GERMAN
German I
1 Credit
In this introductory course , students will begin developing skills in the understanding and production of spoken and written German . Students will explore a variety of interpersonal and cultural topics using the target language . Upon successful completion of this course , students will have a firm foundation of German grammar and vocabulary and will demonstrate communicative competence at the novice-mid level .
German I Honors
1 Credit
In this honors-level introductory course , students will begin developing skills in the understanding and production of spoken and written German . Honors I students are expected to demonstrate a high level of comprehension , retention , and self-directed learning . Students will explore a variety of interpersonal and cultural topics using the target language . Upon successful completion of this course , students will have a firm foundation of German grammar and vocabulary and will demonstrate communicative competence at the novice-high level .
German II
1 Credit Prerequisite : German I and placement by instructor
In this intermediate-level course , students will build upon the foundation established in German I . Students will explore a variety of interpersonal and cultural topics using the target language , with a focus on improving understanding and production of spoken and written German . Upon successful completion of this course , students will demonstrate communicative competence at the intermediate-low level .
German II Honors
1 Credit Prerequisite : German I and placement by instructor
In this fast-paced advanced-intermediate course , students will build upon the foundation established in German I . Students will explore a variety of interpersonal and cultural topics using the target language . Honors II students are expected to demonstrate a high level of comprehension , retention , and self-directed learning . This course requires an increased attention to detail in both the understanding and production of spoken and written German . Upon successful completion of this course , students will demonstrate intermediate-level communicative competence .
German III / IV Honors
1 Credit Prerequisite : German II Honors and placement by instructor
Students in this advanced-level course will continue to expand their vocabulary , grammar knowledge , and communicative competence while learning about a variety of topics in German literature and history . Students will read literature and historical documents in the original German , and view German films and analyze these works in German , both orally in class discussions and in written compositions . Upon successful completion of this course , students will demonstrate intermediatelevel communicative competence . Topics in this course vary in alternate years . This course may be taken for two consecutive years .
SPANISH
Spanish I
1 Credit In this beginning course , students will develop listening , reading , writing , and speaking skills , while building both vocabulary and knowledge of Hispanic cultures . A portion of each class session will be conducted in Spanish . Assessments will include written and oral evaluation .
Spanish I Honors
1 Credit
In this beginning course , students will develop listening , reading , writing , and speaking skills , while building both vocabulary and knowledge of Hispanic cultures . A significant portion of each class session will be conducted in Spanish . Assessments will include written and oral evaluation . Honors students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of comprehension , retention , and self-directed learning .
Spanish II
1 Credit Prerequisite : Spanish I and placement by instructor
Students will explore a variety of interpersonal and cultural topics using the target language , with a focus on improving understanding and production of spoken and written Spanish . Assessments will include written and oral evaluation .
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