WORLD LANGUAGE


7503 (07083400) SPANISH I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12
7523 (07013200) FRENCH I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Non-native speakers with a “C” or higher in eighth grade regular English, English teachers signature required.
+ Note: NCAA
The purpose of World Language I is to introduce students to the target language and its culture and to develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. Specific content to be covered includes, but is not limited to, beginning skills in listening and speaking with special attention to pronunciation. An introduction to reading and writing is also included, as well as the fundamentals of grammar and culture.


7504 (07083500) SPANISH II
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12
7524 (07013300) FRENCH II
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Non-native speaker with World Language I (Recommended "C" average) or Department permission
+ Note: NCAA
The purpose of World Language II is to reinforce the fundamental skills acquired by the students in World Language I. The course develops increased listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Specific content to be covered is a continuation of listening and oral skills acquired in World Language I. Reading and writing receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. This course continues the cultural survey of the target language-speaking people.


7505 (07083600) SPANISH III HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (H)
7525 (07013400) FRENCH III HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Non-native speaker with World Language II (Recommended "B" average) or Department permission
+ Note: NCAA
The purpose of World Language III is to master and expand the skills acquired by the students in World Language II. Specific content to be covered includes, but is not limited to, expansions of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on selected readings. Students’ acquisition of grammatical concepts is strengthened by analyzing reading selections. Contemporary vocabulary stresses activities which are important to everyday life of the target language-speaking people.

7506 (07083700) SPANISH IV HONORS
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (H)
7526 (07013500) FRENCH IV HONORS
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (H) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: World Language III (Recommended "B" average) or Department permission
+ Note: NCAA
The purpose of World Language IV is to expand the skills acquired by the students in World Language III. Specific content to be covered includes, but is not limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. Reading selections are varied and taken from newspapers, magazines, and literary works.

SPANISH V (HONORS)
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (H)
+ Prerequisite: Non-native speaker with World Language IV (Recommended "B" average) or Department permission
+ Note: NCAA
The purpose of World Language V is to expand the skills acquired by the students in World Language IV. Specific content to be covered includes, but is not limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. Reading selections are varied and taken from newspapers, magazines, and literary works.


7596 (07084000) ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (AP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Recommended "B" average in SPANISH 5 and teacher recommendation.
+ Note: NCAA
The purpose of Advanced Placement World Language is to develop oral and written fluency in the language and to prepare the students to take the Advanced Placement test. Specific content to be covered includes, but is not limited to, that determined by the Advanced Placement Program guidelines.

7509 (07093000) SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Note: NCAA.
This course focuses on the development of the student’s reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills. Students will also study Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures.

7510 (07093100) SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II
+ Grade Level 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (Recommended "C" average) and teacher recommendation
+ Note: NCAA
This course will develop the reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills acquired in Spanish Speakers I. It will also focus on the lives and contributions of well-known Spanish and Hispanic-American historical figures.

7511 (07093200) SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS III HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (H) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (Recommended "C" average) and teacher recommendation
+ Note: NCAA
This course provides mastery and expansion of skills acquired in Spanish Speakers II. Reading selections and activities come from the Educational Testing Service (The College Board).

7512 (07093300) SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS IV HONORS
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers III
(Recommended "C" average) and teacher recommendation
+ Note: NCAA
This course covers a survey of Spanish literature and short stories. Emphasis is on further enhancement of composition writing, oral presentations and discussion skills.