World Languages Department

Main Office: (203) 797-4800

Attendance Office: (203) 790-2893 or (203) 790-2864

FRENCH 1(LEVEL 3) 9-12

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 (LEVEL 3) 9-12

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 (LEVEL 3) 9-12

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

FRENCH 4 (LEVEL 4) 10-12

French 4 continues the work done in the intermediate course. Students continue developing the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Review of grammar studied thus far is followed by more advanced grammar. French is used as the medium of instruction to the extent
possible. PREREQUISITE: French 3

HONORS FRENCH 4 (LEVEL 5) 10-12

This is an intensive and challenging course for students who have excelled in French III. 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 & superior work.

HONORS FRENCH 5 (LEVEL 5) 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: French 4/French 4 Honors and teacher recommendation.


ITALIAN 1 (LEVEL 3) 9-12

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 (LEVEL 3) 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 (LEVEL 3) 10-12

Italian 3 is designed to increase proficiency in the language. There is continued stress on both oral and written skills, reading of selected texts and continued emphasis on Italian culture through discussion of current affairs and through newspapers and magazines.
PREREQUISITE: Italian 2

SPANISH 1 (LEVEL 3) 9-12

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 (LEVEL 3) 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 (LEVEL 3) 10-12

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


SPANISH 4 (LEVEL 4) 10-12

Spanish 4 continues the work done in the intermediate course. Students continue at developing the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Review of grammar studied thus far is followed by more advanced structure. Spanish is used as the medium of instruction to the extent possible. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 3

HONORS SPANISH 4 (LEVEL 5) 10-12

This is an intensive and more challenging course for students who have excelled in Spanish 3. More difficult readings are assigned and stress now is on the ability to express oneself more accurately in written composition and in conversation. PREREQUISITE: Spanish 3 & superior work.

HONORS SPANISH 5 (LEVEL 5) 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

A.P. SPANISH 6 (LEVEL 5) 12

This course is the final course in the Spanish sequence and is offered to superior students who have demonstrated through Spanish 5 a high level of proficiency in the language. Students prepare for and are expected to take the Advanced Placement exam in Spanish language. The
course is aimed at further development of writing skills. Masterpieces of Hispanic literature are read and used in an effort to prepare students for the exam. PREREQUISITE: Honors Spanish 5

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (LEVEL 3) 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.