World Languages
COMMUNICATIONS CULTURES CONNECTIONS

COMPARISONS COMMUNITIES
World language courses provide students the opportunity to comprehend spoken language, express feelings, ideas and opinions orally and in writing, understand social patterns of interaction within a variety of cultures, make connections with other disciplines, and experience target language usage within and beyond the school setting. Language is practiced and assessed within three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational.
Students who earn high school credit for middle school study are expected to take at least one additional year of the same language in high school or begin a two-year sequence (minimum) of a different language.

French

French 1
Course # 07013201,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite None
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are practiced and assessed throughout the course.

French 2
Course # 07013301,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite French 1 or equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are practiced and assessed throughout the course.
Q French 3
Course # 07013401,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite French 2 or equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to reinforce, master, and expand skills previously acquired by the student. Emphasis is placed on expansion of contemporary vocabulary, grammar, structure, and conversational skills through discussions on selected readings related to everyday life of the French-speaking people. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are practiced and assessed throughout the course.
Q French 4
Course # 07013501,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite French 3 or equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to reinforce, master and expand skills previously learned by the student. Emphasis is placed on acquiring more advanced language structures, idiomatic expressions and expanded vocabulary through listening and speaking activities and varied readings as well as written reports and compositions. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are practiced and assessed throughout the course.
Q French 5
Course # 07013601,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite French 4 or equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the student. Emphasis is placed on developing communication skills through the presentation of oral reports on literary and cultural topics, current events and personal experiences. Readings include newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and plays, and a survey of literature. Writing is enhanced through compositions using correct language structures and expanded contemporary vocabulary.


Spanish

Spanish 1
Course # 07083401,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite None
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills as well as on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are practiced and assessed throughout the course.
Spanish 2
Course # 07083501,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite Spanish 1 or equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are emphasized throughout the course.


Q Spanish 3
Course # 07083601,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite Spanish 2 or equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to reinforce, master, and expand skills previously acquired by the students. Emphasis is placed on expansion of contemporary vocabulary, grammar, structure, and conversational skills through discussions of various contexts important to the everyday life of the Spanish-speaking people. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are practiced and assessed throughout the course.


Q Spanish 4
Course # 07083701,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite Spanish 3 or equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to reinforce, master and expand skills previously learned by the student. The content includes more advanced language activities and idiomatic expressions with emphasis on conversation. There will be expanded vocabulary for both speaking and writing. Reading selections will vary. Skills previously acquired will be reinforced, mastered and expanded through conversation and composition. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications of Essential Learnings are practiced and assessed throughout the course.


Q Spanish 5
Course # 07083801,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite Spanish 4 equivalent
Credit 1
The purpose of this course is to expand the skills previously acquired by the students. Emphasis is placed on developing communication skills through the presentation of oral reports on literary and cultural topics, current events and personal experiences. Readings include newspaper, magazine articles, short stories and plays, and a survey of literature. Writing is enhanced through compositions using correct language structures and expanded contemporary vocabulary.

Q Advanced Placement: Spanish Language
Course # 07084001,2
Grade Level 9-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite *Spanish 4 and/or 5 or equivalent
Credit 1
*It is recommended that students complete the highest level of Spanish offered at the school before enrolling in an AP course.
The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in the language. Content includes, but is not limited to, that determined by the Advanced Placement Program Guidelines.
Students are required to take the Advanced Placement examination.




SPECIAL COURSES

PRE IB / IB

Q PRE IB French 1 / 2
Course # 07018005/ 07018105
Grade Level 9-10
Length 1 year
Prerequisite None
Credit 1
Students will work toward proficiency in French through the building of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The course has an early emphasis on oral and written expression. Course work includes mastery of basic grammatical principles and acquisition of a working vocabulary in French. From the beginning of French study, the students are exposed to the geographic, ethnic, and cultural variety of the French speaking world. Students may also read poems and short stories in French, perform French skits, and study the most frequently used idioms in the French language.

Q PRE IB French 3
Course # 07018205
Grade Level 9-10
Length 1 year
Prerequisite Pre IB French 1 / 2 or equivalent
Credit 1
This course includes necessary grammatical structures for refining already acquired skills in French. Material covered in the first year course will be reviewed, and there will be increased practice and drill of appropriate speech patterns and sounds. The student’s vocabulary will be enriched, and practice in oral and written expression will be emphasized. Idiomatic usage will be highlighted to render a richer style in communication. Students who complete the first two years of PRE IB French will have completed three levels of language.

Q IB French 4
Course # 07018305
Grade Level 11-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite IB French 3 or equivalent
Credit 1
Students will continue to master intermediate grammar, composition, and oral work in level 4. Students will be required to read articles and literary works in French. This course will also include an introduction to advanced grammar as well as class conversations, and oral reports.

Q IB French 5
Course # 07018405
Grade Level 11 - 12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite IB French 4 or equivalent
Credit 1
This course prepares students to take the IB French subsidiary or higher level examinations. Students are required to master advanced grammar topics,and learn and apply vocabulary dealing with literature and IB life and civilization topics. Oral reports, conversation and written compositions are integral parts of the course.
Q PRE IB Spanish 1 / 2
Course # 07088005/ 07088105
Grade Level 9 - 10
Length 1 year
Prerequisite None
Credit 1
Students will work toward proficiency in Spanish through the building of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. First year emphasis will be on the development of listening and speaking abilities. Question and answer oral exercises as well as dialogues will be part of the daily routine. Students will be guided to improvisation and free communication. Reading and writing skills will also assume a large part of the program. Students will acquire a basic knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking people.
Q PRE IB Spanish 3
Course # 07088205
Grade Level 9-10
Length 1 year
Prerequisite PRE IB Spanish 1 / 2 or equivalent
Credit 1
Students in this course will master the grammatical structures in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be placed on increasing vocabulary and refining its use, including idioms. Students will be required to write original compositions, prepare improvised short speeches, read short stories and poetry and research the customs and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Students who complete the first two years of PRE IB Spanish will have completed three levels of language.


Q IB Spanish 4
Course # 07088305
Grade Level 11-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite PRE IB 3 or equivalent
Credit 1
Students will continue to master intermediate grammar, composition, and oral work. Spanish is the primary language of communication. Students will be required to read articles and literary works in Spanish. This course will also include an introduction to advanced grammar as well as conversation and oral reports.


Q IB Spanish 5
Course # 07088405
Grade Level 11-12
Length 1 year
Prerequisite IB Spanish 4 or equivalent
Credit 1
This course prepares students to take the IB Spanish subsidiary or higher level examinations. Students are required to speak Spanish in class, master advanced grammar topics, and learn vocabulary dealing with literature and the IB life and civilization topics. Oral reports, conversation and composition work form an integral part of the course. This course will prepare the students for the Advanced Placement examinations in Spanish language. Students will concentrate on the study of two literary works.
 
Copyright © Palm Harbor University High School