French 1
Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in written form about daily life. Emphasis is on vocabulary development, simple grammatical structures, and the basic culture. Students are encouraged to use the language beyond the school setting and keep informed of current events in countries where the target language is spoken.
French 2
Students expand vocabulary and learn increasingly complex expressions and structures for written and oral communication. The culture is examined in greater depth. Students continue to make comparisons with the language and culture studied. They are encouraged to use the language beyond the school setting and keep informed of current events in countries where the target language is spoken.
Honors French 3
Students continue to build on previously developed skills while expanding their ability to communicate on a variety of topics. Increased grammatical accuracy is stressed. Students continue to make comparisons with the language and culture being studied, further their knowledge of other school subjects, and keep informed of current events in countries where the target language is spoken.
Honors French 4
Students participate in extemporaneous conversations on familiar topics; are able to narrate present, past, and future events; and take notes in the target language. They learn to understand the main ideas from authentic edited materials. They are expected to demonstrate knowledge of culture and of specific topics and information that form the course content.
Latin 1
Focusing on the basic elements of Latin grammar, students begin to build a foundation in vocabulary. The proficiency skills of speaking, listening, and writing are involved to help students develop reading skills. Throughout the course, students discuss Latin derivatives in English and modern foreign languages. Students also learn about the daily life and heritage of the early Romans and the Western world.
Latin 2
Continuing their study of basic Latin grammar after a review of Latin 1 concepts, students concentrate on grammatical structures that involve phrases and subordinate clauses. Students continue to build their Latin vocabulary, analyzing the patterns of compounding and networking within the language and tying the new Latin words to English. There is ongoing study of various aspects of Roman life.
Honors Latin 3
Students concentrate on the prose of major Latin authors. They translate a major writing of Cicero and learn the hallmarks of his style. They also read selections from a variety of authors that may include Sallust, Pliny, Horace, Catullus, Ovid, Propertius, Tibullus, or Plautus. Students continue to study advanced grammatical structures and focus on the use of rhythm, word placement, and rhetorical devices.
Spanish 1
Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in written form about daily life. Emphasis is on vocabulary development, simple grammatical structures, and the basic culture. Students are encouraged to use the language beyond the school setting and keep informed of current events in countries where the target language is spoken.
Spanish 2
Students expand vocabulary and learn increasingly complex expressions and structures for written and oral communication. The culture is examined in greater depth. Students continue to make comparisons with the language and culture studied. They are encouraged to use the language beyond the school setting and keep informed of current events in countries where the target language is spoken.
Honors Spanish 3
Students continue to build on previously developed skills while expanding their ability to communicate on a variety of topics. Increased grammatical accuracy is stressed. Students continue to make comparisons with the language and culture being studied, further their knowledge of other school subjects, and keep informed of current events in countries where the target language is spoken.
Honors Spanish 4
Students participate in extemporaneous conversations on familiar topics; are able to narrate present, past, and future events; and take notes in the target language. They learn to understand the main ideas from authentic edited materials. They are expected to demonstrate knowledge of culture and of specific topics and information that form the course content.
Spanish 5
Students continue to increase their proficiency in understanding others and expressing themselves in the target language. They paraphrase information from authentic edited or unedited materials, make predictions based on background knowledge and textual information, express ideas, support opinions, and comprehend and exchange detailed information. They must demonstrate knowledge of specific topics and information that form the course content.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
Spanish for Spanish Speakers provides continuing language instruction for students with proficiency in Spanish. This course utilizes a language arts approach comparable to that of English courses. The curriculum is based on a three-year cycle with four basic themes repeated with increasing levels of difficulty and fresh content annually. Students can take Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3A/B at the Honors level by meeting the local school procedures and registering for Honors.
Spanish for Spanish Speaker 2
Spanish for Spanish Speakers provides continuing language instruction for students with proficiency in Spanish. This course utilizes a language arts approach comparable to that of English courses. The curriculum is based on a three-year cycle with four basic themes repeated with increasing levels of difficulty and fresh content annually. Students can take Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3A/B at the Honors level by meeting the local school procedures and registering for Honors.
AP Spanish Language
This course is for foreign language students interested in college-level work or credit. Students concentrate on developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in preparation for the Advanced Placement language examination. This course emphasizes mastery of linguistic competencies at a very high level of proficiency.
AP Spanish Literature
This course is for foreign language students interested in college-level work or credit. A selection of challenging literature and materials helps students deepen their understanding of how literature communicates meaning through form and content. Students read, discuss, and react to representative works of a range of literary genres and themes in preparation for the appropriate AP exam. |
