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The World Language Department offers courses with two goals: to communicate at a basic literacy level in a language other than English and to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between language and culture. The program is designed to build language proficiency through a sequence of courses in French, Italian, and Spanish. Students in the graduating class of 2023 and beyond must earn at least 5 credits in a world language. Students are strongly encouraged to complete as many years of a language sequence as possible for college preparation and to take the opportunity to study more than one language.
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0200 SPANISH I ^
Grades: 9-10
During the first year of Spanish, students will learn and use the present tense, basic grammatical structures and a core vocabulary applicable to everyday life. Students are also made aware of various aspects of Hispanic civilization and culture through various media and technology components. The approach will be multi-skilled with particular emphasis on listening and speaking components of the language.
0201 HONORS SPANISH I ^
Grades: 9-10
Prerequisite: Grade 8 Advanced Spanish Class; final grades and test scores; must have Eighth grade teacher recommendation.
This is the first course in a multi course sequence designed for students who are ready to work at an accelerated pace in preparation for honor level studies in future years. During the first year, learners will be immersed in the speaking, listening and cultural significance of the Spanish language. The approach will be multi-skilled with particular emphasis on language immersion in speaking and listening. Online resources, websites, media, and technology components will be infused in all facets of teaching and learning.
0202 HONORS SPANISH II ^
Grades:10-11
Prerequisite: Grade 8 Advanced Spanish Class and proficiency on Honors Spanish 1 final; teacher recommendation; or Spanish 1 with a 93 class average and must have teacher recommendation; and/or with a 93 on the Spanish 1H final.
At the second level, there is increased opportunity to practice the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Conversational and listening comprehension skills are developed through full immersion opportunities: classroom discussions, dialogues, videos, visuals, and active engagement. The rigor of the pacing and the immersion of the language application are enhanced through the use of multimedia applications, resources, websites, and technology. Writing remains a guided skill working toward original composition. Spanish culture, history, art and music continues to be integrated throughout the course in its application and evaluation.
0204 SPANISH II ^
Grades: 10-11
Prerequisite: Spanish 1; Honors Spanish 1
During the second level of Spanish, students demonstrate greater fluency and improved pronunciation. Students show a greater ability to comprehend, speak, write and read Spanish that is presented in a more complex manner. They continue to master and implement present tense verbs in addition to learning the preterite form; intermediate grammatical concepts and additional core vocabulary. Increased emphasis is placed on reading and writing, but listening and speaking are still the primary concerns. Language infusion is implemented within this course.
0206 HONORS SPANISH III ^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Honors Spanish 2; must have teacher recommendation; or Spanish 2 with a 93 GPA and with teacher recommendation only; and/or with demonstrated mastery (93+) on the Spanish 2H final exam.
Spanish 3 Honors will allow students to develop a stronger linguistic foundation to communicate at the level required of students taking the new, more rigorous Advanced Placement test. Students will begin to cultivate language functions necessary for success in collegiate-level academic work; comparing one’s own culture to the target culture, reading and interpreting short stories written for a target language audience, reading age appropriate newspapers and magazine articles, giving oral presentations, and writing short literary texts.
0208 SPANISH III ^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 2; or Honors Spanish 2
Oral and written drills provide for use of grammatical patterns within a meaningful context. The student expands vocabulary and increases his ability of self-expression in the target language. More emphasis is placed on reading and writing, while listening and speaking are still the primary concern and language infusion is implemented through classroom instruction. Increased Language infusion is implemented within this course.
0210 HONORS SPANISH IV ^ (A/B)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Honors Spanish 3; or Spanish 3 with demonstrated mastery (a 93+) GPA and with teacher recommendation only; demonstrated master on 3H final exam.
This is an accelerated and academically challenging course in Spanish. The course is designed for those students interested in pursuing enrollment in the full year Advanced Placement Spanish course. Increased emphasis is placed on acquiring reading and writing skills; along with demonstrated proficiency in speaking and listening. Literary selections are infused to increase usage and command of language skills. The rigor and pacing of this class prepares students for the college level stamina, material, engagement, and conversation needed for success at this level.
0212 SPANISH IV ^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 3; or Honors Spanish 3
Students interested in this class may be placed in Honors Spanish IV based on enrollment.
In Spanish IV the most important goal is the continued development of the four skills to which the student has been introduced (reading, writing, listening and speaking.) Increased emphasis is placed on acquiring reading and writing skills. Literary selections are used as a means to improve language skills. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish.
0214 AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE ^ (A/B)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Spanish Honors 4 and demonstrated mastery of Spanish Honors 3 final exam; grades/assessments; Spanish 4 and/or Spanish 3H with a 93 GPA and mastery on the Spanish 4H final exam and with teacher recommendation only
This course is for selected students who have demonstrated a high degree of competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing the Spanish language. This class and its rigorous pacing and expectation is designed for students who desire to obtain college credit through achievement in the Advanced Placement Language test offered by the College Board. This course emphasizes the use of language for active communication through selected readings in culture and civilization and the development of writing and speaking abilities in extemporaneous contexts. Materials include a variety of media, online resources, audio and video recordings, films, newspapers, magazines, literary works and texts. Literary works are unabridged and used primarily as a means to increase proficiency in the ability to use the language. The dynamic of the class is academically challenging; its intent to fully prepare learners for the Spanish AP Exam. Students are required to take the AP Examination in May
0203 SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS
Grades: 9-10
Prerequisites: Native speaker and a basic command of Spanish grammar
This course is designed for native speakers of Spanish to both prepare and empower them to apply their bilingual/bicultural knowledge in an honors academic setting. This course can accommodate students from a wide range of backgrounds and proficiency levels in Spanish as it is learner-centered and focuses on the continued development of competence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening as well as an understanding of important and relevant cultural topics. This is an opportunity for Native speakers to develop proficiency for higher level subsequent courses.
