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World Languages Department
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WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
HSFR100 FRENCH 1
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: none
French 1 is an introduction to the French language and culture. Emphasis is placed on basic language skills acquisition. Students will be able to use vocabulary such as greetings, common objects, numbers, days and months, weather, descriptive words, and family in limited conversations. Students will also learn some verb conjugation and simple sentences in the present tense. A research project will be done on countries where French is spoken.
Unit 1 – Introductions
Unit 2 – Friends, Family and Food
Unit 3 – Verbs: The Things we do
Unit 4 – Describing people and places
HSFR200 FRENCH 2
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: Suggested C- or higher in French 1
French 2 is a continuation and expansion of the curriculum from French 1. After limited review of French 1 concepts, students in French 2 will delve into more complex grammar rules and verb forms. Students will be able to communicate in the contexts of school and home life, leisure time activities, travel, and shopping. Competency in the written and spoken language is further developed by study of the future and past tenses as well as commands. Students will gain a better understanding of the French culture through various activities.
Unit 1 – Navigation of a French City
Unit 2 – Leisure Time
Unit 3 – Object Pronouns
HSFR300 FRENCH 3
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in French 2 is strongly recommended
French 3 is a more rigorous study of the French language. More complex grammar and sentence structures are explored. New verb tenses include the conditional and imperfect. Students will demonstrate their understanding of French through more conversational French, which will include such concepts as object pronouns, expressions, and reflexive verbs. Students will build upon their foundation of French by expanding their vocabulary through short chapter books. Only French will be spoken the second half of the semester. Students with junior or senior standing who successfully complete this course may be eligible to participate in a school trip to Quebec, Canada.
Unit 1 – Family, Jobs, and Weekend Activities
Unit 2 – Let’s Eat!
Unit 3 – Daily Life
HSFR400 FRENCH 4
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in French 3 is strongly recommended
French 4 is designed for motivated students who are interested in pursuing some study of the language at the university level. The knowledge they have acquired in French 1, 2, and 3 is further expanded through journal writing, conversation, presentations, and more advanced readings. The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) will be read and discussed in French. Only French will be spoken throughout the semester. Students with junior or senior standing who successfully complete this course may be eligible to participate in a school trip to Quebec, Canada.
Unit 1 – Sports, Daily Life and the Home
Unit 2 – Fashion
Unit 3 – Around the World
Unit 4 – Le Petit Prince
HSFR580 FRENCH 5 – INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in French 4 is strongly recommended
French 5 consists of advanced grammatical and vocabulary studies. French and Quebec culture and history are discussed. Advanced literature will be read, including “Les Trois Mousequetaires”.
HSSP100 SPANISH 1
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: none
This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Basic grammar skills and pronunciation are practiced. In order to maximize communication skills, the vocabulary is based on everyday situations and topics such as weather, food, clothing, classroom objects and transportation. Students will also learn some verb conjugation and simple sentences in the present tense. Various learning activities are used, including a project on Spanish-speaking countries.
Course Name: Spanish 1
Unit 1 – Getting to Know You
Unit 2 – Describing People and Preferences
Unit 3 – Different Weather and Actions Require a Variety of Clothing
Unit 4 – Getting From Here to There
Unit 5 – Who and Where We Are
Course Name: Spanish 1A
Unit 1 – Getting to Know You
Unit 2 – Describing People and Preferences
Unit 3 – Different Weather and Actions Require a Variety of Clothing
Unit 4 – Getting From Here to There
Unit 5 – Who and Where We Are
HSSP200 SPANISH 2
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: Suggested C- or higher in Spanish 1
Spanish 2 builds upon curriculum mastered in Spanish 1, applying vocabulary and grammar skills in more complex verbal and written contexts. Using more advanced vocabulary and grammar concepts, including the command and past tenses, students will speak, listen, read, and write about the home, family life, personal interests and food. Students will also gain a more in-depth understanding and appreciation for these concepts within the context of Mexican culture.
Unit 1 – Family Values at Home
Unit 2 – Food is a Reflection of Culture
Unit 3 – Housework: A Universal Responsibility
HSSP300 SPANISH 3
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in Spanish 2 is strongly recommended
Spanish 3 accelerates the students’ exposure to and mastery of new vocabulary and grammar concepts by further immersing them in spoken Spanish on a daily basis. More complex grammar will be introduced, including the irregular preterit tense, irregular commands, and reflexive verbs. Students will expand their communication skills within the contexts of camping, sports, travel, personal hygiene, and driving, with an emphasis on the cultures of Spain and South America.
