MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES

❏ Algebra 2

● Grade 9 placement exams are given in May to incoming students who have previous experience with French or Spanish. Students with no prior experience are placed based on standardized tests, prior academic achievement, and student preference

● Students with a final grade of D or F must take summer school to continue study in the language.

● Two consecutive years of study of the same language will fulfill the minimum requirement; three or more years are encouraged.

● Transfer students are placed through a placement test and interview with the language teacher. See the department chair for more information.

1 credit

Grade 10-12

* 854 American Sign Language 1

This full year course will examine the history of American Sign Language (ASL), the basics of the language and the background of deaf culture, all of which are interrelated. Nuances of deaf culture will be presented, discussed and enjoyed, with the benefit of guest speakers who are deaf Students will learn the American Manual Alphabet and a repertoire of signs that will enable them to engage in basic conversation with a user of ASL ASL, which is a true language most similar to Mandarin Chinese in grammatical structure, will be studied in terms of grammatical structure, verb-noun use, parameters, and sentence types.

1 credit

Grade 10-12

* 855 American Sign Language 2

This full year course will build on the foundation established in ASL I. Students will build on their sign vocabulary. A more intense examination of the grammatical features of ASL will be studied. Descriptive features of ASL, especially those incorporating classifiers, use of space and proxemics will be developed Students will work on their receptive understanding of ASL, a feature of the language that is notoriously very difficult for those who are not native ASL users

❏ ASL 1

1 credit

Grade 10-12

* 8561 Honors American Sign Language 3

This course integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), including recognition of sociolinguistic variation. Students take a practice oriented approach to language acquisition with a demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). The curriculum also aims to increase fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers Students will expand their vocabulary and enhance their expressive and receptive skills through class discussions, pair/group work, simulations, and presentations The course is conducted in American Sign Language It includes grammar review and features extensive discussions of Deaf culture.

❏ ASL 2 (A)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit Grade 9-12

* 848 Honors Arabic 1

This introductory course focuses on the modern standard Arabic and dialects as well as reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture. This course is designed for students who are interested in learning the basics of the Arabic language and culture. At the end of this course, students should be able to communicate with Arabic speakers on a basic level.

❏ Grade 9: Placed through admissions process

1 credit Grade 10-12

* 849 Honors Arabic 2

Following a review of the materials studied in the first year of the language, this course is a continuation of skills acquired in Arabic I, with a growing awareness and appreciation of the language and cultures of the Arabic-speaking world.

❏ Honors Arabic 1 (C)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit Grade 11-12

* 850 Honors Arabic 3

Following a review of the materials studied in the second year of the language, this course is a continuation of skills acquired in Arabic 1 & 2. It will focus on plural patterns, past and future tenses, comparing things, and conversational Arabic, along with a growing awareness and appreciation of the language and cultures of the Arabic-speaking world.

❏ Honors Arabic 2 (C)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit

Grade 11-12

* 851 Honors Arabic 4

Following a review of the materials studied in the second year of the language, this course is a continuation of skills acquired in Arabic 3

❏ Honors Arabic 3 (C)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit Grade 9-12

* 881 Honors French 1

This course follows the basic subject matter of that of French 1, but Honors differs in the pace of the course as well as in the independent assignments given.

❏ Grade 9: Placed through admissions process

1 credit Grade 9-12

* 883 Honors French 2

The second year French course focuses on developing communication skills. Topics learned in the previous French course will be reviewed, adding vocabulary and deepening knowledge of grammar. Students are also provided a deeper insight into the French-speaking cultures and civilizations.

❏ Honors French 1

1 credit Grade 9-12

* 884 Honors French 3

The third year of honors French language study begins with a brief review of the first and second years of grammar followed by a gradual development of more complex grammatical structures. Methods of learning and assessments include audio-visual activities, reading, writing and conversation Students are expected to speak French 80% of the time.

❏ Honors French 2

❏ Recommendation

❏ Take the National French Exam for a cost of $10

1 credit Grade 1

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* 885 Honors French 4

The fourth year French course focuses on reading and listening comprehension, essay writing and continuously improving fluency in speaking. This course also emphasizes the mastery of complex grammar points so as to allow students to enjoy reading a complete novel in French.

❏ Honors French 3 (B)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit Grade 10-12

* 871 AP French Language and Culture

This course prepares students to take the AP French Language and Culture exam in May. The focus here is on mastering the speaking, reading, writing and comprehension skills necessary to go into the exam with confidence and competency

❏ Honors French 3 (A) or Honors French 4 (B)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Summer assignment

1 credit Grade 9-12

* 888 Honors Latin 1

Students are introduced to the basic structures of Latin through listening to and reading comprehensible narratives. Latin is treated as a true language which has been spoken and written for over a thousand years. They are introduced to Roman history, culture, and mythology, along with study of how Latin has affected English vocabulary.

