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To benefit from the study of a foreign language the student is strongly encouraged to take a minimum of two consecutive years in the same language. For students interested in taking placement exams prior to entering college, a minimum of three years of the same language is recommended.

FRENCH I (4102-4103)
GERMAN I (4202-4203)
SPANISH I (4602-4603)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language

PREREQUISITE: None
Level I foreign language courses provide instruction enabling students to discuss the many reasons for learning languages and to develop an understanding of the people who speak them. Students are able to apply effective strategies for language learning and show a willingness to experience various aspects of the cultures. Within this context, the course provides students with opportunities to:
.......... respond to and give oral directions and commands and to make routine requests in the classroom and in public places;
..........understand and use appropriate forms of address in courtesy expressions and be able to tell about daily routines and events;
..........ask and answer simple questions and participate in brief guided conversations related to their needs and interests;
..........read isolated words and phrases in a situational context, such as menus, signs, and schedules;
..........comprehend brief written directions and information;
..........read short narrative texts on simple topics; and
..........write familiar words and phrases in appropriate contexts and respond in writing to various stimuli.

Additionally, students learn:
.......... about nonverbal communication, such as gestures and body language;
..........about awareness of current events in the cultures;
..........the major holidays and geographical features of the countries being studied;
..........greeting and leave taking behaviors in a variety of social situations;
..........the appropriate way to respond to introductions and use courtesy behaviors; and
..........appropriate etiquette in a variety of social settings.

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FRENCH II (4112-4113)
GERMAN II (4212-4213)
SPANISH II (4612-4613)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: Language Level I

Level II foreign language courses enable students to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related to the language studied as well as to participate in conversations dealing with daily activities and personal interests. Students are able to:
.......... ask questions regarding routine activities;
..........participate in conversations on a variety of topics;
..........relate a simple narrative about a personal experience or event;
..........interact in a variety of situations to meet personal needs, such as asking permission, asking for or responding to an offer of help, and expressing preferences pertaining to everyday life;
..........understand main ideas and facts from simple texts over familiar topics;
..........read aloud with appropriate intonation and pronunciation;
.......... and write briefly in response to given situations, for example postcards, personal notes, phone messages, and directions, as well as write letters using culturally appropriate format and style.

Additionally, students become:
.......... familiar with major geographical features, historical events, and political structures of the country(ies) being studied;
..........familiar with different aspects of the culture, including the visual arts, architecture, literature and music, using the foreign language where appropriate;
..........able to extend and respond to hospitality as a host or a guest; and
aware of time expectations, such as arriving for appointments and social engagements.

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FRENCH III (4122-4123)
GERMAN III (4222-4223)
SPANISH III (4622-4623)
Elective – 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: Language Level II

Level III foreign language courses provide instruction enabling students to understand and appreciate other cultures by comparing social behaviors and values of people using the languages being learned. Students are willing to initiate and participate in discussions concerning these cultures. In addition, students are able to:
..........respond to factual and interpretive questions and interact in a variety of social situations, such as expressing regrets, condolences, and complaints, and using more than rote memory formula phrases;
read for comprehension from a variety of authentic materials, such as advertisements in newspapers and magazines, and cartoons and personal correspondence;
..........read short literary selections of poetry, plays, and short stories;
complete authentic forms and documents and take notes that require familiar vocabulary and structures;
..........write paraphrases, summaries, and brief compositions;
describe different aspects of the culture, using the foreign language where appropriate, including: (1) major historical events, (2) political structures, (3) value systems, (4) visual arts, (5) architecture, (6) literature, and (7) music; and
..........seek help in a crisis situation and participate appropriately at special family occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, funerals, and anniversaries.

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FRENCH IV (4132-4133)
GERMAN IV (4232-4233)
SPANISH IV (4632-4633)
Elective – 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: Language Level III

Level IV foreign language courses enable students to participate in classroom and extra-curricular activities related to the language studied, such as presentations to the student body and to parent groups and taking leadership roles in language clubs. Students are willing to participate in conversations with native and advanced non-native speakers, either in their community or in the school. This course also enables students to:
.......... respond to factual and interpretive questions, interact in complex social situations, and express opinions and make judgments;
give presentations on cultural topics including: (1) traditions, (2) historical and contemporary events, and (3) major historical and artistic figures;
...........paraphrase or restate what someone else has said;
read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials, such as newspapers and magazine articles, novels, and essays, as well as make judgments about what is read;
...........write well-organized compositions on a given topic; and
begin using the language creatively in writing simple poetry and prose.

Students are also:
.......... aware of the relationship between various art forms in at least one major historical period;
.......... aware of the major literary, musical, and artistic periods and genres of at least one of the cultures in which the language is spoken;
.......... able to adjust speech appropriate to the situation and audience; .......... and able to participate appropriately in a variety of specific circumstances which could include public meetings, attending concerts, and using public transportation.

