5420 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 9-12

This course is designed for students who have a strong foundation in Chinese from their first year studies. The emphasis of this course is on listening, speaking and reading Chinese with some additional practice in writing.

5430 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 10-12

Chinese 3 will review Chinese grammar and sentence patterns from first and second year and will instruct students to practice the appropriate usage of idiomatic expressions in speaking and writing. Comprehension skills are emphasized.

5110 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 9-12

The first year serves as an introduction to the French language. Emphasis is placed on helping the student gain the ability to understand, speak, read and write simple French. Students will also be exposed to basic French culture. The student should gain the ability to speak French within the limits of the vocabulary and grammar taught, thus creating a good foundation for continued growth through further study of the language. The purchase of a workbook may be required.

5170 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 11-12

French 4 will be a combination of grammar review with an introduction to a few new tenses. Our focus will be on the history of France taught in French using the Tresor du Temps book. We will also be reading some authentic pieces of French Literature. We will also focus on communicating mostly in French. Possible purchase of paperback books.

5190 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grade 12

This is a college-level course intended for students in their fifth year of French. We will be using the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive and presentational) as defined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century as the basis of this AP French Language and Culture course. We will continue to improve upon the grammar, listening, reading, speaking and writing skills that the students have acquired over their four years of French study. Students use several primary textbooks and other authentic materials and resources that are in accordance with those suggested by College Board. Students are expected to take the AP French Language and Culture exam at the end of this course. Students should purchase their own French/English dictionary.

5230 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 9-12

The second year of German study has been designed to help the student continue to build basic skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Grammar is stressed and the student is introduced to German history and culture.

5250 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 10-12

German 3 emphasizes the reading of German literature (Grimm’s fairy tales and old Germanic legends) with a connection to German grammar — both review grammar from German 1 and 2 as well as introduce new grammatical concepts. The successful completion of German 1 and 2 are expected before enrollment in German 3.

5510 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 9-12

Spanish 1 serves as an introduction to the language. Listening and speaking are stressed during the first year. Good study skills are practiced and further developed through vocabulary acquisition. Reading and writing activities are initiated to aid in transition to second-year studies. An awareness of Spanish culture is fostered. The purchase of a workbook may be required.

5530/5520 Full Year - 1 Credit 5 Periods per Week

Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: "C" or better in Spanish 1 and teacher recommendation

Second year Spanish has five principal aims: to continue to develop listening and speaking skills; to strengthen and expand vocabulary; to increase ability to read and understand; to develop the ability to write Spanish; to introduce students to the cultural heritage of the Spanish speaking world. The purchase of a workbook may be required.

Spanish 5 - 5630 Full Year - 1 Credit

CCP Spanish 271/272 Full Year - 2 Credits

5 Periods per Week

Prerequisite: :“C” or better in Spanish 4 & teacher recommendation

CCP Prerequisite: Lorain County Community College requirements

Fifth-year Spanish builds on the strong foundations of previous years to work toward increased fluency in Spanish. This course follows the curriculum of LCCC Spanish 271 and 272, focuses on the civilizations and cultures of Spain and Latin America, has a strong online component, and prepares students who are considering majors or minors in Spanish at the university level. Students who take this course as Spanish 5 earn one high school credit. Students who take this course for college credit earn a weighted grade if they earn an “A” or “B” in the course as well as two high school credits and six college credits upon successful completion.