World Language
World Language
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The primary goal of the World Language Program is to provide students with the skills to communicate in at least one language other than English, and increase their understanding of other cultures. Students will expand their knowledge of other disciplines through their study of language and culture, as well as participate in multilingual communities. A multimedia approach is used in the acquisition, demonstration, and assessment of World Language skills.
The State of Connecticut requires students to take one full-year world language course beginning with the graduating class of 2023. Students who successfully complete a full-year Spanish or French course will earn one high school credit. In addition to the graduation requirement, students are encouraged to continue taking language classes, as many universities recommend that students complete at least two years of the same language. (Three years are strongly recommended.)
Team Leader: Ines Dunn
French 1
French 1
Grades 9-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 369
Prerequisite: None.
Description: Students are expected to learn basic communication skills based on grammar and vocabulary. These skills are enhanced by oral and written exercises, directed classroom conversation and dialogues, short original dialogues, short original compositions and selected readings. All activities planned with the objective of learning about the many cultures of Francophone countries through authentic sources to build both oral and written proficiency. The pace of this course allows students the opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
Honors French 2
Honors French 2
Grades 9-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 362
Prerequisite: B+ in French 1.
Description: The students expand their knowledge of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary, increasing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French in order to communicate in a wide range of situations. They will use authentic materials featuring native speakers and cultural topics of the francophone world. Students will prepare presentations and read challenging selections with emphasis on grammar.
French 2
French 2
Grades 9-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 363
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1.
Description: Students expand their knowledge of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary, increasing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French in order to communicate in a wide range of situations. They will use authentic materials featuring native speakers and cultural topics of the francophone world. Students in this course will continue to build the language foundation acquired in beginning levels. The pace of this class allows students the opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
Honors French 3
Honors French 3
Grades 10-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 364
Prerequisite: B+ in Honors French 2.
Description: The focus is on productive language skills as students review and increase knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary. There is an emphasis on oral and written exercises, original dialogues, composition, selected readings, and discussions. Cultural components are introduced through authentic materials including newspapers, magazines, videos, and television. Students will prepare presentations and read challenging selections with more emphasis on grammar.
French 3
French 3
Grades 10-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 365
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 2.
Description: The focus is on productive language skills as students review and increase knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary. There is emphasis on oral and written exercises, original dialogues, composition, selected readings, and discussions. Cultural components are introduced through authentic materials including newspapers, magazines, videos, and television. Students in this course will continue to build the language foundation acquired in French 2. The pace of this course allows students the opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
Honors French 4
Honors French 4
Grades 11-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 366
Prerequisite: B+ in Honors French 3.
Description: Students review and expand grammar and vocabulary. Reading selections and other course material enhance cultural understanding. There is an emphasis on oral expression and writing using advanced French grammar. Students will prepare presentations and read challenging selections with more emphasis on grammar.
French 4
French 4
Grades 11-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 367
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3.
Description: Students review and expand grammar and vocabulary. Reading selections and other course material enhance cultural understanding. There is an emphasis on oral expression and writing using advanced French grammar. Students will prepare presentations and read challenging selections with more emphasis on grammar.
Honors French 5
Honors French 5
Grade 12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 368
Prerequisite: B+ in Honors French 4.
Description: This course places a major emphasis on complete communication in French. Students refine their oral, listening, and writing skills using advanced grammar, selections, written for native speakers, presentations, and short novels.
Spanish 1
Spanish 1
Grades 9-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 394
Prerequisite: None.
Description: Students are expected to learn basic communication skills based on grammar and vocabulary. These skills are enhanced by oral and written exercises, directed classroom conversation and dialogues, short original dialogues, short original compositions, and selected readings. All activities are planned with the objective of learning about the many cultures of Hispanic countries through authentic sources to build both oral and written proficiency. The pace of this course allows students the opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
Honors Spanish 2
Honors Spanish 2
Grades 9-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 354
Prerequisite: B+ in Spanish 1.
Description: Students expand their knowledge of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary increasing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish in order to communicate in a wide range of situations. They will use authentic material featuring native speakers and Hispanic cultural topics. Students will prepare presentations and read challenging selections with emphasis on grammar.
Spanish 2
Spanish 2
Grades 9-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 355
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1.
Description: Students expand their knowledge of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary increasing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish in order to communicate in a wide range of situations. They will use authentic material featuring native speakers and Hispanic cultural topics Students in this course will continue to build the language foundation acquired in beginning levels. The pace of this course allows students the opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
Honors Spanish 3
Honors Spanish 3
Grades 10-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 356
Prerequisite: B+ in Honors Spanish 2.
Description: The focus is on productive language skill as students review and increase knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. There is emphasis on oral and written exercises, original dialogues, compositions, selected readings, and discussions. Cultural components are introduced through authentic materials including newspapers, magazines, videos, and television. Honors Spanish 3 students will prepare presentations and read challenging selections with emphasis on grammar.
Spanish 3
Spanish 3
Grades 10-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 357
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2.
Description: The focus is on productive language skills as students review and increase knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. There is emphasis on basic oral and written proficiency. Cultural components are introduced through authentic materials including newspapers, magazines, videos, and television. Students in this course will continue to build the language foundation acquired in the Spanish 2 course. The pace of this course allows students the opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
Honors Spanish 4
Honors Spanish 4
Grades 11-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 358
Prerequisite: B+ in Honors Spanish 3.
Description: Students review and expand grammar and vocabulary through reading selection and other course material designed to enhance cultural understanding. There is an emphasis on oral expression and writing using advanced Spanish grammar. Students will prepare presentations and read challenging selections with emphasis on grammar.
Spanish 4
Spanish 4
Grades 11-12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 359
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Spanish 3.
Description: Students review and expand grammar and vocabulary. Reading selections and other course material are used to enhance cultural understanding. There is an emphasis on oral expression and writing using correct Spanish grammar. Students in this course will continue to build the language foundation acquired in the Spanish 3 course. The pace of this course allows students the opportunity to practice and improve their skills.
Honors Spanish 5
Honors Spanish 5
Grade 12 Full Year 1 Credit
Course Code: 389
Prerequisite: B+ in Honors Spanish 4.
Description: This course places a major emphasis on complete communication in Spanish. Students refine their oral, listening and writing skills using advanced grammar, selections written for native speakers, presentations, and short novels.
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