We believe that, in today's world, world languages are an increasingly important vehicle for knowledge, communication and worldwide cultural understanding. It is the intent of the World Language Department to encourage each student to pursue the study of languages at all levels of proficiency. Students may move within and among languages as their desire and performance dictate. We, therefore, provide additional assistance, varied pacing, "bridges" among levels, acceptance of independent efforts, and flexibility in waiving requirements to support our belief that students should be challenged and to challenge themselves to meet the highest of expectations.
Advanced Placement language and literature courses challenge able and motivated students to develop and refine skills acquired over several years of study and provide them a means of obtaining college credit or placement or both. Students are expected to take the AP Exam in the spring. There is a fee for this exam. Certain courses will be offered only if sufficient students enroll. Occasionally students will be asked to purchase books or materials.
A beginning course designed for all grade levels with or without previous experience. Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in order to meet everyday needs in the target language. Students also develop an awareness of similarities and differences in culture. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
This advanced course is designed for students who have been highly successful in French in eighth grade or other previous experience. It is more intensive than LFR304 and should lead to Advanced Placement. Students broaden and deepen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and cultural understandings at an accelerated pace. (1 credit) Open to J.
A second year language course designed for students who have successfully completed LFR304 or equivalent. Students continue to develop and strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Students will also develop an understanding of cultural heritages. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.
This second year advanced course is designed for students who have mastered LFR375 or the equivalent. This course may/should lead to Advanced Placement. Students continue to deepen and broaden their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and cultural understandings at an accelerated pace. (1 credit) Open to L.
A third year language course designed for students who have successfully completed LFR354 or equivalent. It is not intended for students who have successfully (C- or above) completed LFR655. Students deepen and enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French. Students acquire an appreciation of the cultural, artistic, and intellectual accomplishments of French speaking countries. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed French 3 and wish to continue their study of French. Students explore aspects of French culture, history, and literature while strengthening their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills at a less accelerated pace. The study of vocabulary and grammar is also an integral component of this course. (1 credit) Open to S.
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Honors French 2 and wish to prepare for Advanced Placement in French. This course focuses on intensive development and use of grammar and vocabulary, as well as developing fluency in oral communication. Strong emphasis is placed on exploring and researching aspects of French culture, history and literature. (1 credit) Open to U & S.
This advanced course is open to students who have mastered LFC855, LFL855 or the equivalent. The goal is the attainment of a level of proficiency in French at which students are able to understand, speak, read, and write the language at a college level and to develop and refine skills that have been acquired over several years of study. This course prepares students for the Advancement Placement French Language exam. The course is focused on the mastery of language skills rather than on the content of specific texts. (1 credit) Open to S.
This advanced course is open to students who have mastered LFC855, LFL855 or the equivalent. A college level program, which introduces motivated students to representative works of French literature from the 17th to the 20th century and develops their ability to read, write, and speak with critical intelligence about literary works. Emphasis is placed on close reading and analysis of varied literary genres through acquisition and application of vocabulary and reading strategies needed to understand, analyze, interpret, and enjoy French literary works. This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement French Literature exam. (1 credit) Open to S.
An introductory course in Ancient Greek language with supporting readings of Ancient Greek authors in translation. Student will master the Greek alphabet, Greek roots in English vocabulary, elementary grammar, literacy, and cultural concepts. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A second-year language course for students who have successfully completed Ancient Greek. Students continue to develop skills to read and understand Ancient Greek language and culture. Through readings in Greek and in translation, students develop an understanding of our cultural heritage from Ancient Greece. Units in Modern Greek will help develop students’ speaking and listening skills. Prerequisite: LGK304 Ancient Greek I (1 credit) Open to U & S.
This third year language course is designed for students who have successfully completed LGR 354. Students acquire the vocabulary and strategies of reading needed to understand, analyze, interpret and enjoy Greek language and literature. (1 credit) Open to U and S.
A beginning course designed for all grade levels with or without previous experience. Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in order to meet everyday needs in the target language. Students also develop an awareness of similarities and differences in culture. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A second year language course designed for students who have successfully completed LIT304. Students continue to develop and strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the target language. Students will also develop an understanding of cultural heritages. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
This is a course for students who have successfully completed Italian 1. These students are highly motivated and talented in language acquisition. Students will be placed in this course based on teacher recommendation. Students will work at an accelerated pace to complete material, normally taught in 2 years, in one year. They will be able to begin Italian 4 in their third year of taking Italian. This sequence may/should lead to Advanced Placement. The students will develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that will prepare them for the rigors of Italian 4. (1 credit) Open to L, U, S.
This fourth year advanced course is open to students who have mastered LIT654 or the equivalent. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills will be further developed. (1 credit) Open to U & S.
