rotating curriculum from year to year which is adapted to the needs and priorities of each class. Topics can include novels, French culture, French history, and AP preparation. Essays and presentations are emphasized to prepare for the French AP.

AP French Language and Culture

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: French 4 or 5. The AP French Language and Culture course emphasizes communication by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary, communication, and cultural awareness. Essay writing and presentational skills are emphasized. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to take the French Language and Culture AP exam at the end of the school year.

Italian 1

Year - 9-12 Grades

Italian 1 focuses on the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with an emphasis on speaking proficiency. The course stresses vocabulary, grammar and structure. Students practice these skills through dialogues, structure drills and written exercises. Students also study the culture and geography of Italy. Workbook required.

Italian 2

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Italian 1. Italian 2 builds on the foundational skills learned in Italian 1, including: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on conversational Italian. Students practice skills in conversational groups through dialogues, phrase generation activities, reading, and writing. Through reading selections and class discussion, students learn about the many aspects of Italian culture.

Italian 3

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Italian 2 or equivalent. Italian 3 builds on the intermediate skills learned in Italian 2, including: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on conversational Italian. Students practice skills in conversational groups through dialogues, phrase generation activities, reading, and writing. Through reading selections and class discussion, students learn about the many aspects of Italian culture.

Japanese 1

Year - 9-12 Grades

This is a beginning course of the Japanese language. Listening and speaking skills will be emphasized, but students will learn and use the writing systems of hiragana, katakana and some kanji. Japan’s geography, history and culture will be studied throughout the course.

Japanese 2

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Japanese 1. This second-year course includes such topics as the family, animals, shopping, recreation, business and geography.Students learn more kanji. The class is designed for students who have mastered hiragana and katakana.

Japanese 3

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Japanese 2. This course is a continuation of the study of Japanese grammar, vocabulary and culture. Speaking and listening skills will be stressed, but students will do more reading and writing as well as work more with kanji than in previous years.

Japanese 4

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Japanese 3.

This course is a continuation of the study of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Speaking and listening skills will be stressed, but students will do more reading and writing as well as work more with kanji than in previous years.

Korean 1

Year - 9-12 Grades

This is a beginning course of the Korean language. Listening and speaking skills will be emphasized, but students will also learn to use hangeul, the Korean writing system, and a few hanja (Chinese characters). Korea’s geography, history and culture will be studied throughout the course, with an emphasis on understanding current cultural trends, food, daily life, and family relationships.

Spanish 1

Year - 9-12 Grades

Spanish 1 emphasizes the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with an emphasis on oral language. Students practice these skills by means of dialogues, reading selections, and written exercises. Grammar and structure are taught to meet communication goals. Stu- dents also study Spanish culture. Workbook required (maximum $20)

Spanish 2

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or equivalent. Second-year Spanish builds on the foundation of skills learned in Spanish 1 including listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing with emphasis on conversational Spanish. Students practice skills in conversational groups through dialogues, structure drills and reading and writing. Through reading selections and class discussion, students learn more about the many aspects of Spanish culture and the countries that speak Spanish. Workbook required ($13)

Spanish 3

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or equivalent. The goal of Spanish 3 is to help students continue to build Spanish proficiency and to help develop the capacityto use the Spanish language in a meaningful and functional way by engaging in conversations and other communicative tasks that require an advanced use of the language. The course emphasizes communication skills, foundations of language learning, and understanding of cultures in the Spanish- speaking world.

Spanish 4

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or equivalent. Emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication in real life tasks, it focuses on developing yourabilities in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational) and strengthening your cultural competencies through theme- based instruction based on a variety of authentic resources, such as: newspapers, magazines, podcasts, blogs, advertisements, television programs, films, music, video clips, and literature. Grammar and vocabulary are developed through contextualized study. This class is to prepare students to take A.P. Spanish Language and Culture next year.

Spanish DLI 5 (Dual Language Immersion)

Grade 9

DLI 5 is AP Spanish designed for 9th grade DLI students in the DLI program. Students will achieve a high level of ability in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By engaging in exciting, real-life learning materials, students will develop an in depth cultural and linguistic understanding of the Spanish language. DLI 5 is an awesome way to prepare yourself for a career in the 21st Century global economy and continue onto Bridge (CE 3000 level University Spanish courses in Olympus) to graduate H.S. with just 2-3 classes shy of a minor in Spanish. College credit is received upon passing the AP exam.

AP Spanish Language and Culture

Year - 9-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Spanish 4 or equivalent. In A.P. Spanish, students will achieve a high level of ability in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By engaging in exciting, real-life learning materials, students will develop an in depth cultural and linguistic understanding of the Spanish language. A.P. Spanish is an awesome way to prepare yourself for a career in the 21st Century global economy and continue onto Bridge (CE 3000 level University Spanish courses in Olympus) to graduate H.S. with just a few classes shy of a minor in Spanish. College credit is received upon passing the A.P. exam.

Spanish Building Identities CE (Bridge Course SPAN 3117)

Year - 10-12 Grades

Prerequisite: Passes AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. This 3000 level University of Utah course (3 U of U credits) considers how critical moments of change in the Spanish-speaking world have shaped the present by building new identities. Proficiency Goals: By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss familiar topics as well as some concrete social, academic, and professional topics. Students will utilize interpretive communication skills (listening and reading) in order to speak and write in detail and in an organized way about events and experiences in various time frames, to confidently handle routine situations with an unexpected complication, and to share their point of view in discussions on some complex cultural and historical issues. (High School Course Number 564910)