WORLD LANGUAGES

An introductory course in French taught at a moderate and appropriately challenging pace designed for learners with average reading, writing and oral communicative skills and study habits. Key concepts pertaining to language learning are addressed through the organized study of various thematic units.

An introductory course in French taught at an accelerated and challenging pace for learners who demonstrate above average reading, writing, and oral communicative skills as well as relatively independent study habits. Key concepts pertaining to language learning are addressed through the focused and in depth study of various thematic units.

This course is a continuation of introductory French with a sustained focus on learning a second language and communicating effectively in the realms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A review of previously learned concepts complemented with further study of thematic vocabulary and supporting grammatical structures are combined to establish a basic foundation in the French language.

This course is a continuation of introductory French with a continued focus on learning a second language and communicating effectively in the realms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. More in depth study of thematic vocabulary and supporting grammatical structures are integrated and applied to the students’ linguistic foundation previously established in French I.

This intermediate level French course is designed for students with a good working knowledge of the French language as developed in the first two years of language study. Students continue to learn vocabulary related to particular themes and pertinent grammatical structures to help them practice and hone their listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in French. Cultural comparisons are also incorporated as they pertain to the larger French speaking world.

A more advanced French course designed for students with strongly developed foundational linguistic skills as honed during the previous two years of language study. Students continue to examine thematic topics in a highly detailed and thorough manner while learning and applying more complex grammatical structures while also considering different cultural aspects of French and the French speaking world from a global perspective.

A more advanced French course designed for students who are prepared to further their understanding of the French language and related culture. Topical vocabulary pertaining to given themes and more complicated grammatical structures are introduced in conjunction with a systematic review of previously learned concepts. Students completing this course will be reasonably conversant on a variety of topics in French and will be able to apply their knowledge to some novel situations with relative fluency.

This is a considerably advanced French course which continues to build upon the complexities of the French language through the sophisticated examination of relevant linguistic, grammatical, and cultural concepts. Students completing this rigorous course will have developed a high functional ability in French and will be able to apply their knowledge of the language and culture in meaningful ways and in varied and unique situations with a strong degree of fluency.

A basic, introductory course in Spanish taught at a deliberate pace with continuous structured and scaffolded repetition and review built into all thematic units of study. This course is designed for students with emerging language and study skills who would benefit from a highly organized and gradual approach to language learning. Effective study strategies and methods are actively promoted to assist students in learning the basic components of the Spanish language.

This course, taught at a moderate and appropriately challenging pace, is designed for learners with average reading, writing, and oral communicative skills and study habits. It is a continuation of introductory Spanish with a sustained focus on learning a second language and communicating effectively in the realms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A review of previously learned concepts complemented with further study of thematic vocabulary and supporting grammatical structures are combined to establish a basic foundation in the Spanish language.

This Spanish course is taught at an accelerated and challenging pace for learners who demonstrate above average reading, writing, and oral communication skills as well as relatively independent study habits. It is a continuation of introductory Spanish with a sustained focus on learning a second language and communicating effectively in the realms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. More in depth study of thematic vocabulary and supporting structures are integrated and applied to the students’ linguistic foundation previously established at the introductory level of Spanish.

This intermediate level Spanish course is designed for students with a good working knowledge of the Spanish language as developed in the previous years of language study. Students continue to learn vocabulary related to particular themes and pertinent grammatical structures to help them practice and hone their listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Spanish. Cultural comparisons are also incorporated as they pertain to the larger Spanish speaking world.

A more advanced Spanish course designed for students with strongly developed foundational linguistic skills as honed during previous years of language study. Students continue to examine thematic topics in a highly detailed and thorough manner while learning and applying more complex grammatical structures while also considering different cultural aspects of Spanish and the Spanish speaking world from a global perspective.

A more advanced Spanish course designed for students who are prepared to further their understanding of the Spanish language and related culture. Topical vocabulary pertaining to given themes and more complicated grammatical structures are introduced in conjunction with a systematic review of previously learned concepts. Students completing this course will be reasonably conversant on a variety of topics in Spanish and will be able to apply their knowledge to some novel situations with relative fluency.

This is a considerably advanced Spanish course which continues to build upon the complexities of the Spanish language through the sophisticated examination of relevant linguistic, grammatical, and cultural concepts. Students completing this rigorous course will have developed a high functional ability in Spanish and will be able to apply their knowledge of the language and culture in meaningful ways and in varied and unique situations with a strong degree of fluency.

This more advanced Spanish course promotes the continuation of learning in regards to the language and related culture of the Spanish speaking world. Topical thematic vocabulary and related grammatical structures that are more sophisticated in composition are combined and integrated with previously learned concepts. Through this course of study students will ultimately complete their high school world language experience with the knowledge and skills to be reasonably competent in the realms of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.

This in depth study of the intricacies of the Spanish language is designed for students who have consistently achieved high levels of success in all prior honors level Spanish courses and are committed to perfecting their ability to thoughtfully listen, speak, read, and write in Spanish. Students must be able to work independently using a variety of materials and resources and exhibit the ability to accept ownership of their learning. Prior approval from a language instructor(s) is necessary for enrollment in this demanding course.

Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or Higher/Grade 12 Students

This elective course offers twelfth grade students a broad linguistic, social, and cultural perspective regarding the Spanish language and influence in our world today. Practical conversational skills will also be honed, particularly as they relate to navigating one’s way through common, daily scenarios in the Spanish speaking world. Opportunities for trans-disciplinary studies within the Humanities will be presented in order to promote and highlight the vast connections between the Spanish language and culture now and throughout history to areas including but not limited to art, music, film, literature, architecture, geography, and cuisine.