World Culture Through Film - WLG102

World Culture through Film will develop students’ abilities to critically read and respond to cinema from around the globe with an emphasis on rich awareness of culture through film. World Film Studies will expose students to the art of cinema through viewing, analyzing, reading about, and discussing films from different countries around the world. Evaluations include daily written work, discussion participation, individual film analyses, and a final project. Attendance in this course is of utmost importance. Missing days when films are viewed will require students to procure and watch the film on their own time. Parent permission slip required for viewing of films and the ability to read film subtitles is key to success in this class. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 0-0.5 hours

The student will develop basic skills necessary for oral and written communication in Spanish. This is a performance-based and a skills-based course. There are many individual and group oral presentations in the target language. Active in-class participation is a requirement. Authentic materials and on-line resources will supplement text materials. There is a focus on the three modes of communication:  Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR/NCAA

Spanish 2 - WLG250/251

This course is designed for students who wish to continue their study of Spanish by broadening communication skills and by using their knowledge in meaningful, realistic settings. This is a performance-based and skills-based course. There are many individual and group oral presentations in the target language. This rigorous course requires students to speak Spanish and to be an active participant on a daily basis. Authentic materials and on-line resources will supplement text materials. There is a focus on the three modes of communication:  Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Spanish 1 Homework hours per week: 2-4 hours CADR/NCAA

Spanish 3 - WLG350/351

This course is an advanced high school course and is designed for students who wish to develop stronger communication skills and a deeper understanding of the Hispanic world. This is a performance-based and skills-based course. There will be many individual and group oral presentations in the target language. This rigorous course requires students to speak the language and active participation is required. Authentic materials and on-line resources will supplement text materials. This course also prepares students for the College Spanish course.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Credit earned in Spanish 2 or Teacher Placement

Homework hours per week: 3-5 hours CADR/NCAA

UW Spanish 103/ Elementary Spanish - WLG550/551

University of Washington Course: College Spanish develops communicative proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Prerequisite: Completion of two years of high school-level Spanish or UW SPAN 102 or SPAN 110. Notes from Tahoma: This course requires students to speak ONLY Spanish from the first day of instruction and is a performance-based and skills-based course. Active participation both in and out of class is required. The key components of the course are:  daily assignments, frequent individual and group oral presentations, frequent quizzes, compositions, exams after each unit/chapter, and attendance. Students who register for SPAN103:  Elementary Spanish can earn 5 college credits, transferable to most public and private colleges/universities. This course fulfills the world language graduation requirement for many degrees at the UW.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Credit earned in HS Spanish 3 Homework hours per week: 3-5 hours

CADR/NCAA

UW Spanish 201/Advanced College Spanish - WLG554/555

This two-semester elective course introduces the languages and cultures of the French-speaking world found on five continents. All four communication skills are developed through the study of basic vocabulary and sentences, and the use of authentic documents. Students will gain basic knowledge of everyday vocabulary dealing with topics such as self, family, school, food and free-time activities. This course is skills-based and performance-based. Students will be expected to interact daily with their peers in short conversations to learn basic conversation skills. Evaluation is based on class participation, independent work, comprehension checks, spontaneous conversations and prepared presentations.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 2-4 hours CADR/NCAA

French 2 - WLG352/353

In this two-semester elective course, students continue their study of French through listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises. Class activities become increasingly dependent on verbal response and active listening. By the end of the year, most in-class speech will be in French. Students learn more sophisticated sentence structures and begin communicating about the past. Cultural awareness of the French-speaking world is increased through videos, readings from authentic texts, and music. Students will be evaluated based on in-class activities and participation, homework assignments, and communicative assessments. High level engagement is expected daily via peer conversations.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Credit Earned in French 1 Homework hours per week: 2-4 hours

CADR/NCAA

French 3 - WLG450/451

Taught mostly in French, this course will cover a variety of cultural topics related to the French-speaking world. Learning activities include advanced communication skills (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) and performance-based tasks. More advanced structures and vocabulary are covered via small and big group spontaneous discussions and through resources such as websites, literature and music. Students will be evaluated based on in-class activities and participation, homework assignments and communicative assessments. High level engagement is expected daily via peer conversations. 

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: Elective Prerequisites: Credit Earned in French 2 Homework hours per week: 2-4 hours

CADR/NCAA

French 4 - WLG454/455

Eastern Washington University course: A basic introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture. ASL 101 includes basic ASL vocabulary, grammatical structures, and conversational behaviors. Focus will be placed on the development of the conceptual aspects of the language. Special emphasis will be placed on the cultural values and beliefs shared by the Deaf Community. Notes from Tahoma: American Sign Language 101 teaches the history of American Sign Language and its grammatical system. Students become effective communicators of ASL, both expressively and receptively. Students also gain empathy and respect for the Deaf culture. Evaluation is based on in-class activities, participation and projects. Credit from this course can be applied to Career and Technical Education and World Language Elective. Please note that cross crediting does not meet minimum core requirements for colleges. Students who register for college credit with Eastern Washington University will receive 5 college credits upon successful completion of the course.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE, Elective Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR/NCAA

CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3wc7eE1 

EWU ASL 102/College ASL 2 - WLG354/355

Eastern Washington University course: Further instruction in the development of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language, development of more advanced vocabulary and the use of space and expression as a part of the linguistic form of this visual language. Includes exploration into the structure of the deaf culture. Notes from Tahoma: American Sign Language 102, a full-year class, picks up where ASL 101 stops. Students work to become more effective communicators and their expression of sign language becomes progressively clear and fluent in the command of signs. Credit from this course can be applied to either Career and Technical Education or World Language Elective. Please note that cross crediting does not meet minimum core requirements for colleges. Students who register for college credit with Eastern Washington University will receive 5 college credits upon successful completion of the course.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE, Elective Prerequisites: Credit earned in EWU ASL 101/College ASL 1

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR/NCAA CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3wc7eE1 

EWU ASL 103/College ASL 3 - WLG452/453

Eastern Washington University course: Further instruction in the development of expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language, development of more advanced vocabulary and the use of space and expression as a part of the linguistic form of this visual language. Includes exploration into the structure of the deaf culture. Notes from Tahoma: American Sign Language 103, a full-year class, prepares students for college requirements and delves deeper into American Sign Language and deaf studies. Class content includes transliteration of videotapes of deaf individuals and job shadows. Evaluation is based on class participation, discussions, group work, presentations and writing interpretations of videotapes. Credit from this course can be applied to either Career and Technical Education or World Language Elective. Please note that cross crediting does not meet minimum core requirements for colleges. Students who register for college credit with Eastern Washington University will receive 5 college credits upon successful completion of the course.

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: CTE, Elective Prerequisites: Credit earned in EWU ASL 102/College ASL 2

Homework hours per week: 1-2 hours CADR/NCAA CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3wc7eE1 

ASL 4 - WLG360/361