MS World Language Course Descriptions

French I

Course Code 340000

1 Credit

Elective Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment at the beginner-novice level, producing basic language structures in the French language. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

German I

Course Code 370000

1 Credit

Elective Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment in German at the beginner-novice level by producing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Latin I

Course Code 350000

1 Credit

Elective This course explores basic Latin grammar and vocabulary and develops the skills necessary to read elementary Latin texts. The linguistic nature of the course is supplemented by a general overview of Greco-Roman civilization, including history, daily life and mythology. English derivatives are emphasized to show the influence of Latin upon the English language and to contribute to the growth of each student’s personal vocabulary.

The Spanish courses that follow are for students who wish to study Spanish as a second language. Spanish for Fluent Speakers is available for native/heritage Spanish speakers.

Spanish for Fluent Speakers I

Course Code 367000

1 Placement Test Credit

Elective Spanish for Fluent Speakers I is designed to meet the needs of students whose primary language is Spanish and who have minimal or no formal instruction in the language. While developing their current competencies in formal speaking and listening, students focus on the acquisition of comparable competencies in reading and writing. Upon successful completion of the course, students may continue in the Spanish for Fluent Speakers sequence.

Spanish I

Course Code 360000

1 Credit

Elective Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment in Spanish at the beginner-novice level, producing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

French I

Course Code 340000

1 Credit

Elective Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment at the beginner-novice level, producing basic language structures in the French language. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

French II

Course Code 342000

Prerequisite: French I

1 Credit

Elective Students continue to develop proficiency in French at the intermediate-novice level in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They also read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.

German I

Course Code 370000

1 Credit

Elective Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment in German at the beginner-novice level by producing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

German II

Course Code 372000

Prerequisite: German I

1 Credit

Elective Students continue to develop proficiency in German at the intermediate-novice level in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They also read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.

Latin I

Course Code 350000

1 Credit

Elective This course explores basic Latin grammar and vocabulary and develops the skills necessary to read elementary Latin texts. The linguistic nature of the course is supplemented by a general overview of Greco-Roman civilization, including history, daily life and mythology. English derivatives are emphasized to show the influence of Latin upon the English language and to contribute to the growth of each student’s personal vocabulary.

Latin II

Course Code 352000

Prerequisite: Latin I

1 Credit

Elective Students review material from Latin I, learn intermediate grammar and vocabulary, and continue to develop skills necessary to read Latin texts. They expand their understanding of Greco-Roman civilization and English derivatives.

The Spanish courses that follow are for students who wish to study Spanish as a second language. Spanish for Fluent Speakers is available for native/heritage Spanish speakers.

Spanish for Fluent Speakers I

Course Code 367000

1 Placement Test Credit

Elective Spanish for Fluent Speakers I is designed to meet the needs of students whose primary language is Spanish and who have minimal or no formal instruction in the language. While developing their current competencies in formal speaking and listening, students focus on the acquisition of comparable competencies in reading and writing. Upon successful completion of the course, students may continue in the Spanish for Fluent Speakers sequence.

Spanish for Fluent Speakers II

Course Code 367300

Prerequisite: Spanish for Fluent Speakers I or 1 Placement Test

1 Credit

Elective Spanish for Fluent Speakers II is designed to increase proficiency in reading and writing of students whose primary language is Spanish. Major grammar points are reviewed and finer points of grammar are studied, placing emphasis on style and structural accuracy. Comprehension and communication skills are refined through the reading and discussion of selections written by classic and modern authors in a variety of genres. Upon successful completion of this course, students may continue in the Spanish for Fluent Speakers series.

Spanish for Fluent Speakers III Honors

Course Code 367500

Grade(s): 9-12

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish for Fluent Speakers II or Placement Test

Elective Spanish for Fluent Speakers III is designed to further refine fluent speakers’ literacy and proficiency skills. Students read from a variety of genres representing numerous Spanish speaking countries. Students discuss current themes and events including world views, global challenges, and students as citizens of a global society. This course prepares students to enroll in AP Spanish. Upon successful completion of this course, the student may continue the sequence in Spanish for Fluent Speakers IV Honors.

Spanish I

Course Code 360000

1 Credit

Elective Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment in Spanish at the beginner-novice level, producing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Spanish II

Course Code 362000

Prerequisite: Spanish I

1 Credit

Elective Students continue to develop proficiency in Spanish at the intermediate-novice level in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They also read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples.