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E. World Languages

FRENCH 1AB

Annual Course – Grade 9, 10, or 11

Prerequisite: None

253511 FRENCH 1A

253512 FRENCH 1B

Course Description: The purposes of these courses are to develop both a basic proficiency in communicating in the French language according to the cultural practices of France and an awareness of the history, geography and cultures of francophone countries.

 

*FRENCH 2AB

Annual Course – Grade 10 or 11

Prerequisite: French 1AB

253513 FRENCH 2A

253514 FRENCH 2B

Course Description: The purposes of these courses are to develop both a basic proficiency in communicating in the French language according to the cultural practices of France and an awareness of the history, geography and cultures of francophone countries.

 

*FRENCH 3AB

Annual Course – Grade 11 or 12

Prerequisite: French 2AB

253515 FRENCH 3A

253516 FRENCH 3B

Course Description: The purposes of these intermediate and advanced courses are to continue to develop increased proficiency in communicating in the French language according to the cultural practices of France and an increased awareness of the history, geography and cultures of the countries and regions where French is spoken.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AB

Annual Course – Grade 11 or 12

Prerequisite: French 3AB

253523 AP FR LANG A

253524 AP FR LANG B

Course Description: The teacher uses French almost exclusively in class and encourages students to do likewise. Instructional materials include a variety of authentic audio and video recordings and authentic written texts, such as newspaper and magazine articles, as well as literary texts. The course provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their proficiency in spoken and written Interpersonal Communication in a variety of situations in the Intermediate to Pre-Advanced range. The course provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their ability in Interpretive Communication to understand and synthesize information from a variety of authentic audio, visual, audiovisual, written, and print resources. The course provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their proficiency in spoken and written Presentational Communication in the Intermediate to Pre-Advanced range. The course incorporates interdisciplinary topics and explicitly addresses all six course themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics.

 

LATIN 1AB

Annual Course – Grade 9 or 10

Prerequisite: None

254811 LATIN 1A

254812 LATIN 1B

Course Description: The purposes of these courses are to develop both a basic proficiency in limited communication in the Latin language and an awareness of the impact of Latin on the English language, other derived languages, and American institutions through the study of ancient Roman culture, history, its influence geographically, and mythology.

 

LATIN 2AB

Annual Course – Grade 10 or 11

Prerequisite: Latin 1AB

254813 LATIN 2A

254814 LATIN 2B

Course Description: The purposes of these courses are to develop both a basic proficiency in limited communication in the Latin language and an awareness of the impact of Latin on the English language, other derived languages, and American institutions through the study of ancient Roman culture, history, its influence geographically, and mythology.

 

LATIN 3AB

Annual Course – Grade 11 or 12

Prerequisite: Latin 2AB

254815 LATIN 3A

254816 LATIN 3B

Course Description: The purposes of these intermediate and advanced courses are to increase both a basic proficiency in limited communication in the Latin language and an awareness of the impact of Latin language and literature on the English and other languages, and on American institutions through the study of ancient Roman culture, history, geography, and mythology.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN AB

Annual Course – Grade 12

Prerequisite: Latin 3AB

254819 AP LATIN A

254820 AP LATIN B

Course Description: The AP Latin course focuses on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil's Aeneid and Caesar's Gallic War. The course requires students to prepare and translate the readings and place these texts in a meaningful context, which helps develop critical, historical, and literary sensitivities. Throughout the course, students consider themes in the context of ancient literature and bring these works to life through classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. Additional English readings from both of these works help place the Latin readings in a significant context.

 

SPANISH 1AB

Annual Course – Grade 9, 10, or 11

Prerequisite: None

256011 SPANISH 1A

256012 SPANISH 1B

Course Description: The purposes of these courses are to develop a basic proficiency in communicating in the Spanish language according to the cultural practices of the countries and regions where Spanish is spoken: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States, and others.

 

*SPANISH 2AB

Annual Course – Grade 10, 11, or 12

Prerequisite: Spanish 1AB

256013 SPANISH 2A

256014 SPANISH 2B

Course Description: The purposes of these courses are to develop a basic proficiency in communicating in the Spanish language according to the cultural practices of the countries and regions where Spanish is spoken: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States, and others.

 

*SPANISH 3AB

Annual Course – Grade 11 or 12

Prerequisite: Spanish 2AB

256015 SPANISH 3A

256016 SPANISH 3B

Course Description: The purposes of these intermediate courses are to continue to develop increased proficiency in communicating in the Spanish language according to the cultural practices of the countries and regions where Spanish is spoken: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States, and others.

 

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 1AB

Annual Course – Grade 9, 10, or 11

Prerequisite: Students must speak Spanish

256031 SPAN SP 1A

256032 SPAN SP 1B

Course Description: This course is intended to develop increased proficiency in communicating orally and in writing in Spanish according to the cultural practices of the countries and regions where Spanish is spoken: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States, and others. It is equivalent to Spanish 1AB and 2AB for non-heritage speakers.

 

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 2AB

Annual Course – Grade 10, 11, or 12

Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2AB OR Spanish 2AB

256033 SPAN SP 2A

256034 SPAN SP 2B

Course Description: This course continues to develop proficiency in communicating orally and in writing in Spanish according to the cultural practices of the countries and regions where Spanish is spoken: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, the United States, and others. It focuses on the functions and content of Spanish 3AB for non-heritage speakers and includes readings in a variety of genres.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Annual Course – Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Spanish 3AB OR Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2AB

256023 AP SPAN LNG A

256024 AP SPAN LNG B

Course Description: The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Spanish 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 almost exclusively in Spanish.

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students' awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE

Annual Course – Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Spanish 3AB OR Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2AB

256021 AP SPAN LIT A

256022 AP SPAN LIT B

Course Description: The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature. Students continue to develop proficiencies across the full range of the modes of communication (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, and literary criticism).

 

*Honors sections are available.