A beginning course designed for all grade levels. Students develop a basic understanding of Latin grammar and syntax. Students also develop an understanding of the mythology, customs and daily life of the Roman people. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A second year language course for students who have successfully completed LLA304 or its equivalent. Students develop an increased ability to read and understand Latin prose and gain recognition of Latin roots in current English usage. Students also increase their knowledge of the contributions of Roman civilization to Western culture. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A third year language course for students who have mastered LLA354 or its equivalent. Students acquire the vocabulary and strategies of reading needed to understand, analyze, interpret, and enjoy the language and literature of the late Roman Republic and early Empire. (1 credit) Open to L, U & S.
A fourth year course open to those who have mastered LLA654 or its equivalent. Students expand lexical and reading skills needed to understand, analyze, interpret, and enjoy the literature of late Roman Republic and early Empire. Highly motivated students who wish to prepare for the Advanced Placement Latin exam are encouraged to sign up for this course. This course work is supplemented with summer reading and outside reading in English and Latin to develop analytical skills and a background in literary criticism. (1 credit) Open to U & S.
Russian 1 is designed for students without any previous study in Russian. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A second year language course designed for students who have successfully completed LRS304. Students continue to develop and strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will also develop an understanding of cultural heritages. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A third year course designed for students who have successfully completed LRS354. Students broaden and enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will continue to develop an understanding of Russian culture through the introduction of selected literary works. (1 credit) Open to U & S.
This is for students who have completed LRS654. Selections of Russian prose, poetry, and plays which reflect the culture and history of Soviet society, past and present, provides intensive development of reading skills. There is also the continued development of listening, speaking and writing skills. (1 credit) Open to S.
A beginning language course for students with no previous experience. Both LSP303 and LSP353 together are designed to accomplish the same goals as LSP304 by allowing students additional time. It is the first year of a two‑year sequence. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A beginning course designed for all grade levels with or without previous experience. Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in order to meet everyday needs in the target language. Students also develop an awareness of similarities and differences in culture. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
This advanced course is designed for students who have been highly successful in Spanish in eighth grade or other previous experience. It is more intensive than LSP304 and may/should lead to advanced placement. Students broaden and deepen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and cultural understandings at an accelerated pace. (1 credit) Open to J.
This is the second course of a two‑year sequence designed to accomplish the same goals as LSP304. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A second year language course designed for students who have successfully completed LSP304, LSP353 or equivalent. Students continue to develop and strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Students will also develop an understanding of cultural heritages. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
A third year language course designed for students who have successfully completed LSP354 or equivalent. It is not intended for students who have successfully (C- or above) completed LSP655. Students deepen and enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Students acquire an appreciation of the cultural, artistic, and intellectual accomplishments of Spanish speaking countries. (1 credit) Open to L, U, & S.
This second year advanced course is designed for students who have mastered LSP375 or the equivalent. This course may/should lead to advanced placement. Students continue to deepen and broaden their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and cultural understandings at an accelerated pace. (1 credit) Open to L.
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish 3 and wish to continue their study of Spanish. Students explore aspects of Spanish culture, history, and literature while strengthening their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills at a moderate pace. The study of vocabulary and grammar is also an integral component of this course. (1 credit) Open to U and S.
This fourth year advanced course is open to students who have mastered LSP654, LSP655 or LSL855 or the equivalent. This course provides more opportunities for students to further fluency in the use of oral language. Students will synthesize their acquired skills and experiences to role‑play and to interact in the target language. Grammar topics are integrated as appropriate to support the goals of the course. (1 credit) Open to U & S.
This fourth year advanced course is open to students who have mastered LSP654, LSP655, LSC855 or the equivalent. This course develops comprehension, lexical, and interpretive skills and strategies in reading and develops clarity of expression and creativity in writing via selections of prose, poetry, music and drama which reflect the culture and history of Spanish speaking societies. It develops listening and speaking skills via authentic taped materials and class discussions of themes and ideas. Grammar topics are integrated as appropriate to support the goals of the course. This course develops skills and introduces texts, which enhance success in the advanced placement Spanish literature course. (1 credit) Open to U & S.
This course is designed for fluent native speakers of Spanish who want to refine and further develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills with emphasis on spelling and correct grammar structures. Students will be reading Spanish newspapers, magazines, short stories, plays, etc. It is open to all four classes, but not strongly recommended for ninth graders who might do better in a more structured language class. Special recommendation is required. (1 credit) Open to J, L, U, & S.
This advanced course is open to students who have mastered LSC855, LSL855 or the equivalent. The goal is the attainment of a level of proficiency in Spanish at which students are able to understand, speak, read, and write the language at a college level and to develop and refine skills that have been acquired while providing them a means of obtaining college credit or placement or both. The course is focused on the mastery of language skills rather than on the content of specific texts. (1 credit) Open to S.
This advanced course is open to students who have mastered LSC855, LSL855 or the equivalent. A college level program, which introduces motivated students to representative works of Spanish literature from the 17th to the 20th century and develops their ability to read, write, and speak with critical intelligence about literary works. Emphasis is placed on close reading and analysis of varied literary genres through acquisition and application of vocabulary and reading strategies needed to understand, analyze, interpret, and enjoy Spanish literary works. This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature exam. (1 credit) Open to S. |