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FRENCH V (4152-4153)
GERMAN V (4252-4253)
SPANISH V (4652-4653)
Elective –12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD – Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: Language Level IV

Level V foreign language courses enable students to participate in activities beyond the classroom that could include concerts, theater performances, and community activities. Students are willing to participate in conversations with native speakers in the community and promote among their peers, and others, the benefits of foreign language study and the study of the cultures in which the language is spoken. In addition, students are able to:
.......... initiate and participate in conversations on current or past events that are of significance in the foreign culture;
develop and propose solutions to issues and problems that are of concern to members of their own culture and the foreign culture being studied;
..........demonstrate an understanding of the principal elements of nonfiction, articles in newspapers, magazines, and e-mail on topics of current and historical importance to members of the culture;
..........analyze the main plot, subplot, characters and their descriptions, roles, and significance in authentic literary texts;
..........create stories and poems, short plays, and skits based on personal experiences and exposure to themes, ideas, and perspectives from the foreign cultures; and
..........summarize the content of an article intended for native speakers in order to discuss the topics in writing for speakers of the language.

Additionally, students:
.......... gain a general knowledge of the major literary and artistic movements within the cultures where the foreign language is spoken;
become aware of the relationships in these periods among the various art forms;
.......... and demonstrate near native behaviors, using the appropriate verbal and nonverbal cues in a variety of cultural contexts, that reflect both peer-group and adult activities within the cultures studied.

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LATIN I (4402-4403)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: None

The Latin I course provides instruction enabling students to discuss the many reasons for learning languages and to develop an understanding of the people who speak or spoke them. Students have opportunities to apply effective strategies for language learning and show a willingness to experience various aspects of the culture(s) studied including foods, sports, and music. Students are able to:
.......... respond to and give oral directions and commands and make routine requests in the classroom;
.......... understand and use appropriate forms of address in courtesy expressions and be able to tell about daily routines and events;
.......... ask and answer simple questions;
.......... read isolated words and phrases in a situational context such as menus, signs, and schedules, as well as comprehend brief written directions and information;
.......... read all language they use orally;
.......... write familiar words and phrases in appropriate contexts;
.......... and respond in writing to various stimuli.

Students will also be:
.......... aware of nonverbal communication through art and architecture and will demonstrate awareness of the contributions of important people;
.......... familiar with major holidays, geography, and history of the language and culture; and
.......... able to recognize the contributions of the Latin language and culture studies to American society and the world.

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LATIN II (4412-4413)
Elective – 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: LATIN I

The Latin II course provides opportunities for students to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related to Latin and to participate in conversations dealing with the influence of the classical world on modern culture. Students are able to:
.......... ask questions regarding activities, tell about daily routines and events, and relate a simple narrative about a personal experience or event;
..........interact in a variety of situations to meet personal needs, such as asking permission, asking for or responding to an offer of help, and expressing preferences pertaining to everyday life;
..........understand main ideas and facts from simple texts over familiar topics;
..........read aloud, in Latin, with appropriate intonation and pronunciation;
..........write short messages that respond to given situations and write ..........letters using culturally appropriate format and style; and
..........write simple guided texts on familiar topics.

In addition, students become familiar with major geographical features, historical events, and political structures of the classical world and with different aspects of Roman culture, including the visual arts, architecture, and literature.

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LATIN III (4422-4423)
Elective – 10, 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: LATIN II

The Latin III course provides instruction enabling students to understand and appreciate other cultures by comparing social behaviors and values of the ancient Roman people. Students are willing to initiate and participate in discussions concerning the Roman culture and language. Students are able to:
.......... respond to factual and interpretive questions, restate what someone else has said, and give short presentations on cultural topics;
read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials and read short literary selections, such as simple poetry, short plays, and short stories;
..........make judgments about what is read;
..........use the language creatively in writing poetry, prose, and essays; and
..........write a short well-organized composition on a given topic.

In addition, students become familiar with major historical events, political structures, and value systems of the Roman culture. Using the Latin language where appropriate, they are able to describe different aspects of the culture including: (1) the visual arts, (2) architecture, (3) literature.

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LATIN IV (4432-4433)
Elective – 11, 12
Credit 2 – Year
*AHD - Foreign Language
PREREQUISITE: LATIN III

The Latin IV course provides opportunities for students to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related to the Latin language, such as presentations to the student body and to parent groups, as well as taking leadership roles in language clubs. Students are willing to participate in conversations dealing with the influence of the classical world on the modern world. They are also able to:
.......... respond to factual and interpretive questions and interact in a manner that displays knowledge of our classical heritage;
..........give presentations on cultural topics, for example traditions, historical events and major historical or artistic figures from the culture;
..........paraphrase or restate what someone else has said;
..........read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials and make judgments about what is read;
..........write well-organized compositions on a given topic; and
..........use the language creatively in writing simple poetry and short prose.

Students are aware of the relationship between various art forms in at least one major historical period of the Roman culture as well as the major literary and artistic periods and genres of Roman culture.

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