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French II

1 Credit Prerequisite : French I and teacher recommendation

Using the target language , students will explore a variety of interpersonal and cultural topics , with a focus on improving understanding and production of spoken and written French . Assessments will include written and oral evaluation .

French Honors II

1 Credit Prerequisite : French I and teacher recommendation

Using the target language , students will explore a variety of interpersonal and cultural topics , with a focus on improving understanding and production of spoken and written French . Assessments will include written and oral evaluation . Honors students are expected to demonstrate a high level of comprehension , retention , and self-directed learning .

French III

1 Credit Prerequisite : French II and teacher recommendation

Students will further develop listening , speaking , reading , and writing skills . Using culturally based materials , students will expand vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures . In addition to new material , students will review and build on previously studied topics . Much of this course is conducted in French .

French Honors III

1 Credit Prerequisite : French II and teacher recommendation

Students will further develop listening , speaking , reading , and writing skills . Using culturally based materials , students will expand vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures . In addition to new material , students will review and build on previously studied topics . Honors students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of comprehension , retention , and self-directed learning . This course is conducted in French .

French Honors IV / V

1 Credit Prerequisite : French III and teacher recommendation In this course students will be exposed to French literature , film , culture and current events , and review grammar and language skills previously introduced . The primary emphasis is on oral proficiency . This course is conducted exclusively in French . Since this course may be taken twice , alternating curricula are offered on odd and even years .

AP French

1 Credit Prerequisite : Honors French III and teacher recommendation

Students will develop strong communications skills in French , including reading , writing , speaking , and listening , as well as a familiarity with Francophone cultures . In addition to being well prepared for the course , students must have a high level of motivation and interest , and sufficient time to prepare assigned reading and writing . All students are required to take the AP exam .

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 II

1 Credit Prerequisite : German I and teacher recommendation

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 Honors II

1 Credit Prerequisite : German I and teacher recommendation

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 .

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