World Languages Course Descriptions

French I LCHS 

French I is designed to introduce the student to basic vocabulary, language structures, and culture. The communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. This course may be conducted in the target language. Students  should exit level I study at the Novice-Mid proficiency level. 

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard

French II LCHS 

French II is designed to continue to introduce the student to basic vocabulary, language structures, and culture. The communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. This course is conducted in the target language. The student should exit Level II study at the Novice-High proficiency level.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard PREREQUISITE: French I or evidence of an equivalent level of proficiency gained from another source.

French III Honors LCHS 

French III is designed to further the study of more advanced vocabulary, language structures, and continue the study of culture. Reading, writing, speaking and listening are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. The course is conducted in the target language. Students should exit Level III study at the Intermediate-Low proficiency level.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors  PREREQUISITE: French II or evidence of an equivalent level of proficiency gained from another source. A strong B or higher average in French courses is recommended.

French IV Honors LCHS 

French IV is designed to further the study of more advanced vocabulary and language structures as well as to continue the study of culture. The communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. This course is conducted in the target language. Students should exit Level IV study at the Intermediate-Mid proficiency level.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors PREREQUISITE: French III or evidence of an equivalent level of proficiency gained from another source is required. A strong B or higher average in French courses is recommended.

Advanced Placement French – Language and Culture LCHS 

Advanced Placement French emphasizes the use of language for active communication, advanced vocabulary and continues the study of culture. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational modes. This course is conducted in the target language.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Advanced Placement PREREQUISITE: French III Honors. A strong B or higher average in French courses is recommended

Spanish I

Spanish I introduces the student to basic vocabulary, language structures, and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational modes. The student should exit Level I study at the Novice-Mid proficiency level.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard

Spanish II

Spanish II continues instruction in basic vocabulary, language structures and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. The student should exit Level II study at the Novice-High proficiency level.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard PREREQUISITE: Spanish I or evidence of an equivalent level of proficiency gained from another source.

Spanish III Honors

Spanish III Honors is designed to further the study of more advanced vocabulary, language structures, and continue the study of culture. Reading, writing, speaking and listening are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. The course is conducted in the target language. Students should exit Level III study at the Intermediate-Low proficiency level.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors PREREQUISITE: Spanish II or evidence of an equivalent level of proficiency gained from another source. A strong B or higher average in Spanish courses is recommended.

Spanish IV Honors

Spanish IV is designed to further the study of more advanced vocabulary and language structures as well as to continue the study of culture. The communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. This course is conducted in the target language. Students should exit Level IV study at the Intermediate-Mid proficiency level.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors PREREQUISITE: Spanish III or evidence of an equivalent level of proficiency gained from another source. A strong B or higher average in Spanish courses is recommended.

Advanced Placement Spanish-Language and Culture

This course emphasizes the use of language for active communication, advanced vocabulary and continues the study of culture. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are emphasized in the Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational modes. This course is conducted in the target language.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Advanced Placement PREREQUISITE: Spanish III or an equivalent level of proficiency gained from another source. A strong B or higher average in Spanish courses is recommended.

Spanish for Native Speakers I

This course is for students whose home language is Spanish. The recommended entrance requirement for this course is the Intermediate-Mid level of proficiency in listening comprehension. The students will develop their reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish. Students will study Hispanic history and culture. The students will be introduced to the study of grammar and literature of the Spanish language. During this course, students will gain confidence using Spanish to express their own thoughts on social and academic themes, interact with other speakers of the language, understand oral and written messages, make oral and written presentations, reflect on language variation, and critically view and evaluate media resources and websites. Student will be able to understand material presented on a variety of topics related to contemporary event and issues in Hispanic communities.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Standard PREREQUISITE:  Ability to understand and speak Spanish at native or near native speaker fluency.  

Spanish for Native Speakers II Honors

In this course the students will continue to perfect Spanish through an in-depth study of culture, history, literature, grammar, and current events. The students will be expected to participate orally through debates, oral presentations, demonstrations, speeches and student lectures. Writing assignments for this course will focus on the advanced paragraph and the three paragraph essay. The differences between formal and informal language, both oral and written, will be stressed throughout the course.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Honors PREREQUISITE: Spanish for Native Speakers I