World Languages

American Sign Language 1 Course Numbers: 3201 & 3202 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0

During the first level of American Sign Language, the student will develop a foundation of basic vocabulary and basic grammatical structure. Also, the student will be introduced to classifiers, numbers, expressions and emotional variations. Successful completion of the course will allow the student to converse with deaf individuals at the survival level. In addition, the student will be expected to demonstrate understanding of the deaf culture and its relationship to ASL.

College American Sign Language 2 ARCC (Anoka Ramsey ASL and Culture II) Course Numbers: 3213 & 3214 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Students are expected to meet requirements to register for ARCC courses. Please speak to your Dean to learn more about specific requirements Note: Students taking the Anoka Ramsey Community College option for this course will earn 4 college credits for ASL 1102, American Sign Language & Culture 4, upon successful completion. This course fulfills the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 8: Global Perspective. Students must enroll for both college and high school credit.

A continuation of basic aspects of American Sign Language (ASL) taught in ASL 1101 - its basic vocabulary, structure, syntax, and grammar. Students will continue to focus on fingerspelling, numbers, facial grammar and sentence structure. Students will also further develop the conversational/cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-level conversation. More challenging examples of Deaf humor will be presented as well as additional cultural information to aid student development of awareness of and appreciation for the unique linguistic relationship between language and culture among those deaf /hard-of-hearing individuals who use ASL to communicate.

American Sign Language 3 Course Numbers: 3205 & 3206 Grades: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of ASL 1 & 2 with a “B” average or better

During the third year of American Sign Language students will review and expand upon previously learned topics. Their fluency, accuracy and comprehension will be developed more fully with strong emphasis on nonmanual markers. The student will be able to elaborate in American Sign Language in formal and informal social and work situations, develop situational problem-solving, and develop further fluency with abstract idea. The student will study in more depth of the Deaf Culture and history. Successful completion of this course will allow student to converse with Deaf individuals at an intermediate level. American Sign Language 4 Course Numbers: 3207 & 3208 Grades: 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of ASL 1 & 2, 3 with a “B” or better.

This course expands on the development of American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary and grammar, including the use of two to three character role shifts. Students learn to describe settings, and explain or discuss everyday objects and their use, step-by-step processes, cause and effect, and culturally related topics related to Deaf Community. Students will continue to refine and expand their ASL skills in the areas of fluency, accuracy and comprehension as developed in previous levels. Students will develop their abilities to converse at an advanced level with Deaf individuals and have opportunities to use their skills with Deaf individuals in a variety of situations. The Deaf culture will be studied extensively.

Chinese 1 Course Numbers: 3222 & 3223 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0

Semester 1 - The primary emphasis is on the understanding of pinyin rules, pronunciation, and the development of basic vocabulary and word usage along with speaking and listening skills. The secondary emphasis is focused on the understanding of Chinese character writing. Students also learn Chinese cultural practices through out the course.

Semester 2 - Students continue the development of proficiency in listening and speaking. Additional emphasis is focused on reading and writing skills. Students continue to learn Chinese cultural influences and practices, i.e. Chinese New Year celebration

Chinese 2 Course Numbers: 3224 & 3225 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in Chinese 1

Semester 1 - Chinese 2 builds upon the skills acquired in Chinese 1. Emphasis is on interpersonal and presentational communication in both speaking and listening skills.

Semester 2 - Emphasis is on building grammar, reading and writing skills in addition to continued development of listening and speaking skills. Students will role play relevant life situations and will continue to improve speaking and listening skills. The study of Chinese culture is continued through various cultural topics. The topics include food, shopping, holidays, and travel. Students will read novels in English and present book reports.

Chinese 3 Course Numbers: 3226 & 3227 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Chinese 2 with a grade of C- or better, or teacher approval.

Chinese 3 builds onto the skills that were acquired in Chinese 2. This course emphasizes interpersonal and presentation communication in both speaking and listening skills. Of topics and expansion, there will be an increase of language fluency and accuracy. Increased emphasis is placed on Chinese grammar, reading, and writing skills in addition to continues development of listening and speaking skills. More authentic materials such as audio and video clips, and texts are integrated into the curriculum to provide students with opportunities to practice situations that native speakers might encounter. Students will role-play real life situations. The study of Chinese culture is heightened by exploration of different cultural topics.

