French 1: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters - 1 credit. This class is an introduction to basic concepts in the French language and culture. Everyday conversation and activities of young people are emphasized. Oral proficiency, reading comprehension and writing are stressed. |
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French 3 Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters - 1 credit (Pre-requisite: “C” or better in French II, CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR). This class is a continuation of French II Language and culture study with stress on the details of grammar, development of vocabulary and increased fluency in reading and writing French. |
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French 4: Senior Elective 2 Semesters - 1 credit (Pre-requisite: “C” or better in French III). French IV is a survey of French history and literature from the middle ages to the present, with a review and continuation of grammar. The class is designed to prepare students for college level French classes |
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Independent French 4 - Junior/Senior Elective - 0.5 or 1 Credit (Pre-requisite: "C" or Better in French 3 and Instructor Consent) This course is designed to provide advanced study opportunity for students pursuing a special topic/intrest in the French language. Studentss present their study direction to an advisor for approval including goals, time frame, monitoring requirements, and assesment framework. |
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Italian1: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters 1.0 credit. This course will provide students the basic for Italian Level 1. We concentrate on the four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will begin to learn extensive thematic vocabulary and grammar that will prepare students to understand the Italian language and culture at a more advanced level. This class will provide a solid background for further advanced study of Italian language and culture. Students’ will use the Italian language to engage in conversations, express feelings and emotions, exchange opinions, and provide and obtain information. Students will understand and interpret written and spoken language on diverse topics from media. Students will use the Italian language to present, orally or in writing, information, concepts and ideas on a variety of topics. |
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Italian 2: Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters 1.0 credit. (Prerequisite-Italian 1). Upon successful completion of Italian I students will expand and build upon their basic knowledge of the language. Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of traditions, ideas and perspectives, institutions, professions, literacy and artistic expressions, and other components of Italian culture. Students will recognize that languages use different patterns to communicate and apply this knowledge to develop insight into nature of language and culture. |
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Spanish 1: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters - 1 credit. Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish language. Students will learn basic vocabulary and basic grammar structures. Speaking, listening, writing, and reading will be emphasized. Students will learn to ask questions, and describe people, places, and things in the target language. Students will leave Spanish I with an understanding of the geographical and cultural variety of the Spanish-speaking world. |
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Spanish 2: Freshman/Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters - 1 credit (Pre-requisite: “C” or better in Spanish I and English, and the CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR). Spanish II is an expansion of material learned during the student’s first year of study, and will continue to build the vocabulary and grammar structures of the language. Students continue to explore as they study the themes of Home Life, Student, Life, Leisure Time, and Vacation and Travel. Very little English will be spoken in the classroom. A copy of a Spanish-English dictionary will be needed. |
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Spanish 3: Sophomore/Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters - 1 credit (Pre-requisite: “C” or better in Spanish II and English or equivalent and CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR). Spanish III is a continuation of Spanish II where students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four language skills-listening, speaking, reading, and writing- with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex language structures on a variety of topics, moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. Students apply critical thinking skills as they study and/or present current events, art forms, and media forms in the target language. Students use technology sources to research topics of personal interest. A Spanish-English dictionary is required. |
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Spanish 4: Junior/Senior Elective 2 Semesters - 1 credit (Pre-requisite: “C” or better in Spanish III, English and CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR). Students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – with special emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. Students communicate using more complex language structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. Reading supplements such as short stories and essays, monthly newspaper/magazines and current articles in the Spanish language are studied to build cultural awareness an improve reading comprehension. Class is conducted in Spanish and students are expected to ask questions, give comments and converse with others in the target language. |












