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Spanish
Spanish I
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Grades 9, 10, 11 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: None |
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Spanish I is an introduction to the basic proficiencies in language: listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural understanding. Students study | ||
basic grammar and vocabulary and experience an introduction to Spanish culture, including art, music, food and history of the 21 Spanish-speaking | ||
countries. | ||
Spanish II |
Grades 10, 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: Spanish I |
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In Spanish II, students expand their proficiencies in listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural understanding. Grammar is extensively | ||
analyzed. Spanish culture receives continued emphasis with the use of videos, internet technology and classroom experiences. | ||
Honors Spanish III |
Grades 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: At least a“ C” average in Spanish II |
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Spanish III continues exercises in all language proficiencies. Students are expected to communicate with the teacher in the Spanish language during regular classroom | ||
situations. This language course continues analysis of the language and grammar and begins to shift into the use of the Spanish language to study vocabulary and | ||
culture. | ||
Honors Spanish IV |
Grades 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: At least a“ C” average in Honors Spanish III |
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This course continues Spanish language study with exercises in literature and culture. All areas of Spanish language proficiency( listening, speaking, reading, writing | ||
and culture) are utilized as students study the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Students are expected to communicate with the teacher in the Spanish | ||
language during regular classroom situations. | ||
AP Spanish |
Grades 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite:“ C” average in Honors Spanish IV |
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This course prepares students for the AP exam. Students will work on grammar and usage, reading for interpretation and higher order thinking skills. Students are | ||
expected to concentrate on improving their skills during class and at home. | ||
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Latin
Latin I
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Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: None |
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Latin I is an introduction to basic grammatical syntax of the Latin language. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, word derivation and similarities in English. Selected | ||
works of various Roman authors are read along with textbook selections. Greco-Roman mythology and history are also incorporated into the course to expose the | ||
student to an overview of these two important components of the total study of Latin. | ||
Latin II |
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: Latin I |
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Further studies in Latin grammar are designed to enhance reading skills and increase vocabulary, both in Latin and English. Emphasis is placed on ability to translate. | ||
Readings include Jason and the Argonauts, the Labors of Hercules, and selections from Julius Caesar’ s De Bello Gallico. Roman history and culture continue to be | ||
stressed. | ||
Honors Latin III |
Grades 10, 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: At least a“ C” average in Latin II |
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Emphasis is on translating Latin poetry and prose and analyzing new grammatical structures and complex Latin syntax. Roman history and culture pertinent to the | ||
authors read in the course will be closely studied. Authors include Cicero, Catullus, Horace and Ovid. | ||
AP Latin |
Grades 11, 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite: Honors Latin IV in the previous semester. |
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This college level course involves the intense study of Latin literature, including works by Cicero, Catullus, Horace and Ovid. This course will provide students with | ||
both prose and poetry combined with high interest material. Issues of Roman morality, the role of women and the intellectual tradition of Rome will be covered. | ||
Class discussions and writing assignments will consist of in-depth analysis of stylistic elements and themes in the literature. | ||