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Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to give students the fundamental skills needed to communicate in French on a basic level. Activities will include listening and responding to audio tapes, reading and writing in the present tense, speaking French in group conversations and role-playing. Student will also study the culture of French speaking countries in Europe, Africa and North America. A variety of resources such as a text, audio tapes, videotapes, ICN and Internet are used to enhance instruction.
FRENCH II (61)
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: French I
This course builds on the skills developed in French I. Students will be able to communicate at a higher level on a variety of topics. Activities will include reading and writing in the present and past tense and conversing in French at a more fluent level. Students continue to learn about the culture of French speaking countries. Resources such as the text, audio tapes, videotapes, ICN and Internet are used
FRENCH III (62)
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: French II
This course is a continuation of the skills developed in French II. Students will be able to communicate at a higher level on a variety of topics. Proficiency in listening, writing, reading, and speaking in French is emphasized.
FRENCH IV (63)
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: French III
This course expands upon the language skills learned in French III. Students will communicate at a higher level of fluency, interacting with each other in the classroom, using the language in everyday situations and applying learned knowledge to the community.
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
In this course students will be able to do the following: greet people courteously and say good bye, talk to about people, classroom items, bedroom items, clothing, and body parts. Also they will use over 40 adjectives, including colors, to describe. They will substitute pronouns for people, count to 1,000, originate and understand simple sentences using 38 regular, "ar" verbs; plus tener, ser, and estar. They will write questions and negative statements, compete at the blackboard in vocabulary races, and recognize many aspects of Hispanic culture (daily life, music, food, etc.)
SPANISH II (65)
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Spanish I
The primary goal of Spanish II is to develop linguistic proficiency and cultural sensitivity. Students deal with contemporary topics in their readings and discussions and also gain knowledge of the historical and cultural development of Spain and Latin American countries. The present, the past, and future tenses are introduced. There are individual projects and group work, journal writing and role playing activities. A variety of audio and videotapes and other resources are used.
SPANISH III (66)
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Spanish II
The primary goal of Spanish III is to enable the student to express him/her self in meaningful communication. Basics learned in Spanish I and II are reinforced and expanded. New grammatical concepts are introduced. Many alternate/authentic assessments are used to address students' diverse learning styles. The study of Spanish is linked with other disciplines, the community and other cultures. Again there are individual and group projects, journal writing, role playing, and other activities. Many resources are used.
SPANISH IV (67)
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Spanish III
The goal of Spanish IV, for the serious student, is to be able to use his/her knowledge of Spanish in the real world. Emphasis is on oral proficiency as used in everyday life situations. Again the basics from the previous three years are reviewed and expanded. More "technical" vocabulary is added. Attention is given to higher order thinking skills. Readings and discussions are based on contemporary issues as well as historical issues. Brief works of Spanish and Latin American literature are used along with many resources.