World Languages

GERMAN 1

521 Every 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 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.

532

PREREQUISITE: Latin 1 Latin 2 aims to improve the students’ mastery of the Roman language by presenting more grammatical constructions. In their readings, students take a journey through the Roman Empire, focusing on Roman Britain and Alexandria. Latin 2 also assists in the growth of English vocabulary through the study of derivatives. Students have the option of taking the National Latin Exam in March.

LATIN 3 HONORS

533

PREREQUISITES: Latin 2 and BK World Language honors criteria Latin 3 Honors will enable the student to enhance his/her proficiency in the foundations of Latin vocabulary and grammar and to expand his/her knowledge of classical culture. A thorough review of grammar and vocabulary learned in Latin 1 and 2 prepares the student for both written and oral translations of authentic texts. Students will take the National Latin Exam in March.

LATIN 4 HONORS

534

PREREQUISITES: Latin 3 Honors and BK World Language honors criteria Latin 4 Honors will enable students to apply the concepts learned during their previous years of studying the language. Students will gain greater appreciation for the classical authors by translating authentic prose as well as poetry. Students will take the National Latin Exam in March.

AP LATIN

535

PREREQUISITES: Latin 3 Honors, consent of the instructor, and BK World Language honors criteria

SPANISH 1

541 Students will apply the knowledge they have acquired in their previous years of studying the Latin language and culture. They will become proficient in reading, translating, and analyzing Latin prose and poetry through the required readings of Caesar’s De Bello Gallico and Vergil’s Aeneid. In addition, students will become familiar with the historical, political and cultural context of these literary works as well as demonstrate their understanding of the literature by writing well-developed essays supported by textual examples. Students must attend mandatory after school sessions scheduled throughout the year and take the AP Latin exam in May.

Spanish 1 introduces various situations of daily life. Class drills and controlled discussion concentrates on building basic vocabulary. Grammar is presented and applied through conversation and repetition. Both the teacher and native speakers on the compact discs that accompany the textbook model the language. Additionally, the Internet website of the textbook publisher offers students the opportunity to reinforce class work and/or improve their skills on an individual basis. Culture is presented throughout the textbook and enhanced by teacher presentations and resources.

World Languages

World Languages

551

PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1 Spanish 2 concentrates on developing the student’s reading and writing skills while improving aural/oral proficiency in Spanish. A detailed approach to vocabulary will build upon the vocabulary previously taught in Spanish 1. The study of grammar stresses the importance of verb usage and introduces some of the more technical points of the language. The Internet website of the textbook publisher offers a variety of activities related to each chapter for individual practice at home. The video and audio programs that accompany the textbook series, combined with films and class activities presented by the teacher, give the student a background in Hispanic culture.

SPANISH 3 HONORS

554

PREREQUISITES: Spanish 2 and BK World Language honors criteria Spanish 3 Honors is for the student who excelled in Spanish 2. It reviews the material learned previously and presents a new level of complex, refined vocabulary and grammar. Listening, reading comprehension, speaking, writing and critical thinking are emphasized. The Internet website of the textbook publisher offers a variety of activities related to each chapter for individual practice at home. Cultural components are presented through the audio and video programs, teacher resources and films. Students will have the opportunity to take the National Spanish Exam in March.

SPANISH 4 HONORS

553

PREREQUISITES: Spanish 3 Honors and BK World Language honors criteria This course is designed to promote communicative proficiency in Spanish by using relevant vocabulary, reviewing previously learned structures and presenting new structures for real life situations, including open-ended personal expression. The course offers the students opportunities to broaden their understanding of Hispanic culture through teacher resources, films, and projects. The students will enrich their vocabulary through one-on-one conversations. Students will take the National Spanish Exam in March.

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

575

PREREQUISITES: Spanish 4 Honors or consent of the instructor and BK World Language honors criteria This rigorous course, taught exclusively in Spanish, requires students to improve their proficiency across the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Students will focus on the integration of authentic resources including, but not limited to, interviewing Spanish-speaking people, watching Spanish movies, and attending cultural events. These opportunities will enable students to make cultural comparisons within the course’s seven themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities and Beauty and Aesthetics. Students must attend mandatory afterschool sessions scheduled throughout the year and take the Advanced Placement Exam in May.