World Languages Courses

There are many excellent reasons for studying a World Languages whether you enter the business world or choose to continue your education beyond high school. If you desire to speak, to translate, and to write a World Language and to enhance your own cultural background, you are encouraged to visit with one of the language teachers and to enroll in the course of your choice. World Languages requirements at the college and university level vary. To learn entrance and graduation requirements for a specific college or university, consult the respective college catalog or your counselor. Students may begin study of a World Language in grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. Prerequisites for Levels II, III, IV and beyond include successful completion of both terms of the preceding level and/or departmental approval.

Classical Languages (126311/126312) This is a two-term course designed to benefit all students, especially those who will enter Medicine, Law or the Humanities by providing them with a general and technical vocabulary that will encourage and aid them to recognize and use terminology in these fields. Some Latin and Greek structure will be studied and students will translate some simple Greek and Latin from a first year text.

French I (120511/120512) French I offers the opportunity for students to experience a new language. Class is conducted so that each student uses French orally and in reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and structure which is useful in describing situations in his/her everyday life. French culture related to the topics of study is also introduced. An audio activities workbook and writing activities workbook will be required. Approximate total cost of required workbooks is $17.00.

French II (120521/120522) French II is a continuation of French I. Conversational skills are expanded through additional study of structure and vocabulary. The student learns to speak French more fluently and continues to read in French and to develop written skills. French culture, customs, and geography are also emphasized. The workbook purchased for French I will be used in the beginning of French II course.

French III (120531/120532) Students in French III learn advanced conversational techniques and build upon basic knowledge gained in French I and French II, thus enabling them to communicate in more complex oral and written form. Conversation and reading are emphasized, and the study of French culture is continued. An audio activities workbook and writing activities workbook will be required. Approximate total cost of required workbooks is $17.00.

French IV (120541/120542) French IV provides a review and extension of material previously studied. Reading and writing receive equal time with oral communication skills. Grammar and structure are expanded and studied in depth. Aspects of French culture include geography, history, literature and customs. The French III workbook is used.

AP French (120611/120612/120613) Advanced Placement French for upper level students is a three-term course with content and outcome equivalent to a third-year, college-level conversation and composition course. Special emphasis is given to developing the five components of World Language learning: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. The primary goal is polishing language skills for accurate, real-life communication. A minimum of four years of prior language study is recommended. Students in AP French may elect to take the Advanced Placement Exam. AP French is offered on odd-numbered schools years, i.e., 2005, 2007, 2009, etc. at North only.

French Civilization (129921/129922) This course uses the French language as a vehicle for the study of historical and present-day France. Topics include geography, cuisine, youth, leisure, art, and politics, and are selected according to the interest and needs of the class. Continued emphasis is placed on review of grammar and developing comprehension of the oral and written language. French Civilization is offered on even-numbered school years, i.e. 2004, 2006, 2008, etc.

French Literature (129931/129932) This survey course in literature is designed to introduce students to major French writers from the Middle Ages through the 20th Century. In the selection of texts consideration is given to developing comprehension of the oral and written language. French Literature is offered on odd-numbered schools years, i.e., 2005, 2007, 2009, etc. at Central & West. On even-numbered school years, i.e. 2004, 2006, 2008, etc. at North only.

German I (121011/121012) This beginning course is designed to develop the skills of communication in the language with primary emphasis on listening, speaking, and development of basic grammar skills. German culture related to the topics of study is also introduced. Various activities are used to reinforce new material and enrich the course. Approximate cost of required workbook is $10.00.

German II (121021/121022) Continued emphasis is given to oral work. More time is spent in development of reading and writing skills. Students are encouraged to form their own dialogues based on new topics as they are presented. Cultural information supplements the course. Approximate cost of required workbook is $11.00.

German III (121031/121032) Emphasis is given to the development of reading comprehension and cultural understanding with continued attention to conversational skills. German II workbook will be used in German III.

German IV (121041/121042) German IV extends the student's development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. An emphasis is placed on German culture, including literature and history.

