FRENCH I
Course # 5110
Grade 9-12
1 Credit
This course is an introduction to the French Language. Basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing are introduced. Vocabulary and grammar are stressed. The cultural aspects of France and French life are presented using available materials.
FRENCH II
Course # 5120
Grade 10-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French I, grade C or better recommended
This course is a continuation of French I. More complicated grammar is introduced, along with vocabulary. Skills in reading, speaking, and structured writing are stressed. Upon completion of the class, students should be capable of basic comprehension and conversation skills.
FRENCH III
Course # 5130
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French II, grade C or better recommended
This course is taught primarily in the target language and provides an intensive review of basic grammar and vocabulary. Reading selections, oral presentations, and critical writing assignments promote the students’ ability to communicate their ideas in French.
FRENCH IV
Course # 5140
Grade 12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French III, grade C or better recommended
This course provides an extension of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will use the target language for all activities. Reading selections provide the
foundation for grammar, discussions, and written analysis.
SPANISH I
Course # 5510
Grade 9-12
1 Credit
This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and introduces the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and basic grammar are stressed, and emphasis is placed on enabling students to communicate in daily life situations. Students also incorporate geographical, historical, and cultural map skills in their studies of the locations where Spanish is spoken.
SPANISH II
Course # 5520
Grade 9-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish I, C or better recommended
This course provides students with a solid foundation of grammar and vocabulary. Students should also gain a heightened awareness and understanding of the Hispanic world. Upon successful completion of the class, students should be capable of basic comprehension and conversation skills.
SPANISH III
Course # 5530
Grade 10-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish II, C or better recommended
This course provides an intensive review of basic grammar and vocabulary taught primarily in the target language. Reading selections, oral presentations, and critical writing assignments promote the students’ ability to communicate their ideas in Spanish.
SPANISH IV
Course # 5540
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III, C or better recommended
This course provides an extension of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will use the target language for all activities. Current topics and events provide the foundation for grammar, discussions, and written analysis. This is a conversational class. Students should be prepared to participate in class and group discussions. Students must earn a “C” or better in both semesters to receive college credit at Rappahannock Community College.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I - ASL I
Course # 5990
Grade 9-12
1 Credit
This course provides an introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). The course focuses on the alphabet, numbers, fingerspelling, vocabulary, and grammar which will lead to increased communicative and cultural proficiency in ASL. The culture, history, current events, and traditions of the deaf community are introduced through selected readings, visual recordings, and other authentic materials. Each student should be able to carry on a short conversation with another student by the end of the course. Also, students will develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary for basic interactions within the deaf community.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II - ASL II
Course # 5995
Grade 10-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: American Sign Language I, C or better recommended
In this course students will build upon the skills that were taught in American Sign Language I and continue to increase their ability to comprehend and respond with increasing accuracy to expressive American Sign Language (ASL). ASL II provides basic instruction in production and comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar, and eventually leads to increased communicative and cultural proficiency in ASL. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills. The culture, history, current events, and traditions of the deaf community are introduced on the appropriate level through selected readings, visual recordings, and other authentic materials. Students will be able to converse with another student or individuals within the deaf community, with emphasis on appropriate language used in common communication settings.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III - ASL III
Course # 5996
Grade 11-12
1 Credit
Prerequisite: American Sign Language II, C or better recommended
In this course, students will build upon the skills that were taught in ASL II and continue to increase their ability to comprehend and respond with increasing accuracy to expressive American Sign Language. ASL III provides advanced instruction in production and comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar, leading to increased communicative and cultural proficiency in ASL. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of expressive and receptive skills.
The culture, history, current events, and traditions of the Deaf community are expounded upon through selected readings, visual recordings, and other authentic materials. Visually attending, signing, individual feedback, interactive activities and group activities are designed to instruct, reinforce, connect language skills, and develop signacy. This course includes applications, problem solving, higher-order thinking skills, and performance based and project-based assessments. Students will be able to converse with another student or individuals within the Deaf community with emphasis on appropriate language used in common communication settings.