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Language and communication are the heart of the human experience. Students who study world languages in the Wentzville School district will do so through the exploration of six themes: Family & Communities, Contemporary Life, Beauty & Aesthetics, Global Challenges, Science & Technology and Personal & Public Identities. In addition, as students progress through the World Language program in the Wentzville School District, they will develop the following enduring understandings:
The understanding and embracing of other cultures and languages leads to effective communication with the entire world.
Language learning is a life-long process that provides opportunities for risk-taking and personal growth.
Learning world languages will build community relations, broaden horizons, and open doors to new opportunities and careers.
Sharing one’s appreciation of world languages and cultures fosters sensitivity to differences between cultures.
LEVEL I WORLD LANGUAGE (French Course #H1210; German Course #H1220; Spanish Course #H1230) Elective credit
GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Two Semesters - 1 credit
Students in Level I French, German or Spanish will acquire the basic vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language through comprehensible input. Students will demonstrate language acquisition, cultural awareness and will explore the six major themes through the Interpersonal mode, Interpretive mode and Presentational mode.
LEVEL II WORLD LANGUAGE (French Course #H1212; German Course #H1222; Spanish Course #H1232) Elective credit
GRADES 10, 11, 12
Two Semesters - 1 credit
Students in Level II French, German or Spanish will further develop their vocabulary and will deepen their understanding of the grammatical structures of the language through comprehensible input. Students will demonstrate language acquisition, cultural awareness and will explore the six major themes through the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes.
ADVANCED LEVEL II WORLD LANGUAGE (French Course #H1213; German Course #H1223; Spanish Course #H1233) Elective credit
GRADES 10, 11, 12
Two Semesters - 1 credit
Like Level II World Language, students in Advanced Level II World Language will demonstrate language acquisition, cultural awareness and will explore the six major themes through the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. In the Advanced Level II French, German or Spanish courses, students will begin preparing for AP Language and Culture courses by working to further develop vocabulary and will deepen their understanding of grammatical structures of the language through comprehensible input.
ADVANCED LEVEL III WORLD LANGUAGE (French Course #H1214; German Course #H1224; Spanish Course #H1234) Elective credit
GRADES 11, 12
Two Semesters - 1 credit
*Weighted Course
The Advanced Level III language course is an essential building block for any AP World Language course. Students will continue to build their vocabulary and will deepen their understanding of the target culture and of the grammatical structures of the language. Through continuous speaking, writing and reading in the target language, students will begin to fine tune their use of the language. Discussion, reading and writing will center on the six major themes and students will continue to demonstrate their competency and skill through the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes. Because this course provides the foundation for AP World Language, students must be prepared to dedicate time to learning the extensive amount of vocabulary and grammar required to be successful in AP level IV language.
AP FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE (Course #H1219) Elective credit
GRADE 12
Two Semesters - 1 credit
Recommended: “B” average in Advanced French
*Weighted course
The AP French Language and Culture course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension and comprehensibility, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. Students learn language structures in context and use them to convey meaning. The AP French Language and Culture course strives to promote both fluency and accuracy in language use. In order to best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught in the target language. Upon completion of the course, students may elect to take the AP French Language & Culture exam.
AP GERMAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE (Course #H1229) Elective credit
GRADE 12
Two Semesters - 1 credit
Recommended: “B” average in Advanced German
*Weighted course
The AP German Language and Culture course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension and comprehensibility, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. Students learn language structures in context and use them to convey meaning. The AP German Language and Culture course strives to promote both fluency and accuracy in language use. In order to best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught in the target language. Upon completion of the course, students may elect to take the AP German Language & Culture exam.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE (Course #H1240) Elective credit
GRADE 12
Two Semesters - 1 credit
Recommended: “B” average in Advanced Spanish
*Weighted course
The AP Spanish Language and Culture course takes a holistic approach to language proficiency and recognizes the complex interrelatedness of comprehension and comprehensibility, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. Students should learn language structures in context and use them to convey meaning. In standards-based world language classrooms, the instructional focus is on function and not the examination of irregularity and complex grammatical paradigms about the target language. Language structures should be addressed inasmuch as they serve the communicative task and not as an end goal unto themselves. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course strives to promote both fluency and accuracy in language use and not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. In order to best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught in the target language. Upon completion of the course, students may elect to take the AP Spanish Language & Culture exam.
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