Chinese I - 5012

CHINESE I students will focus primarily on securing a Novice Low level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Chinese-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify memorized and familiar words when they are supported by gestures and visuals in informational texts, fictional texts, and conversations. With the help of gestures and visuals, students should be able to answer simple questions, express basic needs, and express feelings using memorized words and phrases. Additionally, students should be able to introduce themselves, express likes and dislikes, and name familiar people, places, and objects. Throughout the course, students will develop the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Chinese II - 5022

CHINESE II students will focus primarily on securing a Novice Mid-level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Chinese-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify some basic facts from memorized and familiar words and phrases when they are supported by gestures and visuals in informational texts, fictional texts, and conversations. Using a mixture of practiced or memorized words and phrases, simple sentences, and questions, students should be able to: Ask and answer simple questions; express basic needs; and express preferences, feelings, and react to those of others. Additionally, students should be able to present information about themselves, express likes and dislikes, and present familiar, everyday topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in CHINESE I

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Chinese III- 5032

CHINESE III students will focus primarily on securing a Novice High level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Chinese-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify the topic and some isolated facts and elements from simple sentences in informational and short fictional texts and understand familiar questions and statements from conversations. Using simple sentences and questions to keep the conversation on the topic, students should be able to request and provide information by asking and answering a few simple questions. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet basic needs related to routine everyday activities, and express, ask about and react to opinions, preferences, or feelings. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in CHINESE II

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Chinese IV- 5042

CHINESE IV students will focus primarily on developing an Intermediate Low level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Chinese \-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify the topic and related information from simple sentences in informational and short fictional texts and understand the main idea in short conversations. Using simple sentences and asking appropriate follow-up questions, students should be able to request and provide information in conversations on familiar topics. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet basic needs in familiar situations, and express, ask about and react with some details to opinions, preferences, or feelings on familiar topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in CHINESE III

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Chinese V- 5052

CHINESE V students will focus primarily on securing an Intermediate Low level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Chinese-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify and understand the main idea and key information in short conversations. Using a series of sentences and asking a variety of follow-up questions, students should be able to exchange information in conversations on familiar topics and some researched topics. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet their needs in a variety of familiar situations, exchange opinions, preferences, or feelings, and provide general advice on a variety of familiar topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a B- in CHINESE IV

1.0 Credit - Full Year

French I - 5112

FRENCH I students will focus primarily on securing a Novice Low level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of French-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify memorized and familiar words when they are supported by gestures and visuals in informational texts, fictional texts and conversations. With the help of gestures and visuals, students should be able to answer simple questions, express basic needs, and express feelings using memorized words and phrases. Additionally, students should be able to introduce themselves, express likes and dislikes, and name familiar people, places, and objects. Throughout the course, students will develop the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

French II - 5122

French II students will focus primarily on securing a Novice Mid-level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of French-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify some basic facts from memorized and familiar words and phrases when they are supported by gestures and visuals in informational texts, fictional texts, and conversations. Using a mixture of practiced or memorized words and phrases, simple sentences, and questions, students should be able to: ask and answer simple questions; express basic needs; and express preferences, feelings, and react to those of others. Additionally, students should be able to present information about themselves, express likes and dislikes, and present familiar, everyday topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in FRENCH I

1.0 Credit - Full Year

French III - 5132

FRENCH III students will focus primarily on securing a Novice High level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of French-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify the topic and some isolated facts and elements from simple sentences in informational and short fictional texts and understand familiar questions and statements from conversations. Using simple sentences and questions to keep the conversation on the topic, students should be able to request and provide information by asking and answering a few simple questions. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet basic needs related to routine everyday activities, and express, ask about and react to opinions, preferences, or feelings. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in FRENCH II

1.0 Credit - Full Year

French IV - 5142

FRENCH IV students will focus primarily on developing an Intermediate Low level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of French-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify the topic and related information from simple sentences in informational and short fictional texts and understand the main idea in short conversations. Using simple sentences and asking appropriate follow-up questions, students should be able to request and provide information in conversations on familiar topics. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet basic needs in familiar situations, and express, ask about and react with some details to opinions, preferences, or feelings on familiar topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in FRENCH III

1.0 Credit - Full Year

French V - 5152

FRENCH V students will focus primarily on securing an Intermediate Low level of proficiency and developing an intermediate Mide level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of French-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify and understand the main idea and key information in short straightforward informational and short fictional texts and understand the main idea and key information in short conversations. Using a series of sentences and asking a variety of follow-up questions, students should be able to exchange information in conversations on familiar topics and some researched topics. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet their needs in a variety of familiar situations, exchange opinions, preferences, or feelings, and provide general advice on a variety of familiar topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a B- in FRENCH IV

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Spanish I - 5212

SPANISH I students will focus primarily on securing a Novice Low level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify memorized and familiar words when they are supported by gestures and visuals in informational texts, fictional texts, and conversations. With the help of gestures and visuals, students should be able to answer simple questions, express basic needs, and express feelings using memorized words and phrases. Additionally, students should be able to introduce themselves, express likes and dislikes, and name familiar people, places, and objects. Throughout the course, students will develop the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Spanish II - 5222

SPANISH II students will focus primarily on securing a Novice Mid-level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify some basic facts from memorized and familiar words and phrases when they are supported by gestures and visuals in informational texts, fictional texts, and conversations. Using a mixture of practiced or memorized words and phases, simple sentences, and questions, students should be able to: ask and answer simple questions; express basic needs; and express preferences, feelings, and react to those of others. Additionally, students should be able to present information about themselves, express likes and dislikes, and present familiar, everyday topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in SPANISH I

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Spanish III - 5232

SPANISH III students will focus primarily on securing a Novice High level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify the topic and some isolated facts and elements from simple sentences in informational and short fictional texts and understand familiar questions and statements from conversations. Using simple sentences and questions to keep the conversation on the topic, students should be able to request and provide information by asking and answering a few simple questions. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet basic needs related to routine everyday activities, and express, ask about and react to opinions, preferences, or feelings. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- SPANISH II

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Spanish IV - 5242

SPANISH IV students will focus primarily on developing an Intermediate Low level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify the topic and related information from simple sentences in informational and short fictional texts and understand the main idea in short conversations. Using simple sentences and asking appropriate follow-up questions, students should be able to request and provide information in conversations on familiar topics. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet basic needs in familiar situations, and express, ask about and react with some details to opinions, preferences, or feelings on familiar topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a C- in SPANISH III

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Spanish V 5252

SPANISH V students will focus primarily on securing an Intermediate Low level of proficiency and developing an intermediate Mide level of proficiency in interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening). Students will also continue developing an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. By the end of the course, students should be able to identify and understand the main idea and key information in short straight-forward informational, and short fictional texts and understand the main idea and key information in short conversations. Using a series of sentences and asking a variety of follow-up questions, students should be able to exchange information in conversations on familiar topics and some researched topics. Additionally, students should be able to interact with others to meet their needs in a variety of familiar situations, exchange opinions, preferences, or feelings, and provide general advice on a variety of familiar topics. Throughout the course, students will continue developing the ability to show basic cultural awareness when communicating with others from the target culture.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: Earn a minimum grade of a B- in SPANISH IV

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Spanish Culture and Communication - 5262

This course presents an overview of the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and the reading of Hispanic literature. Students have the opportunity to practice and improve their language skills by reading and writing compositions and essays in Spanish. This course is recommended for immersion students, near-native speakers, and native speakers of Spanish.

Prerequisite: Spanish immersion students and native speakers

1.0 Credit - Full Year

Honors Spanish Culture and Literature* - 5263

This course is designed with the rigor and relevance for students wishing to take the Advanced Spanish Placement course the following year or as a prerequisite for SPANISH V. It presents a comprehensive overview of advanced Spanish grammar where the focus is on the accuracy of written and oral communication. Students are expected to speak entirely in Spanish. Writing assignments vary from short letters to persuasive essays. Students will also read literature and current event articles from a variety of Hispanic authors and are expected to discuss and critique all the material in the Spanish language. This course is recommended for Immersion students, near-native speakers, and native speakers of Spanish. The purpose of the class is to prepare students for the AP SPANISH course. Due to the demanding nature of this course, students who are highly motivated and ready for the rigorous academic challenge should take the course. Summer work is required for this course.

Prerequisite: SPANISH CULTURE & COMMUNICATION with a minimum grade of C-.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

AP Spanish Language & Culture* - 5274

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE is intended for students who wish to develop proficiency and integrate their language skills using authentic materials and sources. Students who enroll should already have advanced knowledge of the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples and should have attained a reasonable proficiency in using the language. Although these qualifications may be attained in a variety of ways, it is assumed that most students will be in the final stages of their secondary school training and will have had appropriate course work in the language. The four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – are carefully integrated throughout the course. Grammar is presented as a tool for accurate communication. The AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE course is designed to be comparable to advanced level (fifth- and sixth – semester) college/university Spanish language courses. Students will have the option of taking the AP exam for college credit at the end of the course and at their own expense. Summer work is required for this course.

Eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit through Seton Hall University

Prerequisite: SPANISH V with a recommended minimum grade of C or HONORS SPANISH COMMUNICATION & LITERATURE with a minimum grade of C or SPANISH IV students with a minimum grade of A and teacher recommendation.

1.0 Credit - Full Year

AP Spanish Literature & Culture* - 5284

The AP SPANISH LITERATURE & CULTURE course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American and Hispanic literature of the United States. Students continue to develop proficiencies across the full range of the modes of communication (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, and literary criticism). This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish appropriate to this level and covers the entire official AP Spanish Literature and Culture reading list. Students will have the option of taking the AP exam for college credit at the end of the course and at their own expense. Summer work is required for this course.

Prerequisite: AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE with a minimum grade of B- or a teacher recommendation

1.0 Credit - Full Year