World Languages Course Descriptions
World Languages Department Chairperson: Mr. Luis Hernandez
French 1
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
(9-12) Major emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to understand spoken French. Great stress is placed on correct pronunciation. The students are provided with limited facility in each of the four skills of language learning: listening, reading, speaking and writing.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
French 2
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in French 1.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in French 1.
(10-12) In French 2, students emphasize the oral approach. In addition, the concepts of grammar studied on the first level are reviewed, reinforced and expanded. Conversations, dialogues and drills are more expanded. We continue to deepen our study of French culture, geography and history.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
French 3
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in French 2.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in French 2.
(11-12) Students study a number of literary works which represent the French-speaking world as well as various regions of France. The course is designed to integrate the maturing language skills of the students with a growing understanding of the French speaking world. The course also presents a systematic review of the basic grammar of French together with intensive language practice to increase the student’s ability to handle everyday situations in French.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
Advanced Placement French Language & Culture
Prerequisite: “B” or better in French 3 or pass challenge exam.
Prerequisite: “B” or better in French 3 or pass challenge exam.
(11-12) This course is designed for serious students who wish to continue their study of French on the college level. The advanced curriculum will entail more detailed analysis of French structures and grammatical elements. Conversation skills, vocabulary development and more varied French idioms will be emphasized. Students will be required to do additional literary readings and analysis of these works.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
German 1
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
(9-12) An introductory course which emphasizes the audio-lingual approach in language learning in connection with basic concepts of grammar and sentence structure. We also expose the students to some of the culture, geography and history of German-speaking countries.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
German 2
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in German 1.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in German 1.
(10-12) In German 2, we again emphasize the oral approach. In addition, the concepts of grammar studied in the first level are reviewed, reinforced and expanded. Conversations, dialogues, and drills are more advanced. We continue to deepen our study of German culture, geography and history.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
German 3
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in German 2.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in German 2.
(11-12) Students study a number of literary works which represent the German speaking world as well as various regions of Germany. The course is designed to integrate the maturing language skills of the students with a growing understanding of the German language.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
Advanced Placement German Language & Culture
Prerequisites: “B” or higher in German 3 or pass challenge exam.
Prerequisites: “B” or higher in German 3 or pass challenge exam.
(11-12) This course is designed for serious students who wish to continue their study of German on the college level. The advanced curriculum will entail more detailed analysis of German structures and grammatical elements. Conversation skills, vocabulary development and more varied German idioms will be emphasized. Students will be required to do additional literary readings and analysis of these works.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
Spanish 1
Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite: None
(9-12) Major emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to understand spoken Spanish. Great stress is placed on correct pronunciation. The students are provided with limited facility in each of the four skills of language learning: listening, reading, speaking and writing.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
Spanish 2
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in Spanish 1 or passing grade in the Spanish 1 Challenge exam.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in Spanish 1 or passing grade in the Spanish 1 Challenge exam.
(9-12) Emphasis is placed on developing a keener understanding of structure, grammar and dialogue.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
Advanced Spanish 2
Prerequisite: Pass the Spanish 1 challenge exam.
Prerequisite: Pass the Spanish 1 challenge exam.
(9-12) This class is conducted at an accelerated pace, exclusively in Spanish, and is for students who have studied the Spanish language intensively in junior high or know and use Spanish at home and in the community. Students expand and develop vocabulary by conversing, reading short stories, poems, and literary articles, and by writing journals, letters, and essays. Students learn to compare, contrast, explain, and support ideas using the appropriate terminology through presentations, essays and debates.
Students who successfully complete Advanced Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 have the opportunity of taking the AP Spanish Language and Culture course in their junior and senior years.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA approved)
Spanish 3
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in Spanish 2.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in Spanish 2.
(11-12) Major emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to express him in oral and written forms on a limited number of literary works suited to his skill. Stress is also placed on the student’s ability to read and understand such literary works.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)
Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Culture
Prerequisite: “B” or better in Spanish 3 or Advanced Spanish 2 OR pass challenge test.
Prerequisite: “B” or better in Spanish 3 or Advanced Spanish 2 OR pass challenge test.
(11-12) Course material will be presented at the college level. The advanced curriculum will entail a more detailed analysis of Spanish structure and grammatical elements. Conversation skills, vocabulary development and more varied Spanish idioms will be emphasized.
(Meets CSU/UC “e” requirement; NCAA Approved)