World Language

World Language Core Courses

French I Grades 9-12

French I is an introductory level course for French at the high school level. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in French, and an appreciation for the cultures of the French speaking (Francophone) population. This course provides students with the fundamental background required to understand, to speak, to read, and to write a world language. Students will be introduced to the four basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing. The emphasis during the first year is on oral/aural development. Culturally meaningful authentic materials are used as the core for thematic units of World Language study through conversational skills.

Prerequisite: None.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Mandarin Chinese I Grades 9-12

Mandarin Chinese I is an introductory level course for Mandarin at the high school level. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in Mandarin, and an appreciation for Chinese culture. World language study offers students state, national and international perspectives of their world. Priority is given to conversational skills along with the development of grammar and appreciation of culture.

Prerequisite: None.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Spanish I Grades 9-12

Spanish I is an introductory level course for Spanish at the high school level. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in Spanish, and an appreciation for the cultures of the Spanish speaking population. The emphasis during the first year is on oral/aural development. Culturally meaningful authentic materials are used as the core for thematic units of World Language study through conversational skills. World language study offers students state, national and international perspectives of their world. Priority is given to conversational skills along with the development of grammar and appreciation of culture.

Prerequisite: None.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Heritage Spanish I Grades 9-12

Spanish for Heritage Speakers I is a proficiency-based course involving meaningful use of language for real communicative purposes. Instruction focuses on what students can do with the language and builds upon their Level 1 literacy skills specifically in reading & writing. Students will interact and communicate with others while gaining an understanding of and respect for the cultural perspectives, practices, and products of different cultures. Critical thinking skills will be strengthened through problem-solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning. Connections are made between the various disciplines by incorporating visual and performing arts, health and physical education, language arts literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and workplace readiness into the classroom. In addition, speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills are focused upon in greater depth and breadth. Students will be required to express themselves in the target language utilizing a variety of time frames, moods, and extensive vocabulary.

Prerequisite: None.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

French II Grades 9-12

French II is a continuation of studies for students who have shown proficiency in French and successfully completed the entry-level French I course at the high school/middle school level. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in French, and an appreciation for the cultures of the French speaking (Francophone) population. Listening is extended to more difficult dialogue, narrative and description; speaking, to diversified expression of fact, interpretation and comment; reading, to varied types and topics; writing, to more complex and freer prose. Content and vocabulary expand background knowledge dealing with geographical, historical and cultural aspects of the regions and/or countries where the language is used. All work is aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of the cultural milieu of the language studied. This course helps to solidify the basis of the foreign language study to enable the student to communicate more freely in the target language and pursue the advanced levels.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Mandarin Chinese II Grades 9-12

Mandarin Chinese II is a communicative course for high school students continuing their Chinese language studies. There are two instructional components, culture and language. Cultural instruction is theme-and-project-based, organized around discovering common Chinese geography and comparing it to the United States. Of the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, emphasis is placed on speaking and the development of grammar, with special instruction continuously directed into recognizing and writing 120-150 HSK (the international Chinese Proficiency Test that is world widely used, which is essential for keeping on constructing a solid foundation for the future Chinese learning. The three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, presentational) and the study of the cultures of Chinese-speaking people are integral parts of the course. The Novice-High proficiency levels and sublevels of NCSSFL-ACTFL can-do benchmarks and indicators are used to assess students’ progress throughout the year. The benchmarks for this course are also to prepare the second year Mandarin students to sit for the international HSK 2 test, should they choose.

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Mandarin Chinese I.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Spanish II Grades 9-10

Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in Spanish and an appreciation for the cultures of the Spanish speaking population. The study of world languages offers students local, national and international perspectives of the world. The refinement of conversational skills is prioritized, as well the development of grammar and appreciation of culture. Listening is extended to more difficult dialogue, narrative and description; speaking, to diversified expression of fact, interpretation and comment; reading, to varied types and topics; writing, to more complex and freer prose. Content and vocabulary expand background knowledge dealing with geographical, historical and cultural aspects of the regions and/or countries where the language is used. All work is aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of the cultural milieu of the language studied. This course helps to solidify the basis of the foreign language study to enable the student to communicate more freely in the target language and pursue the advanced levels.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Honors Spanish II Grades 9-10

Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in Spanish and an appreciation for the cultures of the Spanish-speaking population. The study of world languages offers students local, national, and international perspectives of the world. The refinement of conversational skills is prioritized, as well as the development of grammar and appreciation of culture. Listening is extended to more difficult dialogue, narrative, and description; speaking, to diversified expression of fact, interpretation, and comment; reading, to varied types and topics; writing, to more complex and freer prose. Content and vocabulary expand background knowledge dealing with geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of the regions and/or countries where the language is used. All work is aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of the cultural milieu of the language studied.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ or better in Spanish 1 and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

French III Grades 10-12

French III is an intermediate level course for French at the high school level. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in French and an appreciation for the cultures of the French speaking population. New vocabulary is introduced to maintain and improve the student's ability to communicate. More emphasis is placed on oral and written compositions. Students are familiarized with the history of the country and the spread and influence of its language throughout the world. Topics dealing with current events, culture, and civilization are studied and discussed. Emphasis on correct use of structure is continued through the study of culturally meaningful authentic materials.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II.

