World Languages Department

Hola! Bonjour! Salve! With three languages to choose from (Spanish, French, Latin), our students learn to become expert linguists. World Language classes also teach about culture, holidays, traditions, and history. With a hands-on and interactive curriculum, our courses make learning a new language fun and exciting.

 

This course acquaints students with the essentials of the French language. It is an introduction to basic vocabulary, patterns of the language, proper pronunciation, basic sentence construction, and certain aspects of the French culture.

 

This course introduces the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary, as well as simple sentence structure patterns. In addition to translation and grammar, students will also study important aspects of Roman history, culture, and daily life.

 

This course acquaints the students with the essentials of the Spanish language. It is an introduction to basic vocabulary, patterns of the language, proper pronunciation, basic sentence construction, and certain aspects of the Spanish culture.

 

This course enhances reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammatical skills. Prerequisite: Placement or teacher recommendation and C or better in Middle School English course.

 

This course continues the development of basic vocabulary, sentence construction, verb conjugation and usage. Students proceed to the finer points of style and syntax. They are exposed to the French speaking cultures of the world.

 

This course reinforces Latin grammar and vocabulary from Latin I and continues to build on these aspects as well as introducing complex sentence structures. In addition to grammar and translation, students will also study more specific aspects of Roman history, culture and religion.

 

This course is a continuation of Spanish I with further development of vocabulary, sentence construction, verb tenses and usage. Students go on to the finer points of style and syntax. They are exposed to the Spanish speaking cultures.

 

Students develop reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammatical proficiency. Prerequisite: Completion of Honors Spanish I with C or better.

 

The knowledge of grammar is refined and the vocabulary base is strengthened. Major emphasis is placed on the use of the language in conversation. Some aspects of basic French literature are introduced. 

 

This course introduces third year Latin students to “real Latin”. Students will read and translate passages from various Roman authors in their original Latin text. Students will also study these authors biographically, and the major events that occurred in and round Rome during their lives.

 

The knowledge of grammar is refined and the vocabulary base is strengthened and expanded. Major emphasis is placed on the use of the language in conversation. Peninsular and Latin American literature is introduced. Projects are required. One major oral presentation is required.

 

Students concentrate on grammar review and knowledge of the various Spanish speaking cultures. Increased ability to write and speak correctly with minimal interference from the English language is stressed. The students read literature of various kinds. They write essays and practice listening comprehension.

 

The knowledge of grammar is refined and expanded. Language in conversation and discussion is emphasized and current topics are studied following the themes established by the college board. Students prepare to take the AP French Language and Culture Exam.

 

This course is designed to prepare students for the Latin Advanced Placement Exam. Students will develop the ability to read, translate, analyze and interpret the poetry and prose passages required on the AP Latin reading list from both Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic War. Students will also examine and understand these passages in a variety of contexts including historical, political, social, and cultural. Students will also practice sight reading from a variety of Latin authors, as well as reviewing and reinforcing their grammatical and syntactical knowledge.

 

This course entails literary study, grammar review, vocabulary enrichment, and conversational practice. Emphasis is placed on preparation for the AP exam in May.