This course serves as an introduction to the French language and culture in which an integrated and FRENCH II COLLEGE PREP 623 5 creditscommunicative approach are utilized in order to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Vocabulary and grammatical structures are presented and used in real life contexts through a variety of activities encompassing all four skills. Awareness of the cultures of the francophone world is implicitly and explicitly included in the learning of French through continual thematic presentation of the people, their culture, their language and heritage. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. This course is a continuation of the skills development begun in French I with a furthering of the student’s FRENCH III COLLEGE PREP 633 5 creditsability to understand and to communicate within real life situations. Review of vocabulary and grammatical structures learned in French I along with exposure to new vocabulary, more verb tenses, and more grammatically complex concepts allow for further practice in the classroom, culminating in a wider variety of opportunities for personal expression. Culture remains an essential aspect of the course and is integrated within language instruction and through the presentation of videos, readings and discussion. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. This course has a balanced focus on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French. Each unit FRENCH IV HONORS 644 5 creditscontains a culture, conversation, journalism and literature section. Students are introduced to francophone literature from a variety of periods. All skills are integrated into each class. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. This course builds upon the vocabulary and grammar learned in all previous levels leading to improved oral and written communication. The reading and discussion of short stories and poems offer opportunities for students to express opinions and ideas while interacting with fellow students in the language. Opportunities to express oneself both orally and in writing are provided with the main intent being that of negotiating meaning in as comprehensible a manner as possible with as much grammatical accuracy as possible. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. FRENCH V HONORS 654 5 credits This course will emphasize the written and spoken French from which speaking strategies for everyday SPANISH I COLLEGE PREP 663 5 creditscommunication will be used. Students will attempt to analyze, interpret, and understand literary passages through composition, discussion, and essays. This course serves as an introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture in which an integrated and communicative approach are utilized in order to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Vocabulary and grammatical structures are presented and used in real life contexts through a variety of activities encompassing all four skills. Awareness of the cultures of the Hispanic World are implicitly and explicitly included in the learning of Spanish through continual thematic presentation of the people, their language and their culture. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. SPANISH II COLLEGE PREP 673 5 credits This course is a continuation of the skill development begun in Spanish I with a furthering of the student’s SPANISH III COLLEGE PREP 683 5 creditsability to understand and communicate within real life situations. Review of vocabulary and grammatical structures learned in Spanish I along with exposure to new vocabulary, more verb tenses and more complex grammatical concepts allow for further practice in the classroom culminating in a wider variety of opportunities for personal expression. Culture remains an essential aspect of the course and is integrated within language instruction and through the presentation of videos, readings and discussion. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. This course provides an intensive review and refinement of vocabulary and grammatical concepts learned SPANISH IV HONORS 684 5 creditsin the initial introductory Spanish courses. Additional vocabulary and grammatical concepts are presented and practiced contextually. The functional use of the language is stressed and opportunity for personal open-ended expression is maximized within class time. Written expression becomes more significant with commentary on articles and advertisements and self-expression through journal entries on a regular basis. Culture remains integrated in daily lessons and through readings and short stories throughout the year. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. This course builds upon the vocabulary and grammar learned in all previous levels leading to improved oral and written communication. The reading and discussion of short stories and poems offer opportunities for students to express opinions and ideas while interacting with fellow students in the language. Opportunities to express oneself both orally and in writing are provided with the main intent being that of negotiating meaning in as comprehensible a manner as possible with as much grammatical accuracy as possible. Note: A prerequisite grade of 70 or a teacher recommendation is required to advance to the next level. SPANISH V HONORS 694 5 credits This course stresses the use of Spanish for active communication with the following objectives: 1) the ability to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish; 2) the acquisition of vocabulary and a grasp of structure to allow for the easy, accurate reading of newspaper articles and magazine articles as well as of modern literature in Spanish; 3) the ability to compose expository passages; and 4) the ability to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. The course seeks to develop language skills that can be applied to various activities and disciplines rather than to the mastery of any specific subject matter. |