Unit 1 – Every Culture Has Heroes
Unit 2 – Athletics Unite Nations
Unit 3 – Travel
Unit 4 – Beauty and Personal Hygiene
Unit 5 – Driving
HSSP400 SPANISH 4
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in Spanish 3 is strongly recommended
Spanish 4 is for students who are interested in pursuing a curriculum in Spanish at the university level. Using the skills acquired in levels 1 through 3, students will communicate with their classmates and teacher on a daily basis using verbal and written discourse in Spanish. Students will learn grammar concepts necessary for entering into the second or third semester at the college level, including the subjunctive, present progressive, future, conditional and imperfect subjunctive tenses. Upon completion of Spanish 4, students will be able to communicate within the contexts of medicine, politics, fashion, and space exploration.
Unit 1 – Body, Health and Fitness
Unit 2 – Expressing Opinions about Politics and Fashion
Unit 3 – The Future
Unit 4 – Reaching Beyond the Classroom with Spanish
HSSP500 SPANISH 5 – INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in Spanish 4 is strongly recommended
Spanish 5 consists of a grammar review. Emphasis is placed on speaking and understanding Spanish. Achievement in reading and writing will be expanded through advanced vocabulary acquisition and composition, literary study and cultural study about Spain and/or Latin America.
HSJA100 JAPANESE 1
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: none
Japanese 1 is an introduction to the Japanese language and culture. Emphasis is placed on basic language skills acquisition. Students will be able to use vocabulary related to greetings, classroom objects, numbers, months, weather, self-introduction and family in limited conversations. Students will learn the two phonetic alphabets, hiragana and katakana, and approximately 50 kanji characters.
Unit 1: An Introduction to the Japanese Language
Unit 2: The Writing System—Katakana
Unit 3: The Writing System—Hiragana
Unit 4: Self-Introductions
Unit 5: Family
HSJA200 JAPANESE 2
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 9-12
Prerequisite: Suggested C- or higher in Japanese 1
Japanese 2 builds upon curriculum mastered in Japanese 1. Building upon their current knowledge with more advanced vocabulary and grammar concepts, students will be able to communicate about and describe family, daily activities, places around town, and the seasons and holidays of Japan. Students will build on their knowledge of the written language by learning approximately 100 additional kanji characters.
Unit 1: Self-Introductions
Unit 2: Describing Families
Unit 3: Everyday Activities
Unit 4: Describing Things
Unit 5: Locations Around Town
Unit 6: Holidays and Celebrations
HSJA300 JAPANESE 3
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in Japanese 2 is strongly recommended
Japanese 3 is offered in the fall semester only. Japanese 3 is a more rigorous study of the Japanese language. More complex grammar and sentence structures are explored. Students will apply their communication skills to finding their way around town, ordering and eating Japanese food, and describing fashion. Students will build on their knowledge of the written language by learning approximately 100 additional kanji characters. Students with junior or senior standing who successfully complete this course may be eligible to participate in a school trip to Japan.
Unit 1: Creating a Narrative of the Everyday
Unit 2: Giving and Receiving Directions
Unit 3: Japanese Food
Unit 4: Fashion in Japan
HSJA400 JAPANESE 4
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 10-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in Japanese 3 is strongly recommended
Japanese 4 and 5 are offered as a combined class in the spring semester only. More complex grammar and sentence structures are explored. Students will build on their knowledge of the written language by learning approximately 100 additional kanji characters. Students with junior or senior standing who successfully complete this course may be eligible to participate in a school trip to Japan.
Unit 1: Traveling in Japan
Unit 2: Kanji Radicals
Unit 3: Driving
Unit 4: Cooking in Japan
Unit 5: The Home
HSJA580 JAPANESE 5– INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credit: 1.0
Gr.: 11-12
Prerequisite: A C- or above in Japanese 4 is strongly recommended
Japanese 4 and 5 are offered as a combined class in the spring semester only. Emphasis will be placed on application of acquired skills to relevant situations: reading of authentic materials, writing of authentic correspondence and oral communication on advanced topics. Students are expected to become familiar with up to 300 Kanji characters.
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