World Languages Department

This is an introductory course to basic skills in French vocabulary and grammar. Four communication skills are developed: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Culture is weaved into each lesson via videos, French artifacts, literature, slides, and skits so students can learn to communicate effectively with French speakers across the globe, learn about their own culture, and become more sensitive to cultural differences. Requirements: daily review of material studied, memorization of vocabulary and grammar, weekly activities in the workbook.

Prerequisite: None - An elective course open to all students.

This course seeks to present the more complex structures of French I and to expand the cultural themes of level I, but in a more advanced and rapid fashion than a regular French II class. A variety of methods and techniques, used exclusively in the French language, will assist the student to internalize the language more readily. A total immersion method will be utilized within the instruction, and a linguistic environment will dominate the class. By the end of the year, students will have a command of all basic and intermediate structures necessary for communication, both oral and written, as well as an appreciation and an understanding of the culture set within the context and content of the language taught through history and literature.

Prerequisite: At least a C- in French I or teacher approval.

This course seeks to present the more complex structures of French I and to expand the cultural themes of level I, but in a more advanced and rapid fashion than a regular French II class. A variety of methods and techniques, used exclusively in the French language, will assist the student to internalize the language more readily. A total immersion method will be utilized within the instruction, and a linguistic environment will dominate the class. By the end of the year, students will have a command of all basic and intermediate structures necessary for communication, both oral and written, as well as an appreciation and an understanding of the culture set within the context and content of the language taught through history and literature.

Prerequisite: A- in French I or teacher approval, application required

This course presents the more complex structures of French and expands the cultural themes of the first levels. A variety of methods is used, and French is spoken almost exclusively. By the time students complete the third-year honors level, they will have acquired a command of the key vocabulary and structures necessary for personal communication both in the written and spoken form as well as an appreciation of the culture of the French-speaking world through its history and literature.

Prerequisite: At least a C- in French II or teacher approval.

This course presents the more complex structures of French and expands the cultural themes of the first levels. A variety of methods is used, and French is spoken almost exclusively. By the time students complete the third-year honors level, they will have acquired a command of the key vocabulary and structures necessary for personal communication both in the written and spoken form as well as an appreciation of the culture of the French-speaking world through its history and literature.

Prerequisite: B+ in French II or teacher approval, application required.

At the conclusion of this course, which will be conducted in French, students will be able to make both prepared and impromptu oral presentations. This course promotes oral and written communication through situational activities, discussion of current events, selected fiction and non-fiction readings, and review of grammar. Knowledge and use of the French language will be content based. The content will focus on the arts, history, and/or cultural awareness. The reading of one full-length major literary work is required.

Prerequisite: A in French III or French III Honors or teacher approval, application required.

In this course students study the basics of Spanish grammar, including the present, imperfect, and preterit. Four communication skills are developed - speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will be exposed to the similarities and differences in the culture of the people who speak the Spanish language.

Prerequisite: None - An elective course open to all students.

Honors Spanish I is an accelerated Spanish I course covering all the basic concepts and cultural items taught in Spanish I regular. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have mastered some of the more basic concepts of regular level 1 but are not proficient enough to function in a level II Spanish course. The primary language of instruction will be the target language! Spanish is used extensively for communication in the classroom! In addition, students will be responsible for a major project each semester.

Prerequisite: Pre-evaluation given prior to registration, teacher recommendation or interview with department

This course is a continuation of the course work begun in the first year. The remaining simple and compound tenses will be studied. More emphasis is placed on grammar and written work; oral skills are also stressed.

Prerequisite: C in Spanish I or teacher approval.

This course presents the more complex structures of Spanish and expands the cultural themes of level I. A variety of methods and techniques, used exclusively in the Spanish language, assist the student to internalize the language more readily. A total immersion method is utilized within the instruction, and a linguistic environment dominates the class. By the end of the year, students will have a command of all basic and intermediate structures necessary for communication, both oral and written, as well as an appreciation and an understanding of the culture set within the context and content of the language taught through history and literature.

Prerequisite: B in Spanish I, student application, and/or teacher recommendation, application required.

This course is designed to develop and apply grammatical knowledge acquired during the first two years of the study of Spanish. Students are required to participate actively in daily grammar exercises and in oral exercises designed to enhance conversational skills.

Prerequisite: B in Spanish II or teacher approval.

This course promotes oral and written communication through situational activities, discussion of current events and selected readings, a variety of listening comprehension exercises, and review of grammar. Knowledge and use of the Spanish language will be content based. The content will focus on the arts, history, and/or cultural awareness and will require a minimum of six essays on topics selected by the instructor.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.

Latin I will explore the history, culture and civilization related to the development and use of the Latin language. The basic skills of the Latin vocabulary will be taught. Emphasis will be placed on the reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, and translation of Latin. The benefits of Latin used in the sciences and math will also be explored.

Prerequisite: Interview with the Latin instructor and a short essay stating why the student is interested in taking Latin and how the student would contribute to the success of the class.

Latin I will explore the history, culture and civilization related to the development and use of the Latin language. The basic skills of the Latin vocabulary will be taught. Emphasis will be placed on the reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, and translation of Latin. The benefits of Latin used in the sciences and math will also be explored.

Prerequisite: Interview with the Latin instructor and a short essay stating why the student is interested in taking Latin and how the student would contribute to the success of the class.

Honors Latin III will be literature and culture intensive, as most major points of grammar will be covered by the end of Latin II. The entirety of Vergil’s Aeneid will be studied both for the story and translation skills, as well as its references to early Roman history, culture, and geography. Other classics such as excerpts from Livy will be covered as well as major medieval and ecclesiastical works (such as excerpts from the Vulgate and St. Augustine). As Latin usage is experiencing a rebirth worldwide, examples of Modern Latin will also be covered.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin II and an interview with the Latin instructor.

In this course students study the basics of Spanish grammar, including the present, imperfect, and preterit. Four communication skills are developed - speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will be exposed to the similarities and differences in the culture of the people who speak the Spanish language.

Prerequisite: None - An elective course open to all students.

This is an introductory course to basic skills in French vocabulary and grammar. Four communication skills are developed: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Culture is weaved into each lesson via videos, French artifacts, literature, slides, and skits so students can learn to communicate effectively with French speakers across the globe, learn about their own culture, and become more sensitive to cultural differences. Requirements: daily review of material studied, memorization of vocabulary and grammar, weekly activities in the workbook.

Prerequisite: None - An elective course open to all students.

Latin I will explore the history, culture and civilization related to the development and use of the Latin language. The basic skills of the Latin vocabulary will be taught. Emphasis will be placed on the reading, writing, speaking, comprehension, and translation of Latin. The benefits of Latin used in the sciences and math will also be explored.

Prerequisite: Interview with the Latin instructor and a short essay stating why the student is interested in taking Latin and how the student would contribute to the success of the class.