World Language

Classes offered at various grade levels may require a prerequisite. Refer to the course catalog for detailed information. 

A world language is an academically rigorous course requiring students to complete work outside the classroom.  Students will be required to speak to classmates and the teacher in the language studied daily.  Students will memorize vocabulary and grammatical structures for written and oral performance.  Each level of the language consists of increasingly more complex skills and concepts.  Each new level builds on the previous level.  Therefore, it is recommended that a student have a “C” or better in one level in order to continue to the next level.

WL100 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD LANGUAGES (Grades 9-10) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

Students will be introduced to a variety of World Languages and their cultures. Students will learn basic grammar concepts and simple vocabulary that can be applied in any of the World Language courses. This course will focus on strategies and skills for language learning.

WL121 GERMAN 1 (Grades 9-12)     

Weight 1.05 Credit 1/year

German 1 introduces students to the language and cultures of German speaking communities.  We seek to develop speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.  The student will develop his vocabulary through a variety of authentic activities at an elementary using grammar level to facilitate his use of the language.

WL122 GERMAN 2 (Grades 10-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in German 1 or written permission of the teacher.

German 2 is a continuation of the first year, with the vocabulary being expanded and more emphasis put on grammar to help the student progress more rapidly in his speaking and writing skills.  The study of the cultures of German speaking countries will continue.  

WL123 GERMAN 3 (Grades 11-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in German 2 or written permission of the teacher.

With German 3, the student will continue his study of basic German grammar using the structures and vocabulary in the development of higher-level thinking skills.  Emphasis is put on developing listening skills and gaining greater oral proficiency.  During this year the student also has the opportunity for more in-depth studies of Germanic cultures.

WL124 GERMAN 4 (Grade 12)    

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in German 3 or written permission of the teacher.

German 4 reviews and consolidates the grammatical structures taught in the earlier levels.  Students will continue to develop their knowledge of the language and culture.  During this year, more attention is given to self-expression in writing and oral discussions.

WL141 SPANISH 1 (Grades 9-12)     

Weight 1.05 Credit 1/year

Spanish 1 introduces students to the language and cultures of Spanish speaking communities.  We seek to develop speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.  The student will develop his vocabulary through a variety of authentic activities using grammar to facilitate his use of the language.

WL142 SPANISH 2 (Grades 10-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 1 or written permission of the teacher.

Spanish 2 is a continuation of the first year, with the vocabulary being expanded and more emphasis put on grammar to help the student progress more rapidly in his speaking and writing skills.  The study of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries will continue.   

WL143 SPANISH 3 (Grades 11-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 2 or written permission of the teacher.

With Spanish 3, the student will continue his study of basic Spanish grammar using the structures and vocabulary in the development of higher-level thinking skills.  Emphasis is put on developing listening skills and gaining greater oral proficiency.  During this year the student also has the opportunity for more in-depth studies of Hispanic cultures. 

WL144 SPANISH 4 (Grade 12)     

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 3 or written permission by the teacher.

Spanish 4 reviews and consolidates the grammatical structures taught in the earlier levels.  Students will continue to develop their knowledge of the language and culture. During this year, more attention is given to self-expression in writing and oral discussions.

WLASL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 (Grades 9-12)   

Weight 1.05 Credit 1/year

In this course, students will learn the basics of American Sign Language in order to engage in conversation and communicate effectively.  The course will focus on fingerspelling, numbers, and structure.  It will also include phrases and words commonly used on a daily basis.  Additionally, students will become familiar with the deaf community and culture.  Students will begin to converse with classmates and the teacher in ASL.

WLASL2     AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 (Grades 10-12)   

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in ASL 1 or written permission by the teacher.

 Students will build upon what they already have learned in the first level.   Students will be exposed to more complex  grammar and sentence structure .  Cultural exploration of the deaf community will continue in this course, with the possibility of guests from the deaf community.

WLASL3   AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 (Grades 11-12)   

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in ASL 2 or written permission by the teacher.

 Students will continue to study American Sign Language with a more rigorous focus on interpersonal communication and conversation. Students will be expected to communicate using ASL on a daily basis and learn new words and concepts to enhance their understanding and use of ASL. Students will continue to learn about the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture. Most instruction will be in ASL. Students will continue to learn more complex grammar and sentence structure.

WLASL4 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 4 

(Grades 12)  

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/year

Prerequisite recommendation:  A grade of “C” or better in ASL 3 or written permission by the teacher.

ASL 4 will be more hands on that 1-3. Students will be expected to communicate solely in ASL with the teacher and each other. Instruction will be in ASL. Students will be looking for Deaf events t go

to throughout the year. They write reflection papers and research papers. Students will be watching and analyzing videos of native speakers of ASL.