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AP Chinese

1 Credit Prerequisite : Honors Chinese IV or Honors Chinese V , and teacher recommendation

Students will become even more familiar with Chinese culture and further develop and master listening , speaking , reading , and writing in Chinese through various topics . This is a demanding course designed to prepare students for the required AP Chinese Language and Culture exam in May . Students should expect to spend sufficient time preparing for and practicing speaking , listening , reading , and writing assignments outside of class .

LATIN

Latin I

1 Credit

Students will begin to acquire the skills required for reading , understanding , and appreciating Latin literature ; develop communicative skills in English based on an understanding of the influence of Latin ; develop an awareness of the heritage of the cultures of ancient civilizations , especially those of Greece and Rome . Students will bridge the gap between modern technology and the ancient world by using a website with an online text and supplemental materials .

Latin II

1 Credit Prerequisite : Latin I and teacher recommendation

In Latin II , students will continue to acquire the skills required for reading , understanding , and appreciating Latin literature ; develop communicative skills in English based on an understanding of the influence of Latin ; develop an awareness of the heritage of the cultures of ancient civilizations , especially those of Greece and Rome . Students will bridge the gap between modern technology and the ancient world by using a website with an online text and supplemental materials .

Latin Honors III

1 Credit Prerequisite : Latin II and teacher recommendation

Students will work to acquire a deeper and broader knowledge of Latin grammar , syntax , and vocabulary by reading longer and more complex stories . Students will then begin to read Latin literature , especially passages from Caesar and Vergil included on the AP Latin syllabus .

Latin III / IV

1 Credit Prerequisite : Latin II

Students will review and develop grammar and vocabulary , and focus on Latin literature and its ancient context . In addition to the course work , two papers will be required for submission to The Classical Association of New England Writing Contest ( fall ) and the Bernice L . Fox Classics Writing Contest ( spring ). Since this course may be taken twice , a survey of Latin poetry will alternate yearly with a survey of Latin prose .

AP Latin

1 Credit Prerequisite : Honors Latin III , teacher recommendation

The student will prepare for the AP Latin exam on Virgil and Caesar . Students will develop the ability to read , translate , understand , analyze and interpret the Latin texts that appear on the AP course syllabus . This is a demanding course ; each student should expect to spend a considerable amount of time preparing for each day ’ s lesson . All students are required to take the AP exam .

FRENCH

French I

1 Credit

In this beginning course , students will develop listening , reading , writing , and speaking skills , while building both vocabulary and knowledge of Francophone cultures . A portion of each class session will be conducted in French . Assessments will include written and oral evaluation .

French Honors I

1 Credit

In this beginning course , students will develop listening , reading , writing , and speaking skills , while building both vocabulary and knowledge of Francophone cultures . A significant portion of each class session will be conducted in French . Assessments will include written and oral evaluation . Honors students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of comprehension , retention , and self-directed learning .

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