World Languages
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very student is required to complete two consecutive years of the same world language during his/her high school program. Students who choose to register for a language in which they are already conversant do not ordinarily enroll in the first-year course. Those students are advised by a guidance counselor and world language teacher prior to enrollment. It may be necessary to enroll a student in his/her second choice of a world language should sections become full. Therefore, alternate choices should be made carefully.
GERMAN 1 521
German 1 provides the student with an introduction to the German language as well as the culture of German-speaking countries. The goal is to enable each student to develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with special emphasis on listening and speaking. Each student will achieve good pronunciation habits and conversational skills through the materials in the text and controlled discussion. Cultural discussions complete the program.
GERMAN 2 522
PREREQUISITE: German 1
As a follow-up to German 1, German 2 puts the previously learned basic skills into usage in reading, writing, translation, and conversation as well as the culture of the German-speaking countries. Each student will achieve good pronunciation habits and course level conversational fluency through the materials in the text and controlled discussions. Cultural lectures complete the program.
GERMAN 3 HONORS 526
PREREQUISITES: German 2 and BK World Language honors criteria
This honors course will develop the language skills learned in German 1 and 2 by featuring excerpts from German literature, history, culture, and a sweeping view of German life. These exciting readings provide a colorful backdrop for the study of the written and spoken language, and give valuable insight into the German people of today and yesterday.
GERMAN 4 HONORS 524
PREREQUISITES: German 3 Honors and BK World Language honors criteria
This honors course is designed as an advanced level language course for the motivated student. Students will focus on German literature, music, advanced grammar, essay writing, and conversational skills.
LATIN 1 531
Latin 1 introduces the student to the mother tongue of Western civilization. Beginning grammar introduces the student to the method and calculated thought of the Roman mind. Roman history and culture are provided through the readings. A journey into the fascinating field of Greek and Roman mythology arouses interest in and provides essential knowledge of classical civilization. Students have the option of taking the National Latin Exam in March.
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