World Languages

503903

Exploring World Languages

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Exploring World Languages provides an introduction to familiarize students with the fundamental principles and cultures of various languages for the purpose of helping students determine which language they want to study.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

501100

Introduction to American Sign

Language SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7

American Sign Language (ASL) creates a visual-gestural environment that introduces ASL grammar and vocabulary without presenting English equivalents. This course includes interactive activities, cultural awareness education, and individual feedback. Emphasis is on appropriate language use in common communication settings.

FRENCH

530400

Introduction to French Language and Culture

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Introduction to French Language and Culture exposes students to the French language and to the cultures of the French-speaking world. Students begin to develop skills in understanding and communicating in French while learning about the products, practices, and perspectives of French speakers in order to foster cultural awareness and appreciation.

530603

Introduction to French SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7

Introduction to French familiarizes students with a variety of areas of the French language. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are interwoven through interesting and engaging activities. Elements of the French-speaking world and culture appear throughout the course, including people, geographical locations, and histories

GERMAN

540104

Introduction to German Language and Culture

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Introduction to German Language and Culture exposes students to the German language and to the cultures of the German-speaking world. Students begin to develop skills in understanding and communicating in German while learning about the products, practices, and perspectives of German speakers in order to foster cultural awareness and appreciation.

540603

Introduction to German SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7

Introduction to German familiarizes students with a variety of areas of the German language. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are interwoven through interesting and engaging activities. Elements of the German-speaking world and culture appear throughout the course, including people, geographical locations, and histories.

SPANISH

570100

Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture

Quarter(s): 1

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture exposes students to the Spanish language and to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students begin to develop skills in understanding and communicating in Spanish while learning about the products, practices and perspectives of Spanish speakers in order to foster cultural awareness and appreciation.

570303

Introduction to Spanish SEM

Quarter(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 6, 7

Introduction to Spanish familiarizes students with a variety of areas of the Spanish language. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are interwoven through interesting and engaging activities. Elements of the Spanish-speaking world and culture appear throughout the course, including people, geographical locations, and histories.

570306

Spanish FY

Quarter(s): 4

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Spanish enables students to communicate on very familiar topics in Spanish, starting with memorized single words and phrases and moving towards an increased variety of words and phrases. The course includes study of the formal structure of Spanish in order to support communication skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing). An emphasis is placed on the cultural products and practices where Spanish is spoken so students will begin to develop an understanding of the perspectives of those cultures.

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT BEARING COURSES

FRENCH

50143S1/50143S2

French I

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

French I enables students to communicate on very familiar topics in French, starting with memorized single words and phrases then moving towards an increased variety of words and phrases. The course studies the formal structure of French in order to support communication skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing). Emphasis is placed on the cultural products and practices where French is spoken so students develop an understanding of the perspectives of those cultures.

50153S1/50153S2

French II

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: French I

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

French II equips students to communicate and exchange information in French about familiar topics using phrases and basic sentences. Students begin to interact in short social dialogue by asking and answering simple questions. This course expands the study of the formal structure of French in order to continue developing students’ communication skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).

GERMAN

50193S1/50193S2

German I

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

German I enables students to communicate on very familiar topics in the target language, starting with memorized single words then phrases and moving towards an increased variety of words and phrases. The course studies the formal structure of German in order to support communication skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing). Emphasis is placed on the cultural products and practices where German is spoken so that students develop an understanding of the perspectives of those cultures.

50203S1/50203S2

German II

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: German I

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

German II equips students to communicate and exchange information in German about familiar topics using phrases and basic sentences. Students begin to interact in short social dialogue by asking and answering simple questions. This course expands the study of the formal structure of German in order to continue developing students’ communication skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).

SPANISH

50333S1/50333S1

Spanish I

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: None

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Spanish I enables students to communicate on very familiar topics in Spanish, starting with memorized single words and phrases then moving towards an increased variety of words and phrases. The course studies the formal structure of Spanish in order to support communication skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing). Emphasis is placed on the cultural products and practices where Spanish is spoken so students develop an understanding of the perspectives of those cultures.

50343S1/50343S2

Spanish II

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: Spanish I

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Spanish II equips students to communicate and exchange information in Spanish about familiar topics using phrases and basic sentences. Students begin to interact in short social dialogue by asking and answering simple questions. This course expands the study of the formal structure of Spanish to continue developing students’ communication skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).

50383S1/50383S2

Spanish for Heritage Speakers

Semester(s): 2

Prerequisite: Heritage Spanish Speaker

Grade Level(s): 7, 8

Spanish for Heritage Speakers is designed for students who have grown-up in a Spanish-speaking home, already speak Spanish, and would like to develop stronger literacy skills in Spanish. This course provides instruction directed at students’ continued development of existing competencies in the Spanish language. Students acquire skills that range from learning grammar and spelling, developing specialized vocabulary through the study of other disciplines, and interpretation and analysis of different literary genres. Additionally, students increase their awareness and appreciation of different Spanish-speaking cultures. This course will compare and contrast language functions between Spanish and English and enhance language skills in both languages, but will be exclusively taught in Spanish.