World Languages

BEGINNING ANCIENT GREEK 3711 In this course, students will begin their acquisition of the ancient Greek language through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While interacting with each other in ancient Greek throughout the course, we will also be given a chance to explore ancient Greek (especially Athenian) culture, mythology, history, and follow the narrative of a Greek family living during the reign of Pericles of Athens in which we will see and experience the daily life of an Athenian family. Throughout the course we will also spend time collaboratively writing stories in Greek in a variety of settings. Students will gain linguistic and communicative proficiency in a fun and vigorous learning atmosphere. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

LATIN 1 3211 In this course, students will begin their acquisition of the Latin language through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While interacting with each other in Latin throughout the course, we will also explore ancient Roman culture, mythology, history, and follow the narrative of a Roman family living during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in which we will see and experience the daily life of a Roman family. Throughout the course students will spend time collaboratively writing stories in Latin in a variety of settings. Students will gain linguistic and communicative proficiency in a fun and vigorous learning atmosphere. Pre: C- or better in Level 1 Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

LATIN 2 3221 In this course, students will continue to advance towards acquisition of the Latin language through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While interacting with each other in Latin throughout the course, we will also continue to interact with ancient Roman culture, mythology, history, and continue following the narrative of a Roman family living during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in which we will see and experience the daily life of a Roman family. Throughout the course students will spend time collaboratively writing stories in Latin in a variety of settings. This course will also prepare students for their first interactions with real and adapted literature from the ancient world. Students will gain linguistic and communicative proficiency in a fun and vigorous learning atmosphere. Pre: Latin I with C- average Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

LATIN 3: LITERATURE* 3230 In this course, students will continue to advance towards acquisition of the Latin language through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While interacting with each other in Latin throughout the course, we will also begin to immerse ourselves more fully in the literature of the ancient Romans. Specific emphasis will be given in the course to the reading of ancient authors and understanding of their cultural and temporal contexts that inform their writing. Additionally, students will continue along the narrative begun in Latin I and II. Students will gain linguistic and communicative proficiency in a fun and vigorous learning atmosphere. Pre: Latin 2 with C- average Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13 LATIN 4: PROSE* 3240 In this course, students will continue to study the Latin language through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While interacting with each other in Latin throughout the course, we will also begin to immerse ourselves more fully in the literature of the ancient Romans. Specific emphasis will be given in the course to the reading of ancient prose authors and understanding of their cultural and temporal contexts that inform their writing. Additionally, students will continue the narrative from Latin I and II. Students will gain linguistic and communicative proficiency in a fun and vigorous learning atmosphere. Pre: Latin 2 with C+ average or better Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

LATIN 5: POETRY* 3250 This course will continue to study the Latin language through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While interacting with each other in Latin throughout the course, we will also begin to immerse ourselves more fully in the literature of the ancient Romans. Specific emphasis will be given in the course to the reading of ancient poets and understanding of their cultural and temporal contexts that inform their writing. We will also begin understanding metrics, poetic figures of speech, and prosody. Additionally, students will continue the narrative from Latin I and II. Students will gain linguistic and communicative proficiency in a fun and vigorous learning atmosphere. Pre: Latin 3 or 4 with a B average or better Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 3013 Conversational Spanish is a general level course that provides an introduction to the Spanish Language and Spanish Speaking Cultures. This course takes a hands-on experiential approach to learning with games, activities, and role plays that simulate real world and imaginary challenges and interactions in Spanish. This course is ideal for students who learn best by doing. Assessments are based on participation and effort. By the end of this course students will be able to use Spanish in many practical and social situations such as exchanging greetings, talking about the weather, making purchases, reading maps, and understanding or giving directions. Moreover, they will develop an awareness of many important facets of Spanish speaking cultures in the United States and around the world. Credit: 1 E/ST Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 1 3111 The Spanish 1 HON course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the basic communicative skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). Students are introduced to vocabulary and grammatical structures in conversational contexts, thus enabling them to communicate with each other about common interests. While the primary emphasis in the first level of study is the attainment of effective aural/oral proficiency and mastery, students are also expected to know the correspondence between the spoken words and their written forms. Oral practice is reinforced daily. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 1 3112 Spanish 1 CP is designed to introduce the basic communicative skills in Spanish of listening, reading, writing, and speaking and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). Students are introduced to varied vocabulary and grammatical structures. The pace of this course allows a student extended opportunity to practice vocabulary and grammar. Upon completion of this course, students may only continue to Spanish II CP. Credit: 1 E/CP Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 2 3121 This Spanish 2 HON course continues to stress the development of all four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). At this level, the aim is to enhance the student’s ability to communicate in the target language. A more detailed study of grammatical structures serves as a basis for more sophisticated use of the target language in context. Pre: Spanish 1 with C- average or better Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 2 3122 This Spanish 2 CP course is designed to continue the practice of the communicative skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). At this level, the students will increase their knowledge of thematic vocabulary and grammatical structures. The pace of this course allows a student extended opportunity to practice vocabulary and grammar. Upon completion of this course, students may only continue to Spanish III CP. Pre: Spanish 1 CP with a C- average or better Credit: 1 E/CP Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 3 3131 This Spanish 3 HON course, taught mainly in Spanish, develops more fully the four communicative skills stressed in the first two levels as well as the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). At this level, particular emphasis is placed upon improving a student’s ability to creatively express emotions and thoughts in both spontaneous conversation and prepared writing prompts. By the end of the semester, the basic grammatical structures of the target language will be reviewed. Pre: Spanish 2 with a C- average or better. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 3 3132 This Spanish 3 CP course will strengthen all areas of communication as the students further develop these skills as well as the 5 C’s of World Language Learning. Students will continue to study thematic vocabulary and learn some advanced grammatical structures, specifically the preterit and imperfect. The pace of this course allows a student extended opportunity to practice vocabulary and grammar. Pre: Spanish 2 with a C- average or better Credit: 1 E/CP Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 SPANISH 4* 3140 At this level, emphasis is placed on practical use of communicative skills previously learned in Spanish 1-3, integrating them into more complex and sophisticated compositions. Each week the students must write an interpersonal writing prompt and/or a persuasive essay. Students will also read and listen to a variety of authentic resources, including PodCasts, and then write a personal reaction and/or summary in the target language. Subject matter includes a review of grammar and vocabulary from levels 1-3 and an introduction of advanced grammar (i.e, prepositions, seven compound tenses, seven simple tenses, subjunctive, commands, indirect and direct pronouns, idiomatic expressions, passive voice, if clauses, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, absolute superlatives) and new vocabulary; as well as a continuation of the study of the products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish speaking world. Upon completion of this course, students may continue to Spanish 5. Pre: Spanish 3 with a C average or better Credit: 1 E/ACC Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 4 3141 Spanish 4 HON continues the development of the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning. At this level, emphasis is placed on the practical use of basic skills. Subject matter to be covered includes vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic expressions pertaining to: greetings and salutations; school; numbers and time; personal identity; vocabulary activities; historical and contemporary Spain, Centra America, and South America; technology; and art, music, and literature. Pre: Spanish 3 with a C average or better Credit: 1 E/HON Gr. 10, 11,12, 13