Honors French III Grades 10-12

Honors French III is an honors level course for French at the high school level. This course offers a more challenging and intensive study of the target language and culture. The Level III language class, conducted almost exclusively in the target language, will enhance students’ abilities to communicate with proficiency through listening, speaking, reading and writing. It will provide students with a review of important grammatical materials, covered in greater depth, and more complex patterns. Guided and free-style compositions and intensive conversation practice constitute an integral part of the course work. This course provides a culturally enriched program in which oral, written and reading proficiency as well as cultural awareness are developed.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ or better in French II and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Mandarin Chinese III Grades 10-12

Mandarin III is an intermediate level course for Chinese at the high school level. Emphasis will be placed on oral and written compositions. There are two instructional components, culture and language. The cultural instruction is theme-and-project-based, organized around discovering Chinese social life and comparing it to the respective counterparts of the outside world. Students are guided by the cultural essential questions to form groups and select themes to work on the project on their own. Language learning continues with increased emphasis on correct use of sentence structures through the study of culturally meaningful and authentic materials related to the twelve daily scenarios belonging in four units that are presented in the third volume of Discovering Chinese Pro series. The three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, presentational) and the study of the cultures of Chinese-speaking people are integral parts of the course. The Intermediate-Low proficiency levels and sublevels of NCSSFL-ACTFL can-do benchmarks and indicators are used to assess students’ progress throughout the year. The benchmarks for this course are to prepare the third year Mandarin students to sit for the international HSK 2 or 3 test, should they choose.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin Chinese II.

Honors Mandarin Chinese III Grades 10-12

Honors Mandarin Chinese III is an honors level course for Chinese at the high school level that offers a more challenging and intensive study of the Mandarin language and culture. Emphasis will be placed on oral and written compositions. There are two instructional components, culture and language, both aligned with the six themes of AP requirements, respectively Global Challenges, Beauty and Aesthetics, Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Science and Technology and Contemporary Life. Language learning continues with increased emphasis on correct use of sentence structures through the study of culturally meaningful and authentic materials related to the twelve daily scenarios. The three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, presentational) and the study of the cultures of Chinese-speaking people are integral parts of the course. The Intermediate-Low proficiency levels and sublevels of NCSSFL-ACTFL can-do benchmarks and indicators are used to assess students’ progress throughout the year. The benchmarks for this course are to prepare the third year Mandarin students to sit for the international HSK 2 or 3 test, should they choose.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ in Mandarin Chinese II and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Spanish III Grades 10-12

Spanish III is an intermediate level course for Spanish at the high school level. This course emphasizes the three modes of communication in Spanish and an appreciation for the cultures of the Spanish speaking population. New vocabulary is introduced to maintain and improve the student's ability to communicate. More emphasis is placed on oral and written compositions. Students are familiarized with the history of the country and the spread and influence of its language throughout the world. Topics dealing with current events, culture, and civilization are studied and discussed. Emphasis on correct use of structure is continued through the study of culturally meaningful authentic materials.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II.

Honors Spanish III Grades 10-12

Honors Spanish III is an honors level course at the high school level. This course offers a more challenging and intensive study of the target language and culture. The Level III language class, conducted almost exclusively in the target language, will enhance students’ abilities to communicate with proficiency through listening, speaking, reading and writing. It will provide students with a review of important grammatical materials, covered in greater depth, and more complex patterns. Guided and free-style compositions and intensive conversation practice constitute an integral part of the course work. This course provides a culturally enriched program in which oral, written and reading proficiency as well as cultural awareness are developed.

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of ‘90’ or better in Spanish II and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Honors French IV Grades 11-12

Honors French IV is an advanced level course for French at the high school level for students who are dedicated to their own proficiencies in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language. Intensive conversational practice, intensive reading for comprehension and discussion, and guided composition are required. Grammatical structures previously studied are reviewed. Additional complex grammar patterns and structures are developed and/or reinforced at this level. Reading will be enhanced by the continuation of the study of literature and culture. An appreciation of the culture will form an integral part of the world language learning experience. This level is conducted almost exclusively in the target language.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors French III and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Note: This is a Dual Enrollment course and is affiliated with a college/university. Students who enroll in this course are responsible for the tuition as required by each college/university, if applicable. New Milford teachers have been approved by the respective college/university to teach dual enrollment courses. For this Ramapo College course the cost of tuition is approximately $509.44 for the course. Tuition is subject to change.

