World Language - Modern Roman Alphabet

Courses

French 1

Credits 1

Students use the language authentically, communicating in real-life situations from the beginning of the course. They learn the sound system and basic grammar and vocabulary, primarily through use of the language in meaningful contexts. All basic skills of the language are learned: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on communication in interpersonal situations. Culture is an integral part of the course.

French 2

Credits 1

Students continue to learn the language through its use in realistic contexts with more complex grammatical structures. Additional listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills are acquired through practice with authentic materials and in real-life situations. The study of customs and culture is an integral part of the course.

French 3

Credits 1

The emphasis for study continues all four skills of communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students continue to work toward the mastery of the essential elements of grammar and the development of a sufficient vocabulary to use the language proficiently in most situations. Reading skills continue development through use of more challenging authentic materials. Students' writing skills are expected to be increasingly complex and sophisticated. Students continue to develop a global awareness.

French 4

Credits 1

Oral communication is practiced through conversation, group discussion, skits, dialogues, reports, and reading selections. Reading for comprehension of ideas rather than for individual word or sentence meaning is developed. Course syntax focuses on Advanced grammatical structures. Controlled writing decreases and skills for practicing free composition are developed. Vocabulary building encompasses extensive practice with idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Students broaden their appreciation of the target language culture through the study of current and historical events and literature.

French 5

Credits 1

Speaking and listening skills are practiced primarily through classroom discussion of reading materials. Analysis of the various literary forms becomes a significant part of the reading program. Both required and independent reading takes place. Writing skills are further developed through directed writing and free composition. A variety of major literary works are read and discussed in detail to include excerpts from novels, essays, poetry, short stories, and plays.

German 1

Credits 1

Students use the language authentically, communicating in real-life situations from the beginning of the course. They learn the sound system and basic grammar and vocabulary, primarily through use of the language in meaningful contexts. All basic skills of the language are learned: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on communication in interpersonal situations. Culture is an integral part of the course.

German 2

Credits 1

Students continue to learn the language through its use in realistic contexts with more complex grammatical structures. Additional listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills are acquired through practice with authentic materials and in real-life situations. The study of customs and culture is an integral part of the course.

German 3

Credits 1

The emphasis for study continues all four skills of communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students continue to work toward the mastery of the essential elements of grammar and the development of a sufficient vocabulary to use the language proficiently in most situations. Reading skills continue development through use of more challenging authentic materials. Students' writing skills are expected to be increasingly complex and sophisticated. Students continue to develop a global awareness.

Italian 1

Credits 1

Students use the language authentically, communicating in real-life situations from the beginning of the course. They learn the sound system and basic grammar and vocabulary, primarily through use of the language in meaningful contexts. All basic skills of the language are learned: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on communication in interpersonal situations. Culture is an integral part of the course.

Italian 2

Credits 1

Students continue to learn the language through its use in realistic contexts with more complex grammatical structures. Additional listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills are acquired through practice with authentic materials and in real-life situations. The study of customs and culture is an integral part of the course.

Italian 3

Credits 1

The emphasis for study continues all four skills of communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students continue to work toward the mastery of the essential elements of grammar and the development of a sufficient vocabulary to use the language proficiently in most situations. Reading skills continue development through use of more challenging authentic materials. Students' writing skills are expected to be increasingly complex and sophisticated. Students continue to develop a global awareness.

Italian 4

Credits 1

Oral communication is practiced through conversation, group discussion, skits, dialogues, reports, and reading selections. Reading for comprehension of ideas rather than for individual word or sentence meaning is developed. Course syntax focuses on Advanced grammatical structures. Controlled writing decreases and skills for practicing free composition are developed. Vocabulary building encompasses extensive practice with idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Students broaden their appreciation of the target language culture through the study of current and historical events and literature.

Spanish 1

Credits 1

Students use the language authentically, communicating in real-life situations from the beginning of the course. They learn the sound system and basic grammar and vocabulary, primarily through use of the language in meaningful contexts. All basic skills of the language are learned: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on communication in interpersonal situations. Culture is an integral part of the course.

Spanish 2

Credits 1

Students continue to learn the language through its use in realistic contexts with more complex grammatical structures. Additional listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills are acquired through practice with authentic materials and in real-life situations. The study of customs and culture is an integral part of the course.

Spanish 3

Credits 1

The emphasis for study continues all four skills of communication: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students continue to work toward the mastery of the essential elements of grammar and the development of a sufficient vocabulary to use the language proficiently in most situations. Reading skills continue development through use of more challenging authentic materials. Students' writing skills are expected to be increasingly complex and sophisticated. Students continue to develop a global awareness.

Spanish 4

Credits 1

Oral communication is practiced through conversation, group discussion, skits, dialogues, reports, and reading selections. Reading for comprehension of ideas rather than for individual word or sentence meaning is developed. Course syntax focuses on Advanced grammatical structures. Controlled writing decreases and skills for practicing free composition are developed. Vocabulary building encompasses extensive practice with idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Students broaden their appreciation of the target language culture through the study of current and historical events and literature.

Spanish 5

Credits 1

Speaking and listening skills are practiced primarily through classroom discussion of reading materials. Analysis of the various literary forms becomes a significant part of the reading program. Both required and independent reading takes place. Writing skills are further developed through directed writing and free composition. A variety of major literary works are read and discussed in detail to include excerpts from novels, essays, poetry, short stories, and plays.