AP SPANISH 5* 3150 This fifth-level Spanish course is taught exclusively in Spanish. Students are expected to speak only Spanish in class during each class period with the teacher and their fellow students. It expands and edifies the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as the five C’s of foreign language learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities). At this level, emphasis is placed on the practical use of skills previously learned in Spanish I-IV, integrating them into the creation of complex and sophisticated conversations, oral presentations, class discussions, and cultural projects. The course is structured around 6 major units. Within each unit, students will explore the history, development, and contributions made by Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries. Pre: Spanish 4 ACC with a B- average or better. Credit: 1 E/ACC Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

SPANISH 6 3160 Careers, Culture & Language, taught exclusively in Spanish, expands and edifies the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as the five C's (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) of foreign language learning. At this level, skills previously learned in Spanish will be integrated into the creation of complex and sophisticated conversations/interviews, oral presentations, class discussion, essays, and cultural projects. Subject matter to be covered includes a review of grammar and vocabulary from levels I-V, new vocabulary related specifically to careers/trades, cultural learning (study of indigenous groups, languages, traditions and customs, religions, etc.) as well as career related guest speakers (interpreters/translators, service related fields, medical, educators, managerial, arts). Thematic units of the course may include: future career prospects, history of Spain and Latin America, geography, indigenous languages, traditional holidays and celebrations, music, poetry, literature, drama/plays, and art. Pre: Spanish 5 ACC with a B- average or better Credit: 1/E/ACC Gr: 11, 12, 13

ITALIAN 1 3311 The Level I Honors Italian, taught mostly in English, will focus on the 5 C’s of foreign language learning (i.e. communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities). At this novice level of study, there will be an emphasis on building cultural and communicative competence (i.e, basic greetings, salutations, expressions, etc.), cultural presentations and projects, and class discussions. This course is designed to introduce the basic communication skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students are introduced to various vocabulary and structures. Upon completion of this course, students will be proficient at the novice low level of language acquisition based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Students may then continue to Level II Honors.

*Students may enroll directly into Level II HON by completing an assigned, self-guided study and earning an 80% or higher on a placement test.

Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

ITALIAN 2 3321 This course continues developing the skills acquired in HON Italian 1. Students will be introduced to more complex linguistics structures enabling them to discuss, read, and write about a wider variety of topics in Italian. By the end of the course, students will have a novice mid/novice high proficiency of the language according to the ACTFL standards. An equal emphasis is placed on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Pre: C- or better in Level 1 or an 80% on the placement test to bypass Level 1. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 ITALIAN 3* 3330/3331 This course, taught mainly in Italian, develops more fully the four communicative skills stressed in the first two levels as well as the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). At this level, particular emphasis is placed upon improving a student’s ability to creatively express emotions and thoughts in both spontaneous conversations and prepared writing prompts. By the end of the semester, the basic grammatical structures of the target language will be reviewed. Pre: Italian 2 with a C- average or better. Credit: 1 E/ACC Gr: 10,11,12, 13