Spanish I (120111/120112) Spanish I offers the opportunity for students to experience a new language. During the first year of Spanish study, a student learns to listen, speak, read, and write within an elementary framework of the language. Emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and structure which is familiar and meaningful to the student and that is useful in describing situations in his/her everyday life. Various aspects of the Hispanic culture are introduced. Approximate cost of required workbook is $15.00.

Spanish II (120121/120122) Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I which broadens the study of vocabulary and structure. Conversation, reading, and writing are emphasized. Hispanic culture, customs, and geography are also included. Approximate cost of required workbook is $15.00. The workbook purchased for Spanish I will be used in the Spanish II course.

Spanish III (120131/120132) Students in Spanish III intensify their study of structural elements and develop conversational, reading, and writing abilities. By building on knowledge gained in Spanish I and II, students learn to communicate in more complex oral and written forms. The study of Hispanic culture, customs and geography is continued. Approximate cost of required workbook is $15.00. The workbook purchased for Spanish III will be used in the Spanish IV course.

Spanish IV (120141/120142) Spanish IV provides a review and extension of material previously studied. Reading and writing receive equal time with oral communication skills. Grammar and structure are expanded and studied in depth. Aspects of Hispanic culture include geography, history, literature, and customs. The Spanish III workbook is used.

AP Spanish (120211/120212/120213) Advanced Placement Spanish for upper level students is a three-term course with content and outcome equivalent to a third-year, college-level conversation and composition course. Special emphasis is given to developing the five components of foreign language learning, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. The primary goal is refining language skills for accurate, reallife communication. A minimum of four years of prior language study is recommended. Students in AP Spanish may elect to take the Advanced Placement Exam. Approximate cost of required workbook is $14.00.

Hispanoamerica (129941/129942) A study of the culture, history, and literature of the Hispanic American people. There is special emphasis on oral proficiency and written composition. This course is offered on even-numbered school years, i.e. 2004, 2006, 2008 etc.

Iberia (129951/129952) A study of the historical, cultural and literary achievements of Spain. There is special emphasis on oral proficiency and written composition. This course is offered on odd numbered school years, i.e. 2005, 2007, 2009, etc.


