11012X00 French I Credit: Elective
Emphasis is on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students learn correct pronunciation and basic vocabulary and grammar. Cultural studies include learning the geography of France, information about Paris, and the interests of French teenagers.
11022X0 French II
[Prerequisite: French I] Credit: Elective
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are continued at an intermediate level. Culture studies include geography of French-speaking countries throughout the world and an introduction to
historical Franco-American influences. 11035X0H French III HN
[Prerequisite: French II] Credit: Elective
Students participate in progressively more challenging conversations and communicate successfully in basic survival situations. Students learn to express themselves using constructions that are more complex. This course includes a wide variety of readings in French from French-speaking cultures. 11045X00 French IV HN
[Prerequisite: French III] Credit: Elective
Oral and written proficiency are expected at this level. This course includes a study of French speaking culture and writings. Grammatical structures are taught with the context of literature and culture.
11057X0 AP French
[Prerequisite: French IV and/or Approval] Credit: Elective
The Advanced Placement French course emphasizes the use of language for active communication. Students develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines rather than focusing on any specific subject matter. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of the spoken and written target language in various contexts, coherent and resourceful communication, and the organization and writing of compositions.
Students who take this course are required to take the AP Examination.
11612X00 German I Credit: Elective
This course provides an introduction to the German language, peoples, countries, and customs with special emphasis placed on conversational skills that include topics such as sports, school, music, food, clothing, and vacations. Students practice their skills through letter writing and internet-based activities.
11622X00 German II
[Prerequisite: German I] Credit: Elective
Students learn about life, civilization, geography, history, politics, cooking, literature, art, and music of German speaking countries while focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Some authentic materials are introduced in writing and other available media. Computer drills are provided to help students prepare for the optional National German Testing Program.
11635X00 German III HN
[Prerequisite: German II] Credit: Elective
The main objective of this course is improvement of oral and written German.
Students read and discuss recent, authentic German texts. They learn to express themselves independently with the help of resource materials. Students also engage in creative writing and acting and are exposed to real-life situations. Internet-based German grammar and vocabulary activities are offered to review.
11645X00 German IV HN
[Prerequisite: German III] Credit: Elective
This course consists mainly of a closer study in German culture and thought. Students study excerpts from the works of German writers and thinkers and also work on projects relating to these studies. Occasional discussions of recent newspaper articles as well as TV programs and World Wide Web activities provide students with insights into the German-speaking world today. Students also prepare and teach German language units to children.
11647X0 AP German IV
[Prerequisite: German IV and/or Approval] Credit: Elective
The Advanced Placement German course emphasizes the use of language for active
communication. Students develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines rather than focusing on any specific subject matter. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of the spoken and written target language in various contexts, coherent and resourceful communication, and the organization and writing of compositions. Students who take this course are required to take the AP Examination. 11412X00 Spanish I
Credit: Elective
Students begin to attain proficiency in the skills of listening and speaking. Topics useful to
conversing with natives are included as well as topics of particular interest to teenagers. Greetings, numbers, telling time, and weather expressions are learned. Students must learn how to conjugate verbs in order to communicate clearly.
1422X00 Spanish II
[Prerequisite: Spanish I] Credit: Elective
Students review basic grammatical structures taught in Spanish I and expand their working
vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students who successfully complete this course should have a command of the key vocabulary and structures necessary for personal communication.
11435X00 Spanish III HN
[Prerequisite: Spanish II] Credit: Elective
Students participate in progressively more challenging conversations and communicate successfully in basic survival situations. Students learn to express themselves using more complex constructions. This course includes readings in Spanish.
11445X00 Spanish IV HN
[Prerequisite: Spanish III] Credit: Elective
Oral and written proficiency are expected at this level. This course includes a study of renowned Hispanic artists, basic literature, history, and culture. This study touches on literary works of humor, heroism, legends, poetry,drama and indigenous peoples of the Americas. Grammatical structures are taught in conjunction with the literature.
11467X00 AP Spanish
[Prerequisite: Spanish IV and/or Approval] Credit: Elective
The Advanced Placement Spanish course emphasizes the use of language for active
communication. Students develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines rather than focusing on any specific subject matter. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of the spoken and written target language in various contexts, coherent and resourceful communication, and the organization and writing of compositions. Students who take this course are required to take the AP Examination.