0220 HONORS FRENCH II ^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Proficiency on Honors French 1H final; teacher recommendation
As students continue French, they start to be able to say and write more of their own thoughts. A general understanding of the language’s culture is cultivated through reading, class discussion and research. Basic grammatical structures and idioms are studied. Students will be able to describe themselves to others, talk about people and possessions and what happened in the past. Emphasis is placed on the three modes of communication.
0222 FRENCH II ^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: French I
As students continue French, they start to be able to say and write more of their own thoughts. A general understanding of the language’s culture is cultivated through reading, class discussion and research. Basic grammatical structures and idioms are studied. Students will be able to describe themselves to others, talk about people and possessions and what happened in the past. Emphasis is placed on the three modes of communication.
0224 HONORS FRENCH III^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: French II with teacher recommendation or French 2 Honors
French 3 Honors will allow students to develop a stronger linguistic foundation to communicate at a higher level. Students will begin to cultivate language functions necessary for success in collegiate-level academic work; comparing one’s culture to the francophone culture, reading and interpreting short stories written for a target language audience, reading age appropriate newspaper and magazine articles, watching age appropriate news programs, giving oral presentations and writing short literary tests. Students will be able to discuss personal appearance and daily routine, learn about French art movements, discuss being helpful around the house, tell people what to do, explain what has to be done, express opinion, learn about French fables, talk about outdoor activities and the environment, learn about French châteaux, talk about shopping, ask for services, and learn about the history of French songwriting. The class is conducted primarily in French.
0280 ITALIAN I ^
Grades: 9-12
Students are introduced to the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal and presentational, as well as the culture related to the Italian language. A variety of educational resources are used for both cultural and language reinforcements. Students will have the opportunity to gain a new understanding of the history, geography and culture of the countries where Italian is spoken. Students should feel confident and comfortable in learning Italian as a second language.
0281 HONORS ITALIAN I ^
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Italian I and Teacher Recommendation
This introductory course introduces the students to the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal and presentational, as well as the culture related to the Italian language. It is designed for students who are ready to work at an accelerated pace in preparation for honors level studies in the future. Students will be immersed in the speaking, listening and cultural significance of the Italian language and its heritage. Online resources, websites, media, and technology components will be infused in all facets of teaching and learning. Students should feel confident and comfortable in learning Italian as a second language.
0282 ITALIAN II ^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Italian I
The course is a continuation of Italian 1. In the second year, students will continue to be engaged actively and cooperatively in classroom activities. Students continue to develop the four fundamental language skills (i.e. listening, reading, writing, and speaking), while expanding their knowledge of Italian culture. The three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) will be emphasized and expanded based on previous knowledge from Italian I. In addition to the textbook, songs, videos, compositions, online resources, applications, and websites are among the many ways in which new vocabulary and language structures are learned.
0283 HONORS ITALIAN II ^
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation; Honors Italian 1
The course is a continuation of Italian 1 Honors. In the second year, students will continue to be engaged actively and cooperatively in classroom activities. Students are expected to work at an accelerated pace in preparation for honors level studies in the future. Part of the honors level expectations includes composition writing, cultural research, and presentations. Students continue to develop the four fundamental language skills (i.e. listening, reading, writing, and speaking), while expanding their knowledge of Italian culture. The three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) will be emphasized and expanded based on previous knowledge from Italian I. In addition to the textbook, songs, videos, compositions, online resources, applications, and websites are among the many ways in which new vocabulary and language structures are learned.
0285 HONORS ITALIAN III
Grades:10-12
Prerequisite: Italian II Honors and teachers recommendation
The course is a continuation of Italian 2 Honors. In the third year, students will continue to be engaged actively and cooperatively in classroom activities. Students are expected to work at an accelerated pace in preparation for honors level studies in the future. Part of the honors level expectations includes composition writing, cultural research, and presentations. Students continue to develop the four fundamental language skills (i.e. listening, reading, writing, and speaking), while expanding their knowledge of Italian culture. The three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) will be emphasized and expanded based on previous knowledge from Italian 1 and 2. In addition to the textbook, songs, videos, compositions, online resources, applications, and websites are among the many ways in which new vocabulary and language structures are learned.
0288 AP ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE ^ (A/B)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Italian 3H with a 93 GPA and/or with teacher recommendation
This course is for selected students who have demonstrated a high degree of competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing the Italian language. This class and its rigorous pacing and expectation is designed for students who desire to obtain college credit through achievement in the Advanced Placement Language test offered by CollegeBoard. This course emphasizes the use of language for active communication through selected readings in culture and civilization and the development of writing and speaking abilities in extemporaneous contexts. Materials include a variety of media, online resources, audio and video recordings, films, newspapers, magazines, literary works and texts. Literary works are unabridged and used primarily as a means to increase proficiency in the ability to use the language. The dynamic of the class is academically challenging; students are required to take the AP Examination in May.
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