Foreign Language

The ability to understand and communicate with people of other countries is a valuable asset.
Advancing technology and the need to communicate with others has placed economic and social
importance upon foreign languages. Many colleges require foreign language credits as
part of their admission criteria and many corporations routinely hire employees who have a
knowledge of a second language.

Course #1110              French I
Prerequisite: None                          
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12                Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course introduces students to the French language through the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  It also exposes them to the cultures of various French-speaking countries.  Topics include getting acquainted, describing people and things, making weekend plans, family, foods, recreation, sports, clothing, entertainment and vacations.
 

Course #1120              French II
Prerequisite: French I
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12                Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course reviews first year material and continues the study of the French language and culture with new vocabulary and grammar structure.  New topics include pastimes, comparisons, feelings, holidays, driving, rights and responsibilities, family life, city life and talking about the past.
 

Course #1130              French III
Prerequisite: French II
Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course covers advanced grammar and develops oral and written skills.  French literature is introduced and cultural awareness is expanded through study of the daily life, history, geography and/or cuisine of France.
 

Course #1140              French IV
Prerequisite: French III
Grade level: 11, 12.                         Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course reviews the structure of the language and continues to expand grammar and vocabulary.  It further develops command of the language through original and spontaneous oral and written work, as well as the study of a variety of materials, both literary and cultural.
 

Course #1170              Honors French IV
Prerequisite: French III and department approval
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
Students in this course will follow the basic French IV curriculum.  In addition, they will be expected to produce oral and written samples that demonstrate a higher level of proficiency and critical thinking.  They may also be exposed to more advanced readings.
 

Course #1172              Honors French V
Prerequisite: French IV or Honors French IV and department approval
Grade level: 12                                Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
Students will work in an advanced level textbook and will complete projects such as readings, research papers, oral presentations, videotapes, etc., according to their interests and needs.
 

Course #1111              Spanish I
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12                Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course introduces the Spanish language through the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  It also exposes students to the cultures of the various Spanish-speaking countries.
 

Course #1121              Spanish II
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12                Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course reviews first year material and continues the study of the Spanish language and culture with new vocabulary and grammar structure.  It also exposes students to other areas, such as current events and geography.

Course #1174              Honors Spanish II
Prerequisite: Spanish I and department approval
Grade level: 9,10, 11, 12                 Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course will follow the basic Spanish II curriculum.  The students will also have to produce additional oral and written work, and will be exposed to supplementary advanced readings.  This course will prepare students for the next Honor level(s), and ultimately for the Spanish Advanced Placement exam.

Course #1131              Spanish III
Prerequisite: Spanish II
Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course reviews second year material and continues the study of the Spanish language, with new vocabulary and grammatical topics.  It also expands the students’ awareness of the different cultures and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world, and exposes them to other areas of language learning, such as current events, history, geography, and literary excerpts by Spanish and Latin American authors.
 

Course # 1175            Honors Spanish III
Prerequisite: Honors Spanish 2         
Grade level: 10, 11, 12                    Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course follows the basic Spanish III curriculum.  The students also have to produce additional oral and written work, and are exposed to additional literary works.  This course prepares students for the next Honor level(s), and ultimately for the Spanish Language Advanced Placement test.
 

Course #1141              Spanish IV
Prerequisite: Spanish III        
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
This course reviews the structure of the language and continues to expand vocabulary.  It further develops command of the language through original and spontaneous oral and written work, as well as the study of a variety of materials, both literary and cultural.  The course content and emphasis may vary, depending on the interests and needs of the student.
 

Course #1171              Honors Spanish IV
Prerequisite: Spanish III and department approval
Grade level: 11, 12                          Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
Students in this course will follow the basic Spanish IV curriculum.  In addition, they will be expected to produce oral and written samples that demonstrate a higher level of proficiency and critical thinking.  They may also be exposed to more advanced readings.
 

Course #1173              Honors Spanish V
Prerequisite: Spanish IV or Honors Spanish IV and department approval
Grade level: 12                                Course length: two semesters                        Course credit: 1
Students will work in an advanced level textbook and will complete projects such as readings, research papers, oral presentations, videotapes, etc., according to their interests and needs.