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Latin Level I 1-1, 1-2
Latin Level II 2-1, 2-2
Latin Level III 3-1, 3-2
Latin Level IV 4-1, 4-2
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level I 1-1, 1-2
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level II 2-1, 2-2
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level III 3-1, 3-2
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level IV 4-1, 4-2
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level V 5-1, 5-2

LATIN


Latin Level I 1-1, 1-2[TOP]
Latin I is a two-term course designed for the beginning student in foreign language. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of elements of Roman culture, especially those still relevant to our modern society; develop insight into the nature of language and culture; and develop an understanding of elements common to Latin and English grammar and
vocabulary, while studying elements of grammar unique to Latin.
Additionally, students will:
• Learn how to pronounce and read aloud the language
• Read and translate Latin at a beginning level
• Learn to recognize cognate and derivative of English words.
• Compose grammatically correct sentences in Latin. Additional cultural content includes  introduction to and study of Roman life, history, mythology, art, and architecture.
Students are encouraged to join and participate in the Latin Club.
Latin Level II 2-1, 2-2[TOP]
Latin II is a two-term course designed for students who have successfully completed Latin Level I (‘D’ or better). Latin II students will continue to communicate in Latin; gain knowledge and understanding of aspects of Roman culture, particularly those aspects of ancient culture still relevant to us today; develop deeper insights into the nature of language and culture; and further develop their understanding of elements common to English and Latin grammar and vocabulary.  
Additionally, students will:
• Continue the acquisition of good pronunciation skills
• Increase the level of sophistication with which they will read and write Latin prose and poetry. Additional cultural content includes the continued study of Roman history, culture, mythology, and influence of Latin on the English Language. Students are encouraged to maintain active participation in Latin club activities and to help Level I students.
Latin Level III 3-1, 3-2[TOP]
Latin Level III is a two-term course designed for students who have successfully completed Latin Level II (‘D’ or better). Students will continue to read and translate Latin prose, to compose sentences in Latin, and will focus on Roman history and culture by reading from the works of Roman historians, commentators (e.g., Livy and Julius Caesar) and authors. Students will also study Latin poetry and read from the works of Ovid, Catullus and other Roman poets. Curricula focusing on topics from history and poetry will be offered in alternating years. Students will continue participation in the Latin club activities, while helping Latin I & II students.
Latin Level IV 4-1, 4-2[TOP]
Due to limited numbers, Latin at the fourth level will meet with 3rd year Latin. An alternating curriculum of topics concerning history and poetry will allow students to take both third and fourth year levels of the course without repeating material. Fourth year students should expect additional assignments (additional lines of translation, for instance) or comparable exercises to keep them challenged and learning material at an advanced level.

SPANISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, JAPANESE


Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese Level I 1-1, 1-2 [TOP]
These are two-term courses designed for the beginning student in foreign language. Students will begin to communicate in the target language, gain knowledge and understanding of aspects of culture, acquir e an understanding of the interconnectednessof language and learning, develop an insight into the nature of language and culture, and explore the multilingual world in which they live.
Additionally, students will:
• Be introduced to and practice the sound structure of the language
• Learn to communicate with simple questions and answers
• Respond to and give directions
• Talk about daily routines and events
• Be able to express wants and needs
• Participate in guided conversations
• Read at a beginning level and learn to recognize cognates
• Write basic words and phrases with appropriate grammatical context. Additional cultural content includes non-verbal communication, geography, music, major holidays, social behavior
and etiquette. Students are encouraged to join and participate in foreign language clubs.
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese Level II 2-1, 2-2 [TOP]
These are two-term courses designed for students who have successfully completed Level I foreign language. Students will continue to communicate in the target language, gain additional understanding of culture, expand their understanding of the interconnectedness of language and learning, improvetheir insight into the nature of language and culture, and enjoy the multilingual world in which they live.
Additionally, students will:
• Continue the acquisition of good pronunciation skills
• Ask questions and give answers about routine activities
• Use the target language to give information in the form of a short narrative
• Interact in a variety of situations to meet the personal needs and preferences of themselves and others
• Improve their understanding of written text
• Write appropriate responses to a given situation Additional cultural content includes geographical features,  history, and the arts and music of the countries studied.
Social behaviors will be further studied for understanding. Students are encouraged to participate in language clubs and help the beginning students.
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level III 3-1, 3-2 [TOP]
These are two-term courses designed for students who have successfully completed Level II language. Students will continue to advance their skills by communicating in the target language by expressing more complex thought patterns. They will hear and understand the opinions of target language- speaking individuals who talk about current topics such as technology and pollution. Students will participate in discussions about these topics. Students will be able to:
Respond to factual and interpretive questions, express emotions, regrets and complaints
• Read authentic materials such as advertisements, posters and cartoons
• Read short stories and short articles from newspapers or magazines.
• Describe major cultural events, political events, social values and celebrations, behavioral expectations and typical art and music of selected countries. Additional cultural opportunities are offered to third-year students. These include the opportunity to interact with native speakers through a hosting/traveling educational exchange program. Students interact with native speakers in and outside the classroom.
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level IV 4-1, 4-2 [TOP]
These are two-term courses designed to further the knowledge of students who have successfully completed Level III or are native speakers. Students will be immersed in the target language, advancing their skills in communication by reading and conversing about a variety of contemporary cultural topics. Writing skills will be expanded through the study of advanced grammatical forms culminating in self-expression paragraphs and essays. Reading skills will improve with exposure to graded authentic literature genre. This course
enables students to:
• Respond to factual and interpretive questions, express opinions and relate information
• Give presentations dealing with historical or current events, artistic or literary figures
• Restate or paraphrase what they have seen, read or heard
• Read from materials created for native speakers
• Write original compositions on a given topic
• Begin using language creatively in writing simple poetry, plays or short stories.
Students will become knowledgeable concerning:
• The relationships between historical periods and art forms
• The necessity to adjust speech to accommodate different situations and audiences
• Opportunities within the community which allow the student to use their language skills.
Students in Level IV are encouraged to participate and show leadership skills in language clubs, the international educational exchange programs and in community events.
Spanish, French, German, Japanese Level V 5-1, 5-2 [TOP]
These courses are offered to students who have successfully completed Level IV and wish to continue to acquire and maintain present language skills. Native speakers are encouraged to enroll in Level V to sharpen their own knowledge of grammar and literature and to serve as role models for second- language students. Due to limited numbers of enrollment, Level V is mainly independent study or small-group study under the supervision of an advanced language teacher. Students should be willing to converse with native speakers and promote among their peers and others the benefits of foreign language study and the study of the cultures in which target languages are spoken. In addition, students are able to:
• Review past grammatical structures and utilize them in speaking, reading, writing and listening activities
• Continually self-check their progress and perform well on teacher-made tests
• Expand their ability to understand language and concepts used in contemporary and historical videos
• Make connections between historical events and literature
• Create articles, plays and short stories, which would be understood by native speakers.
In addition, students enrolled in Level V are encouraged to participate in as many extra-curricular opportunities as possible to further their knowledge of language and culture.

Last Updated : 25 April 2006 :: By William Hilycord