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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.
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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.
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