Chinese 4 Course Numbers: 3228 & 3229 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0

Prerequisite: Chinese 3 or equivalent

Chinese 4 builds upon the skills acquired in Chinese III. This course emphasizes interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication through both speaking and listening activities. Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to increase their levels of language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing by engaging in various class activities (e.g., role play, writing journals, long poems, and stories). Students will be expected to read text (in character) without pinyin and to write character in class assignments a majority of the time throughout this course. Chinese culture learning is incorporated in this course as well.

French 1 Course Numbers: 3244 & 3245 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0

Semester I - The primary emphasis is on the development of basic vocabulary and word usage along with speaking and listening skills. Students learn about French-speaking cultures through such classroom experiences as films, slides, presentations, guest speakers, discussions, music, songs, and foods.

Semester II - Students continue the development of proficiency in listening and speaking. Additional emphasis is on the development of reading and writing skills. There are continued experiences with French culture and awareness of French influence throughout the world. French 2 Course Numbers: 3246 & 3247 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Successful completion of a full year of French 1 A & B with a grade of C- or better recommended.

Semester I - French 2 builds upon the skills acquired in French 1. Emphasis is on interpersonal communication.

Semester II - Increased emphasis is placed on English and French grammar, and reading and writing skills in addition to continued development of listening and speaking skills. The study of French culture is heightened by exploration of cultural topics.

French 3 Course Numbers: 3248 & 3249 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: French 2 with a grade of C- or better

Semester I - Students will review second year material. More emphasis on English and French grammar and reading and writing skills will be stressed. The French culture will be an important part of the learning.

Semester II - Emphasis is on building confidence and facility in reading and speaking. Instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills will be given. Written compositions are required. Learning about French speaking cultures is continued.

French 4 Course Numbers: 3250 & 3251 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Successful completion of the appropriate previous levels of French with a grade of C+ or better, or instructors permission.

This class is designed to help students improve their skills in reading, writing, and speaking French. We will explore various topics including education in Francophone countries, cultural stereotypes, governmental structures, Francophone history, and current affairs of the Francophone world.

Grammar will be reviewed at an accelerated pace, but strong emphasis will be on improving communication skills (oral and written) and comprehension of written and spoken materials.

AP French Course Numbers: 3242 & 3243 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Successful completion of the appropriate previous levels of French with grade of B or better, or instructor’s permission.

This class is appropriate for highly motivated students who have excelled in their previous years of studying French. The majority of class time will be conducted in French, and students will be expected to stay in the target language. This is a college level course designed to ameliorate proficiency in the four modes of communication: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

We will explore various topics, including education in Francophone countries, cultural stereotypes, government structures, Francophone history, and current affairs in the Francophone World.

Students will be required to complete daily work, a bi-weekly essay, and give presentations on various subjects explored in class

German 1 Course Numbers: 3260 & 3261 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0

Willkommen! German 1 is a very interactive course with emphasis on developing listening comprehension and speaking proficiency. Communicative activities are developed along thematic lines such as school, family, sports, hobbies, foods, clothing, and festivals. Basic grammatical topics and cultural information are woven into the class and the students experience a wide variety of music. A significant geography project covering all German speaking countries will be part of the curriculum. By year end students will be able to ask and answer questions in a typical “getting to know you” conversation with fluency and confidence.

German 2 Course Numbers: 3262 & 3263 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in German 1

German 2 students will expand upon the basics of Level 1 and express themselves at a higher level of proficiency through increased knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Students will role play relevant life situations and will improve speaking and listening skills through daily conversations. Topics include travel, weather, household chores, food, shopping, holidays, teen life, music, and more. Grammatical elements of past tense, dative case and word order issues will be thoroughly covered. Students will also read at least two novellas and will develop projects based on the stories. German 3 Course Numbers: 3264 & 3265 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in German 2.

This course will enable German 3 students to review and expand previously learned topics, functions, and vocabulary in order to increase their fluency and accuracy of language structures. More authentic materials such as magazine articles, audio and video clips, and texts are integrated into the curriculum to provide students with opportunities to practice situations that native speakers might encounter. Students will give and follow directions, engage in sustained conversations, study a radio play, read a short novel, and write summaries of selected texts and create and perform dialogs for classmates.

German 4 with AP Option Course Numbers: 3266 & 3267 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: German 3 Grade C- or higher

Students in German 4 will expand their reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. Authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, literacy works, texts, videos and Internet sources are incorporated to practice situations that native speakers might encounter. Other readings will include a radio mystery play and a short novel. Students will also create dialogs related to stories read in class and perform them for classmates. Students may choose to take the AP exam in the spring.

Spanish for Heritage Speakers Course Numbers: 3295 & 3296 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0

This course is for students whose home language is Spanish. Students will develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through a focus on culture, literature, and film in the Spanish-speaking world. Students who successfully complete this course should continue on and take Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2.

Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 Course Numbers: 3297 & 3298 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Spanish for Heritage Speakers

This course is for students whose home language is Spanish. This course is a continuation of Spanish for Heritage Speakers with different units of study related to the six AP themes. Students will develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through a focus on culture, literature, and film in the Spanish-speaking world. Students who successfully complete this class may earn college credit through the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam or CLEP test.

Spanish 1 Course Numbers: 3283 & 3284 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note:This course is designed for students who have not had any level of Spanish or for students who did not successfully complete (receiving a grade of 80% or higher) Spanish at the middle school level. Please consult your dean with any questions.

Students will be taught the basics of the four skills of Spanish: speaking, listening, reading, and writing the language. The students will learn correct Spanish pronunciation and useful expressions for travel and basic communication. Students will also gain an understanding of the basic geography and culture of the Spanish- speaking world. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for Spanish 2.

Spanish 2 Course Numbers: 3285 & 3286 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Spanish 1, middle school Spanish, or equivalent

Students will continue to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students will learn to communicate about past events as well as present situations. Spanish-speaking cultures are studied. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for Spanish 3.

Spanish 3 Course Numbers: 3287 & 3288 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or equivalent.

Students will build upon the skills from Spanish 2. Students begin to work with more complicated sentence structures. Students learn to expand and enrich what they can communicate about in Spanish to include the world outside of their own experiences. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for Spanish 4.

Spanish 4 Course Numbers: 3291 & 3292 Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or equivalent.

Students continue to practice their oral communication skills as well as increase their proficiency in reading and writing through more indepth activities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for Spanish 5 or AP Spanish Language & Culture. Spanish 5 Course Numbers: 3293 & 3294 Grades: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Spanish 4 or equivalent.

This course will synthesize the language that has been learned in previous levels. The course will use Spanish to focus on culture, literature, and film of the Spanish-speaking world. The class will be conducted in Spanish and is for students who commit to speak Spanish in class. This class is offered at Mounds View High School

AP Spanish Language & Culture Course Numbers: 3275 & 3276 Grades: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Spanish 4 or 5 or equivalent. Note: Based on enrollment this class may be offered at Mounds View OR Irondale High School.

This course will emphasize comprehension of authentic written and spoken Spanish. By successfully completing this course, students will be able to compare, in both written and spoken forms, the products, perspectives, and practices of the Spanish-speaking cultures to their own. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared to take the corresponding AP exam, which may earn them college credit.

Hybrid AP French (MV) Course Numbers: 3242H & 3243H Grades: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of level 4 French with a grade of B- or better, or a summer project after having completed level 3 with a grade of B + or better, or the instructor’s permission. Note: This course will be offered as a hybrid, combining traditional in-class instruction with online assignments throughout the week. In-class days will be determined for each semester calendar, averaging 1-2 in-class days per week. Days and times for this class to be determined. Students will need to provide their own transportation if class is held outside the regular school day. A parent information meeting will be required upon registration.

Transportation to MVHS is not provided

. This class is an online/independent study course that will emphasize comprehension of authentic written and spoken French sources on the Internet and in print. By successfully completing this course, students will be able to compare, in both written and spoken forms, the products, perspectives, and practices of the French-speaking cultures to their own culture. Advanced concepts relating to complex sentence structure will also be taught. Students who successfully complete this course should be prepared to pass the French Language Advanced Placement exam, which may earn them college credit