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.