World Language and Cultures

Courses

French 1-2 (9-12)

This course in World Languages at the first-year level stresses interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal communication abilities to develop survival skills in the target language. Students become aware of the personal and economic opportunities that knowing a second language will bring them and how that knowledge will enable them to function better both in the United States and globally. They also begin to develop an awareness and appreciation of the various cultures associated with that language as well as the impact these cultures have made on their own community, country, and world.

Prerequisite: none 

Course ID: 160301/160302

French 3-4 (9-12)

This course in World Languages at the second-year level is a continuation and expansion of the principles and concepts of the first year. During this time, students continue to work extensively with interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal communication skills while also delving more extensively into language structure, reading for information and general composition. Students continue to develop an awareness and appreciation of the various cultures associated with that language as well as the impact these cultures have made on their own community, country, and world.

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in French 1-2 is strongly recommended.

Course ID: 160311/160312

Honors French 5-6 (10-12)

This third-year level World Languages course, designated as Honors classes, emphasizes using the target language, authentic materials, and technology throughout instruction. Students are required to use the language to a greater extent in increasingly complex interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal communication skills. Students will explore a variety of fiction and non-fiction genres in the target language. Students are expected to write coherent paragraphs, short stories, and outlines. Cultural projects are to be carried out in the target language. Students continue to develop an awareness and appreciation of the various cultures associated with that language as well as the impact these cultures have made on their own community, country, and world.

Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in French 3-4 or teacher recommendation.

Course ID: 160351/160352

Spanish 1-2 (9-12)

This course in World Languages at the first-year level stresses interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal communication abilities to develop survival skills in the target language. Students become aware of the personal and economic opportunities that knowing a second language will bring them and how that knowledge will enable them to function better both in the United States and globally. They also begin to develop an awareness and appreciation of the various cultures associated with that language as well as the impact these cultures have made on their own community, country, and world.

Prerequisite: none 

Course ID: 160501/160502

Spanish 3-4 (9-12)

This course in World Languages at the second-year level is a continuation and expansion of the principles and concepts of the first year. During this time, students continue to work extensively with interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal communication skills while also delving more extensively into language structure, reading for information and general composition. Students continue to develop an awareness and appreciation of the various cultures associated with that language as well as the impact these cultures have made on their own community, country, and world.

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in Spanish 1-2 strongly recommended.

Course ID: 160511/160512

Honors Spanish 5-6 (10-12)

This third-year level World Languages course, designated as Honors classes, emphasizes using the target language, authentic materials, and technology throughout instruction. Students are required to use the language to a greater extent in increasingly complex interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal communication skills. Students will explore a variety of fiction and non-fiction genres in the target language. Students are expected to write coherent paragraphs, short stories, and outlines. Cultural projects are to be carried out in the target language. Students continue to develop an awareness and appreciation of the various cultures associated with that language as well as the impact these cultures have made on their own community, country, and world.

Prerequisite: "C" or better in Spanish 3-4 or teacher recommendation

Course ID: 160551/160552

Cambridge Advance Spanish Language (AS Level) (11-12)

Cambridge International AS Level Spanish Language (8022) helps learners to develop language proficiency and practical communication skills in Spanish to a CEFR Independent User level. The course develops learners' ability in all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, builds knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in the context of six areas covering both familiar and more general topics, and encourages engagement with the culture and society of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken.

Prerequisite: Proficient completion of H Spanish 5-6 or H Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5-6, or teacher recommendation

Course ID: TBA

AP Spanish Literature and Culture (11-12)

The AP® Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiency across a full range of communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), thereby honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, literary criticism).

Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous course in the sequence with a grade of a “B” or higher or teacher recommendation. Successful completion of AP Spanish Language is strongly recommended, but it may be taken concurrently with AP® Spanish Language

Course ID: 161121/161122

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1-2 (9-12)

This course is designed for students who speak Spanish fluently but have difficulty reading and writing the language. Most of these students feel more comfortable reading and writing in English. Students will develop basic Spanish literacy skills along with gaining a deeper knowledge of the culture, history, and literature of the Spanish language. The course is taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Must speak Spanish fluently.

Course ID: 160851/160852

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4 (9-12)

This course is designed for fluent Spanish speakers who have basic Spanish skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The course is taught in Spanish and focuses on developing a Spanish speaker's writing and reading comprehension of the Spanish language. Students read short stories, poetry, and write longer passages in Spanish. The course is taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1-2 or teacher recommendation.

Course ID: 160831/160832

Honors Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4 (9-12)

This course is designed for fluent Spanish speakers with above basic Spanish skills in reading and writing. It focuses on honing academic Spanish skills in listening and speaking while continuing to focus on reading and writing skills. Students will gain deeper knowledge of Hispanic cultures, histories and literature through this class. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1-2 with a "C" or better, or teacher recommendation. 

Course ID: 160861/160862

Honors Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5-6 (9-12)

This course is a continuation of Honors Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4 and is designed for students with above average Spanish literacy skills.  It focuses on honing academic Spanish skills in listening and speaking while continuing to focus on reading and writing skills.  Students will gain deeper knowledge of Hispanic cultures, histories and literature through this class.  Students are strongly encouraged to take this course to prepare for AP Spanish Language and/or Literature. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4 with a "C" or better, or teacher recommendation. 

Course ID: 160871/160872