2021–22 Course Catalog

World Languages Holly Kindl, Department Head The World Language Department offers courses ranging from introductory to Advanced in French, Spanish, and Latin and Arabic. Arabic I will no longer be offered after the 2020-2021 school year. The department is committed to meeting the National Standards for Foreign Language Teaching developed by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Modern language courses are conducted in the language of study as much as possible in order to develop proficiency in the four skills of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and to emphasize oral and written communication through collaborative exercises and multimedia activities, including weekly use of the language laboratory. In addition, the cultures of Francophone, Hispanic, Roman, and Arabic countries are integrated into the curriculum of each course.

Honors courses are available for levels III, IV, V & VI (French and Spanish) and levels IV, V & VI (Latin) for those students who have demonstrated advanced ability, skills, and motivation in the foreign language. Admission to the Honors level is based on department recommendation (demonstrated excellence in coursework) and/or in a proficiency exam. Honors students' placement is reviewed yearly.

Please Note: All new students to Lincoln must take a placement test (Arabic, French, Latin & Spanish) and have an oral interview (Arabic, French, or Spanish) prior to enrollment in any course above level 1.

Department Requirements Successful completion of three consecutive years of the same language in Upper School. The department has a minimum grade requirement: students who receive a grade below "C" may not advance to the next level of study without remedial work. The department head and division director must approve any plan for remediation.

Arabic I Yearlong Course This course is an overview of Arabic geography and culture with a special emphasis on the sounds and scripts of the alphabet. In addition, basic grammar 44