World Language Courses

COURSE: French I

OPEN TO: Grades 9-12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned an overall C average.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

The goal of French I is the acquisition of correct habits of understanding and speaking French. The listening and speaking approach features patterned practice of basic structures and simple, useful vocabulary in meaningful situations. Reading and writing French are introduced after the student masters the material through listening and speaking practice. Lessons are enhanced by reference to the culture of Spanish-speaking people.

COURSE: French II

OPEN TO: Grades 10-12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned a

C average or better in French I.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

The goal of French II is the continued acquisition of effective habits of communication. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading and writing. The study of culture is also continued.

COURSE: French III

OPEN TO: Grades 11-12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned a C+ average or better in French II.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

French III has a special emphasis on oral proficiency. Students’ understanding of grammar is strengthened by formal analysis of grammatical structures already familiar to them. French III aims to enhance the students’ vocabulary through further acquisition of reading skills.

COURSE: French IV

OPEN TO: Grade 12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned a B average in French III.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW: The goal of French IV is the mastery of grammar, verb structures and vocabulary. Listening and speaking skills are further developed through speeches, films, short stories and discussions.

COURSE: French III/IV

OPEN TO: Grades 11-12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned a C+ average or better in French II.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

French III/IV has a special emphasis on oral proficiency. Students’ understanding of grammar is strengthened by formal analysis of grammatical structures already familiar to them. French III/IV aims to enhance the students’ vocabulary through further acquisition of reading skills. Listening and speaking skills are further developed through speeches, films, short stories and discussions.

COURSE: Spanish I

OPEN TO: Grades 9-12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned an overall C average.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

The goal of Spanish I is the acquisition of correct habits of understanding and speaking Spanish. The listening and speaking approach features patterned practice of basic structures and simple, useful vocabulary in meaningful situations. Reading and writing Spanish are introduced after the student masters the material through listening and speaking practice. Lessons are enhanced by reference to the culture of Spanish-speaking people.

COURSE: Spanish II

OPEN TO: Grades 10-12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned a

C average or better in Spanish I.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

The goal of Spanish II is the continued acquisition of effective habits of communication. Emphasis is on listening, speaking, reading and writing. The study of culture is also continued.

COURSE: Spanish III

OPEN TO: Grades 11-12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned a C+ average or better in Spanish II.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

Spanish III has a special emphasis on oral proficiency. In addition, the students’ understanding of grammar is strengthened by formal analysis of grammatical structures already familiar to them. Spanish III aims to enhance the students’ vocabulary through further acquisition of reading skills.

COURSE: Spanish IV/PreAP

OPEN TO: Grade 12

PREREQUISITE: To be successful, it is strongly recommended that students have earned a B average in Spanish III or teacher recommendation

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

The goal of Spanish IV/PreAP is the mastery of grammar, verb structures and vocabulary. Listening and speaking skills are further developed through speeches, films, short stories and discussions. The class will be conducted in Spanish.

COURSE: Spanish for Native Speakers

OPEN TO: Grades 9 - 12

PREREQUISITE: Passing the oral interview and written test designed for this class or by teacher recommendation.

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

The course for Native Speakers is accelerated to cover Spanish I the first semester and Spanish II the second semester. The course is taught in Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, speaking and listening to the Spanish language. It provides instruction directed at student’s continued development of existing competences in Spanish. Students will acquire skills that range from learning grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and reading/writing strategies to enhance their writing, reading and speaking abilities in Spanish. This course offers the Spanish-speaking students the opportunity to study Spanish formally in an academic setting.

COURSE: AP Spanish Language

OPEN TO: Grades 11-12

PREREQUISITE: B in Spanish IV/PreAP

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

The focus of this class is an intensive review and enhancement of Spanish listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Conducted in Spanish, this course provides students with a wide variety of Spanish literature through readings and films for discussion and writing. Advanced grammar is also one of the main components of this course. At the end of the course, students may elect to take the AP Spanish Language Test, which, if passed, may provide college credit.

COURSE: Spanish IV - Dual Credit 

OPEN TO: Grade 11- 12 

PREREQUISITE: Passing Kishwaukee College Proficiency Exams for courses 101 and 102. 

CREDIT: 1 

OVERVIEW: This class will follow Kishwaukee curriculum to cover material for courses SPA201 (3 credits) and SPA202 (3 credits). Students further develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the study of advanced topics in grammar and vocabulary in conjunction with composition, reading, conversational, and discussion activities of short works by a variety of authors from Spain and Latin America, as well as films and other authentic material.

COURSE: Intrigas: Advanced Spanish Through Literature and Film

OPEN TO: Grade 12

PREREQUISITE: Counselor and/or Teacher Approval

CREDIT: 1

OVERVIEW:

Intrigas is an advanced-level Spanish course that deepens students' linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding through the analysis of literature and film from the Spanish-speaking world. The course emphasizes critical thinking, interpretive skills, and advanced grammar in context by engaging students with a diverse selection of authentic short stories, plays, and films.