Honors Mandarin Chinese IV Grades 11-12

Honors Mandarin Chinese Culture IV offers a more challenging and intensive study of the Mandarin language and culture. The Level III language class, conducted almost exclusively in the target language, will reinforce and supplement the student's oral and written language skills through performing a series of genuine cultural and social tasks focusing on comparing and contrasting various aspects of modern China to the United States. The tasks are aligned with the six themes of AP requirements, respectively Global Challenges, Beauty and Aesthetics, Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Science and Technology and Contemporary Life. The instruction is organized around task/project based communicative activities that allow the students to gain fluency, accuracy and complexity of the language in performing different language functions. The lessons designed to implement the instructions are themed-based, reflecting National Standards 5Cs as well as three modes of communications (interpretive, interpersonal, presentational). The text students will use, refer to or create goes beyond language to different aspects of modern China’s society. The Intermediate-Low proficiency levels and sublevels of NCSSFL-ACTFL can-do benchmarks and indicators are used to assess students’ progress throughout the year.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Mandarin Chinese III and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Honors Spanish IV Grades 11-12

Honors Spanish IV is an advanced level course for Spanish at the high school level for students who are dedicated to their own proficiencies in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language. Intensive conversational practice, intensive reading for comprehension and discussion, and guided composition are required. Grammatical structures previously studied are reviewed. Additional complex grammar patterns and structures are developed and/or reinforced at this level. Reading will be enhanced by the continuation of the study of literature and culture. An appreciation of the culture will form an integral part of the world language learning experience. This level is conducted almost exclusively in the target language.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Spanish III and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

AP French Language & Culture Grades 11-12

AP French Language & Culture is an intensive, college level course designed for the serious student who aims to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and reading in high school, and into college. Course content will reflect intellectual interests shared by the students and teacher (the arts, current events, literature, sports, etc.). Materials will include audio and video recordings, films, newspapers, magazines, literary short stories, short novels, and excerpts from French literature. Correct structure will be reviewed and reinforced; fine points and nuances will be introduced with the aim of developing proficient use of most grammatical forms and processes: verb tenses and moods, pronouns, prepositions, negation, comparison, sequence of tenses, idioms. Students enrolled in the AP French Language & Culture course are expected to make a commitment to taking the AP Examination administered by the College Board in May.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors French IV and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility (please refer to page 3).

AP Chinese Language & Culture Grade 12

AP Chinese Language and Culture is a full-year course taught exclusively in Chinese. It will use authentic resources including online print, audio, and audiovisual resources, as well as traditional print resources such as literature, essays, and magazine and newspaper articles. With the aims of providing students with various opportunities and a diverse learning experience to further develop their proficiencies across the three communicative modes and the five goal areas, this course strives to equip students both linguistically and culturally so to prepare them to successfully speak, read and converse in Chinese in the school setting and real-life situations. Developing the students’ appreciation and awareness of both contemporary and historical Chinese culture is therefore a big integrating part throughout the entire course. The course content covers the following themes: School, Family, Festival, Customs, Travel, Transportation, People, Society, Famous People, History, Literature and Arts, which reflects various intellectual aspects in cultural celebrations, beliefs, career, family relationship, human communities, global issues, current events, environmental concerns, art and music appreciation, literature and poetry. Students enrolled in the AP Chinese Language and Culture course are expected to make a commitment to taking the AP Examination administered by the College Board in May.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Mandarin IV and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

AP Spanish Language & Culture Grades 11-12

AP Spanish Language and Culture is an intensive, college level course designed for the serious student who aims to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and reading in high school, and into college. Course content will reflect intellectual interests shared by the students and teacher (the arts, current events, literature, sports, etc.). Materials will include audio and video recordings, films, newspapers, magazines, literary short stories, short novels, and excerpts from Spanish literature. Correct structure will be reviewed and reinforced; fine points and nuances will be introduced with the aim of developing proficient use of most grammatical forms and processes: verb tenses and moods, pronouns, prepositions, negation, comparison, sequence of tenses, idioms. Students enrolled in the AP Spanish Language & Culture course are expected to make a commitment to taking the AP Examination administered by the College Board in May.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Spanish IV and Teacher Recommendation Required.

Approved for NCAA DI and DII athletic eligibility.

Multilingual Learner Courses

ESL Instructional Grades 9-12

The English Language Service program is designed to improve the English language skills of Multilingual learners (MLs) by developing a level of proficiency in the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on oral proficiency in English needed for immediate daily functioning, including topics of high-level interest to the students. Attention will be given to a refinement of both oral and written communication through a variety of exercises and projects on the topics covered in the class. Also, an emphasis on reading and writing, for a variety of purposes including critical thinking, will be emphasized. Success is measured by multiple criteria. A student is considered successful when able to compete with native English speakers in the classroom during content area instruction.

ESL Tutorial Grades 9-12

Newcomer Multilingual learners in this course receive additional English support in their content area classes. Students have the opportunity to complete coursework and prepare for assessments with guidance.

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