WORLD LANGUAGE

Chinese Mandarin I

This is a beginning Mandarin Chinese course intended for students with no prior knowledge of any Chinese speaking or writing ability. This course will focus on the Chinese Zhuyinfuhau/Hanyupinyin (phonetic) system: tones, rules of phonetic spelling, and pronunciation drill; and Chinese characters: creation and evolution, stroke order, structure, and the writing system. Reading and writing skills are introduced. Students will learn the basic sentence patterns, and develop the Chinese language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

Chinese Mandarin II

This course is designed for students interested in a continuation of learning Mandarin Chinese. This course will focus on the review of grammar and a further development of reading, speaking, listening and writing skills. This course presupposes a basic knowledge of Chinese Zhuyinfuhau/Hanyupinyin, words, sentences, and grammar. Emphasis will be placed upon practical use of Mandarin, so that students will experience the world of Communication among the Chinese language speaking people. For students who have not taken Chinese 1, please contact the counseling office for a readiness assessment to be admitted to this class.

Prerequisite:C or better in Chinese I or by teacher approval

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

Chinese Mandarin III

This course is designed for students interested in a continuation of learning Mandarin Chinese. This course will focus on the review of grammar and a further development of reading, speaking, listening and writing skills. This course presupposes a basic knowledge of Chinese Zhuyinfuhau/Hanyupinyin, words, sentences, and grammar. Emphasis will be placed upon practical use of Mandarin, so that students will experience the world of Communication among the Chinese language speaking people. For students who have not taken Chinese 2, please contact the instructor to schedule a readiness assessment to be admitted to this class.

Prerequisite:C or better in Chinese II

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

French I

This course is an introduction to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn cultural information about the French-speaking world.  

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement.

French II

A continuation of the course of study of the French language and of the associated cultures started in French I. French II is designed to develop the students' speaking and writing skills to a greater extent, to reinforce correct pronunciation and intonation, and to improve listening and reading comprehension. The grammatical study of the language will also be increased

Prerequisite: C or better in French I and teacher recommendation. Students may also be given a placement exam to insure that they have the background to succeed at this level.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

French III

Continuation of basic grammar. Fundamentals are presented in the form of moderately long reading passages and emphasis is placed on reading and writing. Conversing in the French language becomes imperative and there are more advanced cultural readings.

Prerequisites: French II with at least a “C” and recommendation of the French II teacher

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement.

French IV Honors

Emphasis of this class is French for literature and communication. Students will develop speaking skills through oral presentations and class discussions on various topics. Throughout the year students will read works of French authors. Composition and literature assignments will provide the opportunity to review grammar. The class is conducted completely in French. Enthusiasm for French is a must.

Prerequisites: Grade B or better in French III and/or teacher recommendation

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

AP French Language

This is an intensive course designed to prepare students for the AP French test in May. Students will read from more complex materials: short stories, novels, poetry excerpts and other literature. Basic skills are reinforced through the reading with an emphasis on speaking. Language syntax and grammar are reviewed. By the year’s end, the students will be able to understand the spoken language, be able to read and understand literary excerpts, and be able to carry on advanced conversations with few grammatical errors. Summer homework may be required.

Prerequisites: A in French 3 and teachers recommendation or B in French Honors and/or teachers recommendation.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

AP French Literature

This course will cover selected works from the literature of French-speaking countries. Students are expected to read and analyze literature orally and in writing in French. The language proficiency reached by the end of the AP course is generally equivalent to that of college students who have completed various semesters of French in composition, conversation and grammar.

Students should be able to: 1) understand a lecture in French and to participate actively in discussions on literary topics in French; 2) do a close reading of literary texts of all genres in French; 3) analyze critically the form and content of literary works orally and in writing using appropriate terminology.

The class will also provide information and guidance specifically geared toward taking the AP French Literature Exam.

Prerequisites: B in AP French Language and teacher recommendation.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

German I

This course is an introduction to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn cultural information about the German-speaking world.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement.

German II

A continuation of the course of study of the German language and of the associated cultures started in German I. German II is designed to develop the students' speaking and writing skills to a greater extent, to reinforce correct pronunciation and intonation, and to improve listening and reading comprehension. The grammatical study of the language will also be increased

Prerequisite: C or better in German I and teacher recommendation. Students may also be given a placement exam to insure that they have the background to succeed at this level.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

Spanish I

This course is an introduction to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn cultural information about the Spanish-speaking world.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement.

Spanish II (9-12) - Year

A continuation of the course of study of the Spanish language and of the associated cultures started in Spanish 1. Spanish 2 is designed to develop the students' speaking and writing skills to a greater extent, to reinforce correct pronunciation and intonation, and to improve listening and reading comprehension. The grammatical study of the language will also be increased.

Prerequisite: C or better in Spanish 1 and teacher recommendation. Students may also be given a placement exam to insure that they have the background to succeed at this level.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

Spanish III

Continuation of basic grammar. Fundamentals are presented in the form of moderately long reading passages and emphasis is placed on reading and writing. Conversing in the Spanish language becomes imperative and there are more advanced cultural readings.

Prerequisites: Spanish II with at least a “C” and recommendation of the Spanish 2 teacher

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

Spanish IV Honors

Emphasis of this class is Spanish for literature and communication. Students will develop speaking skills through oral presentations and class discussions on various topics. Throughout the year students will read works of Spanish and Latin American authors. Composition and literature assignments will provide the opportunity to review grammar. The class is conducted completely in Spanish. Enthusiasm for Spanish is a must.

Prerequisite: Grade B or better in Spanish III

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

AP Spanish Language

This is an intensive course designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish test in May. Students will read from more complex materials: short stories, novels, poetry excerpts and other literature. Basic skills are reinforced through the reading with an emphasis on speaking. Language syntax and grammar are reviewed. By the year’s end, the students will be able to understand the spoken language, be able to read and understand literary excerpts, and be able to carry on advanced conversations with few grammatical errors. Summer homework may be required.

Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish IV Honors and teacher recommendation.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement

AP Spanish Literature

This course will cover selected works from the literature of Spain and Spanish America. Students are expected to read and analyze literature orally and in writing in Spanish. The language proficiency reached by the end of the AP course is generally equivalent to that of college students who have completed various semesters of Spanish in composition, conversation and grammar.

Students should be able to : 1) understand a lecture in Spanish and to participate actively in discussions on literary topics in Spanish; 2) do a close reading of literary texts of all genres in Spanish; 3) analyze critically the form and content of literary works orally and in writing using appropriate terminology.

The class will also provide information and guidance specifically geared toward taking the AP Spanish Literature Exam.

Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish IV Honors and teacher recommendation.

Meets UC and CSU “e” requirement