1 credit Grade 10-12

* 889 Honors Latin 2

Students encounter more complex structures in Latin 2, including the passive voice, and work on their communicative skills with more writing assignments. They are introduced to grammatical theory. Cultural topics such as the role of women and slaves are addressed. At this point they can begin to read ancient Latin texts with suitable scaffolding.

❏ Honors Latin 1

1 credit

Grade 10-12

* 890 Honors Latin 3

This course focuses on extended reading, beginning with Ovid’s mythological narratives. Students are introduced to the principles of scansion All essential grammar of Latin should be covered by the end of the course. Students are also given the opportunity to write more extensively in Latin.

❏ Honors Latin 2 (C)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit

Grade 11-12

* 891 Honors Latin 4

Students are given the opportunity to select classical or medieval texts that interest them and read them thoroughly. The course will include stylistic and thematic analysis of the chosen texts.

❏ Honors Latin 3 (B)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit Grade 11-12

* 887 AP Latin

AP Latin is designed to provide advanced high school students with a rich and rigorous Latin course. Students who successfully complete the course are able to read, understand, translate, and analyze Latin poetry and prose. Throughout the course, students develop their language skills through various activities: precise, literal translation of prepared poetry and prose; reading with comprehension of sight passages, both poetry and prose; and written analyses that demonstrate the results of critical reading in clear and coherent arguments supported by textual examples.

❏ Honors Latin 4 (B)

❏ Recommendation

❏ Note: Students may enter AP Latin from levels prior to Latin 4, if recommended by the teacher and complete additional summer preparation

1 credit

Grade 9-12

* 893 Spanish 1

This first year of Spanish language study introduces the student to basic vocabulary and grammar and teaches beginning conversation skills Methods of learning and assessment include speaking, reading, listening, writing and audio-visual activities.

1 credit Grade 9-12

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1 credit Grade 9-12

894 Honors Spanish 1

This first year of Spanish language study introduces the student to basic vocabulary and grammar and teaches beginning conversation skills. Methods of learning and assessment include speaking, reading, listening, writing and audio-visual activities.

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895 Spanish 2

This course stresses the audio-lingual approach with continued emphasis on conversation, reading, listening and writing. Following a review of the material studied in the first year of the language, students will continue the study of Spanish by increasing their vocabulary and developing an understanding of and ability to produce more complex structural patterns. Students are also provided a deeper insight into the Spanish-speaking cultures and civilizations.

❏ Grade 9: Placed through admissions process

❏ Spanish 1

1 credit Grade 9-12

* 896 Honors

Spanish 2

This course stresses the audio-lingual approach with continued emphasis on conversation, reading, listening and writing. Following a review of the material studied in the first year of the language, students will continue the study of Spanish by increasing their vocabulary and developing an understanding of and ability to produce more complex structural patterns Students are also provided a deeper insight into the Spanish-speaking cultures and civilizations.

❏ Honors Spanish 1 or Spanish 1 (A)

❏ Recommendation

Grade 9-12

* 897 Spanish 3

This third year of language study begins with an intensive review of grammar and vocabulary learned during the first and second years, followed by development of more complex grammatical structures The course will focus on the present and past tenses, object pronouns, vocabulary acquisition, and conversational Spanish while emphasizing proper pronunciation. Methods of learning and assessment include audio-visual activities, reading, writing and conversation Students are expected to speak Spanish 60% of the time

❏ Spanish 2

1 credit

Grade 9-12

* 898 Honors Spanish 3

The third year of honors Spanish language study begins with a brief review of the first and second years of grammar followed by a gradual development of more complex grammatical structures with concentration on the subjunctive mood Methods of learning and assessments include audio-visual activities, reading, writing and conversation. Students are expected to speak Spanish 80% of the time.

❏ Honors Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 (A)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit

Grade 10-12

* 900 Honors Spanish 4

The fourth year of language study begins with an intensive review and in-depth investigation of the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses. In addition, this course will concentrate on the development of better conversation skills and more complex grammatical structures, specifically the command forms, the subjunctive mood, and the future and conditional tenses. Cultural products, practices and perspectives of Spanish speaking countries and connections to students’ own cultures will also be explored Methods of learning and assessment include audio-visual activities, reading, writing, and conversation. Students are expected to speak Spanish 80% of the time.

❏ Honors Spanish 3 or Spanish 3 (B)

❏ Recommendation

1 credit

Grade 10-12

* 873 AP Spanish Language and Culture

This course is designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam in May. Students focus on mastering complex grammar, building up vocabulary, analyzing reading passages, honing listening and speaking skills, and writing clearly and precisely in order to go into the exam with confidence and a solid foundation

Not currently offered

874 AP Spanish Literature and Culture

❏ Honors Spanish 3 (B), Spanish 3 (B), or Honors Spanish 4

❏ Recommendation

❏ Summer assignment