ITALIAN 4* 3340 Italian 4 HON continues the development of the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning. At this level, emphasis is placed on the practical use of basic skills. Subject matter to be covered includes vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic expressions pertaining to: greetings and salutations; school; numbers and time; personal identity; vocabulary activities; historical and contemporary Italy, technology; and art, music, and literature. Pre: Italian 3 with a C average or better. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr.: 10, 11, 12, 13

AP ITALIAN 5 3350 The AP Italian Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Italian Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught exclusively in Italian. The course is structured around 6 major units. Within each unit, students will explore the history, development, and contributions made by Italy and Italian-speaking countries. Pre: Italian 3 ACC with a B- average or better Credit: 1 E/ACC Gr: 10, 11,12, 13

MANDARIN 1 3411 The Level I Honors Mandarin, taught mostly in English, will focus on the 5 C’s of foreign language learning (i.e. communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities). At this novice level of study, there will be an emphasis on building cultural and communicative competence (i.e, basic greetings, salutations, expressions, etc.), cultural presentations and projects, and class discussions. This course is designed to introduce the basic communication skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students are introduced to various vocabulary and structures. Upon completion of this course, students will be proficient at the novice low level of language acquisition based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Students may then continue to Level II Honors.

* Students may enroll directly into Level II by completing an assigned, self-guided study and earning an 80% or higher on a placement test.

Credit: 1 E/HON Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

MANDARIN 2 3421 The Mandarin 2 course continues to develop the skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking that were introduced in Mandarin 1. Students will be introduced to more complex linguistics structures enabling them to speak, read, and write about a wider variety of topics in Mandarin. More Chinese characters and vocabulary are introduced through the course and reinforced through a variety of activities. Conversational Chinese and cultural topics will be studied through thematic units. By the end of the course, students will have a novice mid proficiency of the language according to the ACTFL standards Pre: C- or better in Level 1 or an 80% on the placement test to bypass Level 1. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

MANDARIN 3 3431 This course, taught mainly in Mandarin, develops more fully the four communicative skills stressed in the first two levels as well as the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). At this level, particular emphasis is placed upon improving a student’s ability to creatively express emotions and thoughts in both spontaneous conversations and prepared writing prompts. By the end of the semester, the basic grammatical structures of the target language will be reviewed. Pre: Mandarin 2 with a C- average or better Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

MANDARIN 4 3440 Mandarin 4 HON continues the development of the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning. At this level, emphasis is placed on the practical use of basic skills. Subject matter to be covered includes vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic expressions pertaining to: greetings and salutations; school; numbers and time; personal identity; vocabulary activities; historical and contemporary Mandarin-speaking countries, technology; and art, music, and literature. Pre: Mandarin 3 with a C average or better Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

MANDARIN 5 3450 This advanced course, conducted entirely in Chinese, increases mastery of written and spoken Chinese by studying various authentic print, audio, and audio-visual resources, including journalistic articles, documentaries, poems, newscasts, short stories, and essays. Throughout the year, students write papers, critique films, and participate in oral discussions and debates. Sample topics include current policy and contemporary social issues. Pre: Mandarin 4 with a B- or better Credit: 1 E/ACC Gr: 11, 12, 13 GERMAN 1 3511 The Level I Honors Geman, taught mostly in English, will focus on the 5 C’s of foreign language learning (i.e. communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities). At this novice level of study, there will be an emphasis on building cultural and communicative competence (i.e, basic greetings, salutations, expressions, etc.), cultural presentations and projects, and class discussions. This course is designed to introduce the basic communication skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students are introduced to various vocabulary and structures. Upon completion of this course, students will be proficient at the novice low level of language acquisition based on the ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Students may then continue to Level II Honors.

*Students may enroll directly into Level II by completing an assigned, self-guided study and earning an 80% or higher on a placement test.

Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

GERMAN 2 3521 This course continues developing the skills acquired in HON German 1. Students will be introduced to more complex linguistics structures enabling them to discuss, read, and write about a wider variety of topics in German. By the end of the course, students will have a novice mid/novice high proficiency of the language according to the ACTFL standards. An equal emphasis is placed on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Pre: C- or better in Level 1 or an 80% on the placement test to bypass Level 1. Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

GERMAN 3 3531 This course, taught mainly in German, develops more fully the four communicative skills stressed in the first two levels as well as the 5 C’s of World Language Learning (i.e., communication, cultures, connection, comparisons, and communities). At this level, particular emphasis is placed upon improving a student’s ability to creatively express emotions and thoughts in both spontaneous conversations and prepared writing prompts. By the end of the semester, the basic grammatical structures of the target language will be reviewed. Pre: German 2 with a C- average or better Credit: 1 E/HON Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13

GERMAN 4 3541/3540 German 4 ACC continues the development of the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and the 5 C’s of World Language Learning. At this level, emphasis is placed on the practical use of basic skills. Subject matter to be covered includes vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic expressions pertaining to: dialects; geography; tourism; famous faces both past and present in the German-speaking world; technology; and art, music, and literature. Pre: German 3 with a C average or better Credit: 1 E/ACC Gr: 10, 11, 12, 13