WORLD LANGUAGE Students purchase a workbook (ranging in cost from $9 to $30) for most world language classes.
LAS304 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 Students develop a basic understanding of fundamentals in visual, receptive and expressive skills for grammar, facial markers, classifiers, fingerspelling and vocabulary building. Students also study Deaf culture and history to develop the conversational/cultural behaviors for beginning-level conversations in ASL (full year – 1 credit) 10, 11 & 12. Note: This course is not offered to entering 9th graders. LAS354 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 Students build and expand upon their visual, receptive and expressive skills for grammar, facial markers, classifiers, fingerspelling and vocabulary. Students practice facial grammar and non-manual markers; students also practice conversational skills with more emphasis upon building vocabulary and pragmatics. Students learn more about Deaf culture and history. Prerequisite: LAS304 (full year – 1 credit) 10, 11 & 12. LAS654 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 Students expand their language skills and increase fluency. Students continue to develop proficiency in receptive and expressive signing, interactive communication, and culture and language concepts. Students also expand their understanding of Deaf culture and history through discussion and study of ASL literature. Prerequisite: LAS354 (full year – 1 credit) 11 & 12.
Ningxi Deng ’19, Norwich, Metal and Jewelry 2 LAS855 HONORS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 4 Students continue to develop proficiency in receptive, presentational and interactive signing, interactive communication, and culture and language concepts. Students expand their understanding of deaf culture and history through discussion, ASL literature and interaction with members/organizations of the local deaf community. Students complete written assignments, read and analyze literature, conduct a video-taped interview, and complete an expressive presentation. Prerequisite: LAS654 (full year – 1 credit) 12. LCH304 CHINESE 1 Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Chinese to meet every day needs. Students also develop an awareness of similarities and differences between their own and Chinese culture (full year – 1 credit) 9, 10, 11 & 12. LCH354 CHINESE 2 Students continue to develop and strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Chinese. Students also develop understanding of cultural heritage. Prerequisite: LCH304 or equivalent with teacher recommendation (full year – 1 credit) 9, 10, 11 & 12.
Aaliyah Johnson ’22, Norwich, Digital Photography 1
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LCH654 CHINESE 3 Students deepen and enhance listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Chinese. They also acquire appreciation of the cultural, artistic and intellectual accomplishments of Chinese-speaking countries/regions. Prerequisite: LCH354 or equivalent with teacher recommendation (full year – 1 credit) 9, 10, 11 & 12.
Courses with an A, E and/or U in the course description offer college credit.