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BACK TO DEPARTMENTS World Languages Homepage Teachers Courses Flowchart		World Languages Courses There are many excellent reasons for studying a World Languages whether you enter the business world or choose to continue your education beyond high school. If you desire to speak, to translate, and to write a World Language and to enhance your own cultural background, you are encouraged to visit with one of the language teachers and to enroll in the course of your choice. World Languages requirements at the college and university level vary. To learn entrance and graduation requirements for a specific college or university, consult the respective college catalog or your counselor. Students may begin study of a World Language in grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. Prerequisites for Levels II, III, IV and beyond include successful completion of both terms of the preceding level and/or departmental approval. Classical Languages (126311/126312) This is a two-term course designed to benefit all students, especially those who will enter Medicine, Law or the Humanities by providing them with a general and technical vocabulary that will encourage and aid them to recognize and use terminology in these fields. Some Latin and Greek structure will be studied and students will translate some simple Greek and Latin from a first year text. French I (120511/120512) French I offers the opportunity for students to experience a new language. Class is conducted so that each student uses French orally and in reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and structure which is useful in describing situations in his/her everyday life. French culture related to the topics of study is also introduced. An audio activities workbook and writing activities workbook will be required. Approximate total cost of required workbooks is $17.00. French II (120521/120522) French II is a continuation of French I. Conversational skills are expanded through additional study of structure and vocabulary. The student learns to speak French more fluently and continues to read in French and to develop written skills. French culture, customs, and geography are also emphasized. The workbook purchased for French I will be used in the beginning of French II course. French III (120531/120532) Students in French III learn advanced conversational techniques and build upon basic knowledge gained in French I and French II, thus enabling them to communicate in more complex oral and written form. Conversation and reading are emphasized, and the study of French culture is continued. An audio activities workbook and writing activities workbook will be required. Approximate total cost of required workbooks is $17.00. French IV (120541/120542) French IV provides a review and extension of material previously studied. Reading and writing receive equal time with oral communication skills. Grammar and structure are expanded and studied in depth. Aspects of French culture include geography, history, literature and customs. The French III workbook is used. AP French (120611/120612/120613) Advanced Placement French for upper level students is a three-term course with content and outcome equivalent to a third-year, college-level conversation and composition course. Special emphasis is given to developing the five components of World Language learning: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. The primary goal is polishing language skills for accurate, real-life communication. A minimum of four years of prior language study is recommended. Students in AP French may elect to take the Advanced Placement Exam. AP French is offered on odd-numbered schools years, i.e., 2005, 2007, 2009, etc. at North only. French Civilization (129921/129922) This course uses the French language as a vehicle for the study of historical and present-day France. Topics include geography, cuisine, youth, leisure, art, and politics, and are selected according to the interest and needs of the class. Continued emphasis is placed on review of grammar and developing comprehension of the oral and written language. French Civilization is offered on even-numbered school years, i.e. 2004, 2006, 2008, etc. French Literature (129931/129932) This survey course in literature is designed to introduce students to major French writers from the Middle Ages through the 20th Century. In the selection of texts consideration is given to developing comprehension of the oral and written language. French Literature is offered on odd-numbered schools years, i.e., 2005, 2007, 2009, etc. at Central & West. On even-numbered school years, i.e. 2004, 2006, 2008, etc. at North only. German I (121011/121012) This beginning course is designed to develop the skills of communication in the language with primary emphasis on listening, speaking, and development of basic grammar skills. German culture related to the topics of study is also introduced. Various activities are used to reinforce new material and enrich the course. Approximate cost of required workbook is $10.00. German II (121021/121022) Continued emphasis is given to oral work. More time is spent in development of reading and writing skills. Students are encouraged to form their own dialogues based on new topics as they are presented. Cultural information supplements the course. Approximate cost of required workbook is $11.00. German III (121031/121032) Emphasis is given to the development of reading comprehension and cultural understanding with continued attention to conversational skills. German II workbook will be used in German III. German IV (121041/121042) German IV extends the student's development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. An emphasis is placed on German culture, including literature and history. Spanish I (120111/120112) Spanish I offers the opportunity for students to experience a new language. During the first year of Spanish study, a student learns to listen, speak, read, and write within an elementary framework of the language. Emphasis is placed on learning vocabulary and structure which is familiar and meaningful to the student and that is useful in describing situations in his/her everyday life. Various aspects of the Hispanic culture are introduced. Approximate cost of required workbook is $15.00. Spanish II (120121/120122) Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I which broadens the study of vocabulary and structure. Conversation, reading, and writing are emphasized. Hispanic culture, customs, and geography are also included. Approximate cost of required workbook is $15.00. The workbook purchased for Spanish I will be used in the Spanish II course. Spanish III (120131/120132) Students in Spanish III intensify their study of structural elements and develop conversational, reading, and writing abilities. By building on knowledge gained in Spanish I and II, students learn to communicate in more complex oral and written forms. The study of Hispanic culture, customs and geography is continued. Approximate cost of required workbook is $15.00. The workbook purchased for Spanish III will be used in the Spanish IV course. Spanish IV (120141/120142) Spanish IV provides a review and extension of material previously studied. Reading and writing receive equal time with oral communication skills. Grammar and structure are expanded and studied in depth. Aspects of Hispanic culture include geography, history, literature, and customs. The Spanish III workbook is used. AP Spanish (120211/120212/120213) Advanced Placement Spanish for upper level students is a three-term course with content and outcome equivalent to a third-year, college-level conversation and composition course. Special emphasis is given to developing the five components of foreign language learning, listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. The primary goal is refining language skills for accurate, reallife communication. A minimum of four years of prior language study is recommended. Students in AP Spanish may elect to take the Advanced Placement Exam. Approximate cost of required workbook is $14.00. Hispanoamerica (129941/129942) A study of the culture, history, and literature of the Hispanic American people. There is special emphasis on oral proficiency and written composition. This course is offered on even-numbered school years, i.e. 2004, 2006, 2008 etc. Iberia (129951/129952) A study of the historical, cultural and literary achievements of Spain. There is special emphasis on oral proficiency and written composition. This course is offered on odd numbered school years, i.e. 2005, 2007, 2009, etc.
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