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World Languages Department
Mrs. Domitila Pereira, Department Head |
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Main Office: (203) 797-4800
Attendance Office: (203) 790-2893 or (203) 790-2864
All students enroll for a full year of a World Languages course. Credits are earned at the end of each semester. Work failed in the first semester may not be made up in the second semester. Students must earn a “C” grade in a World Languages course in order to continue to the next level unless prior approval by the instructor is obtained.
French 1 is an introductory course in language and culture. Basic French sounds are introduced followed by pronunciation and articulation drills. Basic vocabulary and grammar necessary for everyday dialogue and conversation are studied. Some fundamental differences between American and French culture are noted. Gradual use of French in class by both teacher and students is begun in an effort to develop understanding of and the ability to speak in French.
French 2 is a continuation beyond the introductory course with an emphasis on aural/oral skills with the continued stress on vocabulary and grammar study. French and American cultural differences provide a basis for conversation and elementary composition in French.
PREREQUISITE: French 1
French 3 is an intermediate course stressing development of skills for reading and writing. There is review and reinforcement of grammar studies thus far followed by an introduction of more advanced structure. Use of French in class by teachers and students is more intensive. Short cultural readings are assigned for class discussion and composition.
PREREQUISITE: French 2
HONORS FRENCH 4 (HONORS) 10-12
This is an intensive and challenging course for students who have excelled in French 3. More difficult readings are assigned, and greater stress will be placed on the ability to express oneself more accurately in written composition and in conversation.
PREREQUISITE: French 3 and superior work.
HONORS FRENCH 5 (HONORS) 11-12
Superior students who have demonstrated through French 4 a high level of proficiency will want to take this course. It continues the Honors track in French and prepares students for the challenging work to be undertaken in an advanced placement course.
PREREQUISITE: Honors French 4 and teacher recommendation.
The course should emphasize the use of language for active communication and help students develop the following: the ability to understand spoken French in various contexts; a French vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine articles, literary texts, and other non-technical writings without dependence on a dictionary; and the ability to express themselves coherently, resourcefully, and with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French. Students are required to take the A.P. test.
Italian 1 is an introductory course in language and culture. Basic Italian sounds are introduced followed by pronunciation and articulation drills. Basic vocabulary and elementary grammar necessary for everyday dialogue and conversation are studied. Some fundamental differences between American and Italian culture are noted. Gradual use of Italian in class by both teacher and students is begun in an effort to develop understanding of and the ability to speak in Italian.
ITALIAN 2 (COLLEGE PREP) 10-12
Italian 2 is a continuation beyond the introductory course emphasizing on aural/oral skills with continued stress on vocabulary and grammar study. Italian and American cultural differences provide a basis for conversation and elementary composition in Italian.
PREREQUISITE: Italian 1
ITALIAN 3 (COLLEGE PREP) 10-12
Italian 3 is an intermediate course stressing development of skills for reading and writing. There is review and reinforcement of grammar studies thus far followed by an introduction of more advanced structure. Use of Italian in class by teachers and students is more intensive. Short cultural readings are assigned for class discussion and composition.
PREREQUISITE: Italian 2
Italian 4 continues the work done in the intermediate course. Students continue developing the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Review of grammar studies thus far is followed by more advanced grammar. Italian is used as the medium of instructions to the extent possible.
PREREQUISITE: Italian 3
Spanish 1 is an introductory course in language and culture. Basic Spanish sounds are introduced followed by pronunciation and articulation drills. Basic vocabulary and elementary grammar necessary for everyday dialogue and conversation are studied. Some fundamental differences between American and Spanish culture are noted. Gradual use of Spanish in class by both teacher and students is begun in an effort to develop understanding and the ability to speak in Spanish.
SPANISH 2 (COLLEGE PREP) 9-12
Spanish 2 is a continuation beyond the introductory course emphasizing aural/oral skills with continued stress on vocabulary and grammar study. Spanish and American cultural differences provide a basis for conversation and elementary composition in Spanish.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish 1
SPANISH 3 (COLLEGE PREP) 9-12
Spanish 3 is an intermediate course stressing development of skills for reading and writing. There is review and reinforcement of grammar studies thus far, followed by introduction of more advanced structure. Use of Spanish in class by teacher and students is more intensive. Short cultural readings are assigned for discussion and for composition.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish 2
HONORS SPANISH 4 (HONORS) 10-12
This is an intensive and challenging course for students who have excelled in Spanish 3. More difficult readings are assigned, and greater stress will be placed on the ability to express oneself more accurately in written composition and in conversation.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish 3 and superior work
HONORS SPANISH 5 HONORS) 11-12
Superior students who have demonstrated through Spanish 4 a high level of proficiency will want to take this course. It continues the honors track in Spanish and prepares students for the challenging work to be undertaken in an advanced placement course.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish 4/Honors Spanish 4 and teacher recommendation
An A.P. Spanish Language course is comparable to an advanced level (5th- and 6th-semester or the equivalent) college Spanish language course. Emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication, it encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. The course objectives include learning to understand Spanish spoken by native speakers at a natural pace, with a variety of regional pronunciations, in both informal (interpersonal) and formal (presentational) contexts; develop an active vocabulary sufficient for reading newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary literature, and other non-technical writings (websites, letters and emails, advertisements, signs and instructions) in Spanish without dependence on a dictionary; and express yourself by describing, narrating, inquiring, and developing arguments in Spanish, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, using different strategies for different audiences and communicative contexts. Students are required to take the A.P. test.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (COLLEGE PREP) 11-12
American Sign Language is an introductory course in language and culture. Finger spelling is introduced followed by visual-gestured activities. Basic vocabulary and elementary grammar necessary for everyday dialogue and conversation are studied. Some fundamental characteristics of the deaf culture are noted. Gradual use of American Sign Language in class by both teacher and students is begun in an effort to develop an understanding and the ability to use American Sign Language.
Chinese 1 is an introductory course in language and culture. Basic Chinese sounds are introduced followed by pronunciation and articulation drills. Basic written characters will also be taught. Additionally, basic vocabulary for everyday dialogue and conversation are studied. Some fundamental differences between American and Chinese cultures are noted. Gradual use of spoken Chinese in class by both teacher and students is begun in an effort to develop understanding of and the ability to converse in Chinese.
CHINESE II (COLLEGE PREP) 10-12
Chinese 2 is a continuation beyond the introductory course emphasizing aural/oral skills with continued stress on vocabulary and grammar study. Students will continue to work with Chinese written characters. Chinese and American cultural differences provide a basis for conversation and elementary composition in Chinese. PREREQUISITE: Chinese 1
CHINESE III (COLLEGE PREP) 11-12
Chinese 3 is an intermediate course stressing development of skills for reading and writing. There is a review and reinforcement of grammar studied thus far, followed by introduction of more advanced structure. Use of Chinese in class by teacher and students is more intensive. Short cultural readings are assigned for discussion and for composition.
PREREQUISITE: Chinese 2