IB World Language & Cultures Courses

IB French I SL

Course Code 341102

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: French IV H or teacher recommendation 

IB Language B—French courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language).

IB French I HL

Course Code 341103

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: French IV H or teacher recommendation 

IB Language B—French courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language).

IB French DE

Course Code 341106

Grade(s): 11-12

Prerequisite: French IV H

Students in French DE study global themes and topics using more sophisticated communication at an intermediate-mid level in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on the abilities to interact, persuade, compare, and contrast orally and in writing. Students study literary works as well as current and historical events representing the various geographical regions of the world where French is spoken. This course awards 6 college credits. This course is offered at HHS.

IB German I SL

Course Code 371102

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: German IV H or teacher recommendation

Language B—German courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language).

IB German I HL

Course Code 371103

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: German IV H or teacher recommendation

Language B—German courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. IB high-level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language).

IB German DE

Course Code 371106

Grade(s): 11-12

1 Credit

Prerequisite: German IV H

Students in German DE study selected AP global themes and topics using more sophisticated communication in German at an intermediate-mid-level in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on the abilities to interact, persuade, compare, and contrast both orally and in writing. Students study literary works as well as current and historical events representing the various geographical regions of the world where German is spoken. This course awards 6 college credits. This course is offered at HHS.

IB Latin I SL

Course Code 350102

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Latin IV H or teacher recommendation

IB Classical Languages—Latin courses seek to strike a balance between the study of the classic Latin language itself (structure, meaning, and formulation) and the civilization it reflects (particularly its culture, philosophies, and institutions). Course content enables students to understand, translate, and appreciate a classical Latin text; relate literature to its historical or social background; recognize the current relevance of ancient literature; and apply acquired knowledge to other subjects. For HL classes assessments will vary.

IB Latin I HL

Course Code 350103

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Latin IV H or teacher recommendation

IB high-level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. IB Classical Languages—Latin courses seek to strike a balance between the study of the classic Latin language itself (structure, meaning, and formulation) and the civilization it reflects (particularly its culture, philosophies, and institutions). Course content enables students to understand, translate, and appreciate a classical Latin text; relate literature to its historical or social background; recognize the current relevance of ancient literature; and apply acquired knowledge to other subjects. For HL classes assessments will vary.

IB Russian I SL

Course Code 385102

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Russian IV H or teacher recommendation

Language B—Russian courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language). For HL classes assessments will vary.

IB Russian I HL

Course Code 385103

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Russian IV H or teacher recommendation

IB high-level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. IB Language B—Russian courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language). For HL classes assessments will vary.

IB Spanish I SL

Course Code 361102

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish IV H or teacher recommendation

Language B—Spanish courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language).

IB Spanish I HL

Course Code 361103

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish IV H or teacher recommendation

IB Language B—IB high level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. Spanish courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exams. These courses focus on improving students’ accuracy and fluency in oral and written communication (usually in the students’ “second” language).

IB Spanish Language & Literature I SL

Course Code 365502

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish IV H or teacher recommendation

Language A: Language and Literature—Spanish courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language A: Language and Literature exams. Course content includes an in-depth study of various text types and literary forms, composition for purpose and audience, and the context and elements of literature. The course includes oral and written assignments and is designed for students highly competent in using Spanish in an academic context. For HL classes assessments will vary.

IB Spanish Language & Literature I HL

Course Code 365503

Grade(s): 11

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish IV H or teacher recommendation

IB high-level courses dive deeper into the content and require multiple and varied assessments. IB Language A: Language and Literature—Spanish courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language A: Language and Literature exams. Course content includes an in-depth study of various text types and literary forms, composition for purpose and audience, and the context and elements of literature. The course includes oral and written assignments and is designed for students highly competent in using Spanish in an academic context. For HL classes assessments will vary.