COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
| COURSES FOR PROFIENCY MUST HAVE A "C" OR BETTER IN LAST ENGLISH CLASS | ||
| FRENCH 1 | Course Code: 5110 (9-12) |
2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Welcome, Bienvenue!! In French I you will be introduced to a new and exciting world of French. You will learn how to ask questions, tell time and hold short conversations describing your likes and dislikes, while conjugating verbs in the present tense. We will also explore interesting French customs and you will see how French teenagers are similar and different from American teenagers. | ||
| FRENCH 2 | Course Code: 5120 (10-12) |
2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Successful passage of French 1. | ||
| The focus of French 2 is to learn higher-level communication skills in French. We will explore in greater detail many of the concepts and ideas that were introduced to you in French I. After French 2, you will be able to hold a conversation describing yourself and others. You will be able to describe situations and events in the past, present and future. You will also be exposed to more aspects of French culture and history. So come and join us for an exciting year of increased French proficiency. | ||
| GERMAN 1 | Course Code: 5210 (9-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| In the first semester, we learn the present tense of verbs and the gender and plurals of nouns in the nominative within the context of the German speaking cultures. We learn to understand, speak, read and write about ourselves, our interests and our families. In the spring, we will learn to conjugate verbs with step vowel changes, use nouns in the accuative case, and the possessive adjectives. We expand our communication skills to include school at home in my room and being part of the community. | ||
| GERMAN 2 | Course Code: (9-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Successful passage of German 1. | ||
| In the first semester, we learn how to use modals, the future tense, and the demonstrative adjectives. Our communication skills will explore making plans, describing people, and clothing needs. In the second semester we learn the conversational past, prepositional phrases in the accusative, the command forms, and comparisons. We expand our communication skills to include vacationing, animals, and extracurricular activities here versus Germany. | ||
| SPANISH 1 | Course Code: 5310 (9-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| ¡Buen Viaje! This year’s focus is on vocabulary and the present tense, as well as an introduction to language structure and culture. Verb conjugations are in the present tense, includes irregulars and stem changers. Classroom commands and directions are learned in Spanish. Basic language structures and vocabulary include numbers, colors, time, weather, calendar, body, clothing, family and meals. Grammar mastery includes use of pronouns, subject-verb agreement, adjective agreement in number and gender, interrogatives and prepositions. Culture lessons focus on going shopping, the importance of family, Hispanic foods, and common sports and pastimes. | ||
| SPANISH 2 | Course Code: 5320 (9-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Successful passage of Spanish 1. | ||
| ¡Buen Regreso! This is verb year! The present tense is reviewed and many other tenses are learned and expanded on i.e. preterit, imperfect, perfects, progressives, future, conditional and imperative. An extensive list of common verbs will be covered. Oral communication and understanding is a primary focus with cultural lessons included. Common vocabulary is expanded as well. | ||
| JAPANESE 1 | Course Code: 5510 (9-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Entering 9th grade students must have received a "B" or higher in their previous English class. All other students must have a "C" or better. | ||
| Students will learn to communicate in basic Japanese and learn about Japanese culture. Oral communication will be stressed through listening and speaking activities. Basic reading and writing skills will be introduced. | ||
| JAPANESE 2 | Course Code: 1320 (11-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: A "C" or better at previous level or permission of instructor. | ||
| Building on the foundation of Japanese 1, students will further learn to communicate in basic Japanese and learn about Japanese culture. Oral communication will be stressed through listening and speaking activities. Basic reading and writing skills will be further introduced. | ||
| ADVANCED COURSES FOR DEEPER / BROADER STUDY | ||
| ACCELERATED FRENCH 3 | Course Code: 5136 (11-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Successful passage of French 2. | ||
| In your third year of French we will be specializing our skills of communication. We will learn the specific nuance and finesse of the French language. Our exploration of French grammar will continue with learning how to speak in various tenses and time as an abstract concept. We will also begin to apply the grammar we learn to analyze various works of literature in French. France has a long and proud tradition of literature. Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac, Gaston Leroux’s Le Fantome de L’Opera and Antoine de Saint- Exupery’s Le Petit Prince are examples of some of the books that we will discuss in class. Come and discover why French authors are considered some of the most gifted writers in the world. | ||
| AP FRENCH LANGUAGE | Course Code: 5141 (12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Successful passage of French 3. Requires AP French Language Examination in May. | ||
| Continued expansion of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. French literature is used for further oral, written and cultural study. The program varies with student needs and abilities. | ||
| FRENCH 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH 2 AT CHS (NIC CREDIT) | Course Code: 5150 (10-12) | 1 Credit 1 Semester |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of Accelerated French 3 and completion of NIC entrance exam given by French instructor. | ||
| This course is the second semester of Elementary French and continues the acquisition and application of basic language skills and culture. Successful completion of this course gives students the required skills to take the intermediate level courses which satisfy the cultural diversity requirement of the A.A. degree or one of the arts and humanities requirements for the A.S. degree. | ||
| FRENCH 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH 1 AT CHS (NIC CREDIT) | Course Code: (10-12) | 1 Credit 1 Semester |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 102. | ||
| Intermediate French provides training in the acquisition and applicationof basic language skills and culture. It satisfies four creditsof the cultural diversity requirement for the A.A. degree or one of the arts and humanities requirements for the A.S. degree. | ||
| ACCELERATED SPANISH 3 | Course Code: 5335 (11-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Successful passage of Spanish 2. | ||
| ¡Ven Conmigo! Spanish 3 is built for conversation and for putting all those tenses, vocabulary, and formations to work. Not only will we review and deeply investigate all previously learned tenses, we’ll introduce the challenging subjunctive mood. Also, we’ll give some new formations that allow you to communicate more fluently on a variety of every day topics. But, don’t forget about some exciting new cultural topics that will allow you to see the people’s passion for the language, the country, and for a way of life. This course is designed with student input and you will notice that your abilities in writing, listening, speaking and comprehending will be even further enhanced upon completion. | ||
| AP SPANISH LANGUAGE | Course Code: 5341 (11-12) | 2 Credits 2 Semesters |
| Prerequisite: Successful passage of Spanish 3. Requires AP Spanish language examination in May. | ||
| ¡El cuarto año.…les espero! Spanish 4 is the perfect culmination to your Spanish studies and will build your confidence is speaking and using the Spanish language. Not only will we explore the tragedies and beauty of the history of Spain, we will also explore famous art and music. This class, primarily in spoken Spanish, will emphasize communication in common situations and incorporate Spanish in a variety of modes: skits, poetry, novels, interviews, videos, etc. We will also review elements of grammar and introduce the imperfect subjunctive and other subtle formations that will advance your abilities and give you the opportunity to receive college credit through Adv Placement. ¡Vengan Amigos! | ||
| SPANISH 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH 2 AT CHS (NIC CREDIT) | Course Code: 5350 (11-12) | 1 Credit 1 Semester |
| Prerequisite:Completion of Accelerated Spanish 3 and completion of NIC entrance exam given by Spanish instructor. | ||
| This course is a continuation of Accelerated Spanish 3, emphasizing further development of basic language fluency. A laboratory is included in the course. | ||
| SPANISH 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 1 AT CHS (NIC CREDIT) | Course Code: 5360 (11-12) | 1 Credit 1 Semester |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 102. | ||
| This course further develops Spanish fluency with emphasis on conversation, reading, grammar, and composition. The culture and literature of Spain and Latin America are included. This course provides a continuation and refinement of language skills and greater depth in the study of cultural aspects. It meets the cultural diversity requirement for the A.A. degree or one of the arts and humanities requirements for the A.S. degree. Laboratory work is included. | ||
