World Language Department

French II - 1 credit

Prerequisite: French I

Speaking, reading and writing are further developed. Increased emphasis will be placed on listening comprehension. Cultural highlights are discussed.

French III - 1 credit

Prerequisite: French II

This course is a continuation of the development of the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Oral comprehension is developed in greater depth. Cultural reading and excerpts from French literature are emphasized. Stress is given to directed compositions and dialogues. All sessions are conducted almost entirely in French. The FLACS exam is the final examination for the course.

Italian II – 1 credit

Prerequisite: Italian I

Speaking, reading and writing are further developed. Increased emphasis will be placed on listening comprehension. Cultural highlights are discussed.

Italian III – 1 credit

Prerequisite: Italian II

The four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are further developed and the teaching of Italian grammar is completed. Stress is placed on oral comprehension and composition. Cultural readings are emphasized. The FLACS exam is the final examination for the course.

Italian College Level I ** (see note at the end of foreign language section)

1 high school credit/4 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite: successful completion of Italian 3 with an 85+ average and teacher recommendation

Modern Italian readings. Review of Italian grammar, composition and conversation.

Italian College Level II ** (see note at the end of foreign language section)

1 high school credit/3 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite: College Italian Level 200Y

Continuation of modern Italian readings, review of Italian grammar, composition and conversation.

AP Italian Language I- 1 credit

Prerequisite: Regents exam in Italian, AP entry/assessment of skills examination, and teacher recommendation

The focus of this course is on developing and refining the listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of those students who will be taking the AP language exam next year. Students will be exposed to contemporary vocabulary in the context of short stories, articles, novels, plays and films. Grammar is stressed with the objective of facilitating language acquisition. The course is conducted entirely in Italian and students are required to speak only Italian in the classroom setting.

AP Italian Language II- 1 credit

Prerequisite: AP Italian Language II

This course is intended for those students who have successfully completed AP Italian language I, and who wish to further develop proficiency in Italian with an emphasis on language rather than on literature. Literature is, however, used as a means to achieve the goal of proficiency. The objectives of the course are to develop mastery of grammar and prepare students for the AP examination in Italian language. Students will continue to work toward understanding Italian when spoken with native fluency and to express ideas accurately, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency.

Spanish I - 1 credit

This course concentrates on the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Cultural highlights of the Spanish speaking countries are presented. Basic preparation obtained in previous foreign language study at the Middle School or High school serves as a foundation for this course. This course is offered to students who have not passed the proficiency examination in Spanish and/or to students who have not had any previous instruction in Spanish.

Spanish II - 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish I

Speaking, reading and writing are further developed. Increased emphasis will be placed on listening comprehension. Cultural highlights are discussed.

Spanish III - 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish II

The necessary skills for being proficient in the language acquired in Spanish I and Spanish II will be expanded. Broader vocabulary and grammatical structures will be emphasized in order to strengthen the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Selected materials will be provided for conversation. At the end of the year, all students will be expected to take the FLACS exam as the final examination.

Spanish IV - 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish III

This course will further develop the student's ability to speak, read and write in Spanish. The readings contain cultural lessons on Spain and Latin American countries focusing on their history, art, music and literature. Students will prepare and present projects on suggested cultural topics. Most of the grammar and vocabulary will be presented in the context of the cultural lessons.

Spanish College 200** (see note at the end of world language section)

1 high school credit/4 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite: successful completion of Spanish 3 with an 85+ average and teacher recommendation

A continuation of the active development of the four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) within the context of the study of different topics of Hispanic culture. These topics include: Differing Concepts of Family, the Geography and Demography of Spanish America, and the History of U.S. Relations with Latin America. Course includes short compositions and videos to be seen inside the class. Students are expected to participate in all class activities. Spanish is the language of instruction.

Spanish College 201** (see note at the end of world language section)

1 high school credit/4 college credits through SUNY Albany

Prerequisite: College Spanish 200

Students will continue to work with the four skills as in Spanish college Level I with emphasis on readings, short compositions, and class discussions. Cultural topics include: Hispanics in the United States, Habits and Dependencies, Personal Freedom Work and Leisure. Spanish will be the language of instruction. Students are expected to participate actively, and they will be assigned compositions and videos to be viewed.

AP Spanish Language I

Prerequisite: Regents exam in Spanish, AP entry/assessment of skills exam, and teacher recommendation

The focus of this course is on developing and refining the listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities of those students who will be taking the AP language exam next year. Students will be exposed to contemporary vocabulary in the context of short stories, articles, novels, plays and films. Grammar is stressed with objective of facilitating language acquisition. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish and students are required to speak only Spanish in the classroom setting.

AP Spanish II

Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language II

This course is intended for those students who have successfully completed AP Spanish language I, and who wish to further develop proficiency in Spanish with an emphasis on language rather than on literature. Literature is, however, used as a means to achieve the goal of proficiency. The objectives of the course are to develop mastery of grammar and prepare students for the AP examination in Spanish language. Students will continue to work toward understanding Spanish when spoken with native fluency and to express ideas accurately, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency.