WORLD LANGUAGES

TH420 | GRADE 12 | SEMESTER

Prerequisites: Theology 11 Religion plays a powerful role in society by shaping the values, goals, and world-view orientations of specific cultures. This course is an introduction to the five major religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These religions will be examined through their historical development, their major doctrinal and philosophical beliefs, and their practices. This comparative study will emphasize what unites these religions in their search for truth while recognizing their differences. It will develop the ability to see God working throughout the history of civilization while examining the collaboration between Catholics and the followers of others religious traditions.

HONORS THEOLOGY 12: INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY CATHOLICISM (SU DUAL CREDIT)

TH430 | GRADE 12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation This course will discuss the contemporary Catholic Church in light of Catholic social teachings. The full description and course number will be available in spring 2022. Outcomes and expectations for this course are set by Seattle University.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

American Sign Language (ASL) is a dynamic, visual language that requires practice in order to develop muscle memory and visual acuity. Students will be signing with each other, with very little talking during class. This is a fast-paced, active class that requires active participation, regular attendance, and practice outside of class.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1

WL110 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: None This course introduces students to ASL vocabulary, grammar, communication norms, and Deaf culture and history. Students will develop receptive and expressive ASL skills, cross-cultural sensitivity, and competence through varied class activities and community interactions. ASL is a dynamic, visual language that requires practice in order to develop muscle memory and visual acuity.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2

WL210 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Successful completion of ASL 1. ASL 2 is the second year of American Sign Language, focusing on a broader vocabulary, more complex grammar, and communication norms. There is also a large focus on the Deaf-Blind community, Deaf culture, and their relationship to the history of American Sign Language. Students will continue to develop and strengthen their receptive and expressive ASL skills and cross-cultural sensitivity/competence through varied classroom activities, experiences, and interactions.

HONORS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3

WL310 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in ASL 2, and teacher recommendation. Honors ASL 3 is a continuation of the introductory and intermediate ASL courses. Students deepen and strengthen their receptive, expressive, and extemporaneous conversational ASL skills while developing greater cross-cultural sensitivity and competence through varied class and community activities and interactions.

WL410 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in ASL 3, and teacher recommendation. Honors ASL 4 is a continuation of the introductory and intermediate ASL courses. Students deepen and strengthen their receptive, expressive, and extemporaneous conversational ASL skills while developing greater cross-cultural sensitivity and competence through varied class and community activities and interactions. Students will also gain greater awareness of deaf culture as they further refine their skills in ASL.

FRENCH

FRENCH 1

WL120 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: None This course covers the beginnings of French language and francophone cultures.

FRENCH 2

WL220 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Successful completion of French 1. This course is a continuation of French language and francophone cultures.

HONORS FRENCH 3

WL320 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in French 2; teacher recommendation. This honors course covers more advanced topics of French language and francophone cultures while building on conversational skills with an introduction to French literature.

HONORS FRENCH 4: SU DUAL CREDIT FREN 1250

WL420 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in Honors French 3; teacher recommendation. This college-level course covers advanced French language with an emphasis on verbal and written communicative skills with an introduction to French literature. Outcomes and expectations for this course are set by Seattle University.

Students who move beyond the fourth year of French may elect to enroll in an independent study of AP French. If interested, please contact the Vice Principal of Academics.

MANDARIN

MANDARIN 1

WL130 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: None This first-year course will focus on learning the phonetic system and writing simplified Chinese characters as well as using Mandarin to conduct simple conversations. There will also be opportunities to explore the Chinese culture.

MANDARIN 2

WL230 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mandarin 1. Mandarin 2 continues to develop the language holistically, found in daily communication and cultural development. This content will include how East interacts with West (reflected in language) in modern times. Mandarin 2 embodies content, critical thinking, and multiple perspectives in increasing sophisticated grammar, and vocabulary.

WL330 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisite: C or higher in Mandarin 2; teacher recommendation. Mandarin 3 builds on Mandarin 1 and Mandarin 2 mastery in integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It challenges advanced students with more complex language features embodying graphophonics (particularly accents), syntax, and semantics. Mandarin 3 also address issues surrounding China-world relations.

HONORS MANDARIN 4: SU DUAL CREDIT CHIN 1250

WL430 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in Honors Mandarin 3; teacher recommendation. Mandarin 4 is an advanced class that challenges advanced students with listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course builds on Mandarin 3 mastery in vocabulary, grammar and the four essential language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Outcomes and expectations for this course are set by Seattle University.

Students who move beyond the fourth year of Mandarin may elect to enroll in an independent study of AP Chinese. If interested, please contact the Vice Principal of Academics.

SPANISH

Please note, if a student, through their family life, has had exposure to Spanish, they must register for Heritage Spanish or another World Language (ASL, French, Mandarin) as a language elective.

SPANISH 1

WL140 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: None This course covers beginning Spanish grammar and Hispanic culture. Spanish readings emphasize grammar and culture.

SPANISH 2

WL240 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 1. This course covers intermediate Spanish grammar and Hispanic culture. Spanish readings emphasize grammar and culture.

HONORS SPANISH 3

WL340 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in Spanish 2; teacher recommendation. This course covers advanced-level Spanish grammar, geography and culture of Mexico, and introduction to Hispanic literature.

HONORS SPANISH 4: SU DUAL CREDIT SPAN 1250

WL440 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in Spanish 3; teacher recommendation. This college-level course covers advanced-level Spanish using the UW Spanish 103 syllabus, history of Spain (from the period of its first inhabitants to present day), and introduction to Hispanic literature. ed.

HONORS SPANISH 5

WL540 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: C or higher in Spanish 4; teacher recommendation. In this course, the focus is reading and comprehension of Hispanic literature. We also continue the study of advancedlevel Spanish grammar, conversation, writing, and composition. Spanish 5 students may assist as teachers’ assistants to the Spanish department. This class is also aligned with Heritage Spanish 3.