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The World Languages Department focuses on developing
the highest levels of foreign language proficiency for the students
so that they gain both the power and the pleasure of communicating
effectively in languages other than English. Acquiring a second
language sharpens students’ intellectual skills, increases their
marketability and earning power, and broadens their cultural understanding.
The students will also learn skills that help them succeed academically
in other subjects. They will become aware of the interconnectedness
of all people and be motivated to learn more about history, geography,
art, and music of the people whose language they are learning. All
courses are focused around the five components of the National Standards
for Foreign Language Education (Communication, Cultures, Connections,
Comparisons, and Communities). World Language classes will enable
students to further develop as literate and effective communicators.
California’s importance in the global economy continues to grow,
and so does the importance of the state’s students becoming proficient
in at least one language other than English. Every student deserves
to be able to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the
department.
World Language Courses
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French 1
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
This introductory French class will cover the basics of everyday
language. Students will engage in reading, writing, listening and
speaking activities. They will develop basic reading and writing
skills on an assortment of vocabulary, including: school, family,
food, clothing, and much more. Students will create conversations
and dialogues appropriate to level 1. Students successfully completing
French 1 will be able to understand basic conversation in French
and have the foundation to continue to French 2.
French 2 Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in French 1. French 2 is a
continuing language course in which students will build on basic
core vocabulary and grammatical structures. The students will improve
communication and reading skills learned in French 1. The students
will also become more advanced in the use of the target language.
Students will create skits and oral presentations along with using
more difficult grammatical structures. Students successfully completing
this course will have the foundation for French 3.
French 3
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in French 2.
This continuing French class builds on French 2. The students will
engage in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities using
more specialized vocabulary. The students will work with classical
French literature. Students will also write dialogues and essays
appropriate to level 3. This course will encourage students to broaden
their understanding of the language and the culture, which will
give them the necessary foundations for French 4.
French Language AP SE290Y Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in French 3. Note: Honors/AP
application required.
AP French Language is an advanced language course in which students
will develop language fluency through the use and study of materials
intended for native speakers. Students will speak French in various
contexts using ample complex vocabulary. Students will write with
reasonable fluency and accuracy in paragraph and essay formats.
The students will prepare for the French Advanced Placement examination
in the spring.
Spanish 1
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
This introductory Spanish course will cover the basics of everyday
language. Students will engage in reading, writing, listening and
speaking activities. They will develop basic reading and writing
skills on an assortment of vocabulary, including: school, family,
food, clothing, greetings, days of the week, months of the year,
time, weather, location, direction, and colors. Students will create
conversations and dialogues appropriate to level 1. Students successfully
completing Spanish 1 will be able to understand basic conversation
in Spanish and have the foundation to continue to Spanish 2.
Spanish 2
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Spanish 1. Students may
be recommended for Spanish 2 by their previous teacher.
Spanish 2 is a continuing language course in which students will
build on basic core vocabulary and grammatical structures, improve
communication, and reading skills learned in Spanish 1. The students
will become more sophisticated in the use of the target language.
Students will write short paragraphs using a variety of tenses.
Students will create skits and oral presentations. The students
will also use more difficult grammar structures. The goal is to
gain student’s interest in the culture of the target language and
provide practical communication skills while preparing them for
Spanish 3.
Spanish 3
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: The student should have attained a grade of “C” or
better in both semesters of Spanish 2.
This course is designed to enhance students' oral and written performance
in Spanish. The course is taught in Spanish for maximum exposure
to the target language while the textbook contains explanations
in English. The students will move from the comfort of previously
learned and practiced material to the more challenging stage where
they become independent readers, writers, listeners, and speakers
of Spanish, adapting and expanding language skills to fit their
personal and academic needs.
Spanish 4
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Student must have successfully completed Spanish 3
with a “C” or better.
The emphasis of Spanish 4 is to further develop the academic skills
of non-native and native speakers of Spanish. The course offers
an effective review of all lower level grammatical points and also
introduces advanced grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions.
The students will participate in oral discussions and produce written
assignments about real and contemporary issues that provide the
foundation for advanced language development. The students will
study music, art, short stories and poetry that will provide cultural
insight and awareness. The course prepares students for AP Spanish
Language.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Students need to speak and comprehend Spanish in order
to enroll.
This course is designed to introduce the Spanish Speaking student
to basic grammar, vocabulary, and practice in reading and writing.
The students will read pieces on legends, customs, and traditions
of Spain and Latin America. The students will explore career opportunities
for bilingual people. The students must speak, read, and write Spanish
some fluency. Students successfully completing this course will
be prepared for Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2, which will lead
them to AP Spanish Language or Literature.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Student must have successfully completed Spanish for
Spanish Speakers 1.
The emphasis of this course is to continue developing the academic
reading and writing skills of native speakers of Spanish from the
level 1 course for native speakers. The students must speak, read,
and write Spanish fluently. The students will study grammar in detail.
The students will also read and study the history and culture of
different Latin American countries and authors. The students will
write essays and complete research projects along with oral presentations.
This course will prepare and encourage the students to take AP Spanish
Language and AP Spanish Literature.
Spanish Language AP
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Student must have successfully completed Spanish for
Spanish Speakers 2 or Spanish 3 with a grade of “B” or better, plus
teacher recommendation.
Note: Honors/AP application required.
AP Spanish Language is designed to expose students to college level
language skills and prepare them for the AP exam in the spring.
The course is designed to provide the students with the content
of a University level Spanish course at the High School level. The
students will focus on the mastery of listening, speaking, reading,
and writing skills in Spanish as well as analyzing literary works
in order to develop higher level critical thinking skills. The students
will place emphasis on refining their ability to write organized
essays and conduct fluent conversation.
Spanish Literature AP
Year (10 credits) UC / CSU (e)
Prerequisite: Student must have successfully completed Spanish for
Spanish Speakers 2 or Spanish 3 with a grade of “B” or better, plus
teacher recommendation.
Note: Honors/AP application required.
AP Spanish Literature is designed to expose students to college
level literature and prepare them for the AP exam in the spring.
Students will read authentic editions of short stories, novels,
poems, and plays from the medieval age to the contemporary era both
as a class and independently. This course will enable students to
learn and practice the skills and language of literary analysis
through extensive timed writing, class discussions, and presentations.
The students will also study vocabulary in the context of literature.
This course will help students to understand the nature of Latin
American and Spanish literature in an artistic, universal, and in
its historical sense.
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