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World Languages

Phone: 858 - 748 - 0245

Name

Subject

Phone

Email
Dean Cortez
World Languages
5258
Milena Dugo
World Languages
5205
Karen Gil
World Languages
5348
Kelly Hofmaister
World Languages
5330
Teresa Jolk
World Languages
5331
Marion von Ehrenstein-Smith
World Languages
5347
Mike Wagenveld
World Languages
5270

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FRENCH 1-2

French 1-2 is a beginning course that develops the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with basic vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions. Individual and group oral and written exercises provide practice to develop these skills.

 

FRENCH 3-4

French 3-4 is an intermediate course designed to further develop the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an increased vocabulary, more complicated grammatical structures, and idiomatic expressions.

 

FRENCH 5-6

French 5-6 prepares the student for more advanced work in French structure, communication, and competency. Reading and writing practice is more extensive. The creative ability to use the language orally and in writing is stressed.

 

FRENCH 7-8 (Advanced Placement)

This course prepares the student for college level work and the Advanced Placement Exam. Extensive reading, writing, speaking and listening increase the student’s mastery of the language and preparation for the AP Exam.

 

GERMAN 1-2

German 1-2 is a beginning class that teaches basic understanding, speaking, and writing in German. Daily life and culture are also studied.

 

GERMAN 3-4

German 3-4 builds on what has been learned in German 1-2. It introduces more advanced patterns, requires more speaking, and enables the student to read and understand written texts.

 

GERMAN 5-6

German 5-6 covers the basic language structures of German. It refines pronunciation and increases listening and speaking skills. Reading unsimplified texts is a major part of the course.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT GERMAN 7-8

German 7-8 prepares the student for the AP exam. This course is a review of German language patterns. It includes intensive writing, speaking, and listening exercises. In addition, current social, economic and lifestyle trends are investigated using newspapers, books, films, computers and native speakers. Students should be highly motivated and be able to work independently. Most universities award course credits for a grade of 3 or better on the AP exam.

 

SPANISH 1-2

Spanish 1-2 is a beginning course that develops the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with basic vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions. Oral and written exercises, both individually and in groups, provide practice to develop these skills.

 

SPANISH 3-4

Spanish 3-4 is designed to further develop the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with basic vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions. Students will increase their vocabulary and ability to use it in progressively more complicated structures, reinforcing their ability to use previously learned material. Individual and group oral and written exercises help increase the creative ability to use the language.

 

HONORS SPANISH 3-4

This course is designed to further develop the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with basic vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions. Students will increase their vocabulary and ability to use it in progressively more complicated structures, reinforcing their ability to use previously learned material. Oral and written exercises, both individually and in groups, provide practice to develop these skills. This course will provide more in-depth study, activities and opportunities for creative use of the language. Students are exposed to various aspects of Hispanic history and culture.

 


SPANISH 5-6

Spanish 5-6 prepares the student for the more advanced structures and communication activities required at the college level. Reading and writing practice is more extensive. The creative ability to use the language orally and in writing is stressed.

 

HONORS SPANISH 5-6

This course prepares the student for the more advanced structures and communication activities required at the college level. The four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with basic vocabulary, grammar, and idiomatic expressions are practiced more extensively. Students will increase their vocabulary and ability to use it in progressively more complicated structures, reinforcing their ability to use previously learned material. Oral and written exercises, both individually and in groups, provide practice to develop these skills. This course will provide more in-depth study, activities and opportunities of creative use of language. Students are exposed to various aspects of Hispanic history and culture. This course prepares students for the AP Language course.

 

SPANISH 7-8

Spanish 7-8 continues to expand the creative ability to use the language orally and in writing. Emphasis is on improving competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Listening comprehension exercises and tests focus on unrestricted language, that is, language not tailored specifically to the textbook. Particularly in Spanish 7, new conventions to be learned focus on compound tenses (e.g. I have gone, I had gone, I will have gone), Conditional and Conditional Perfect (I would go, I would have gone), and new Subjunctive forms to include Present Perfect, Imperfect, and Past Perfect. Readings will be from textbook and outside readings consisting of selected short stories in Spanish. Students are expected to use the language in all classroom activities, including general discussions and discussions of readings. This class is NOT for those students uncomfortable with the exclusive use of the language.

 

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE 1-2

Advanced Placement Spanish Language refines the skills required for advanced work equivalent to a third year college level course and for the AP Language examination. Extensive reading, writing, and speaking practice increases the competency level to that required on the AP examination. Selected literary works are analyzed.

 


ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LITERATURE 1-2

Advanced Placement Spanish Literature is a college-level advanced Spanish course designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature examination. The course presents examples of literary development from the Hispanic world, acquainting students with various genres, themes, and styles of authors designated by the College Board. Emphasis will be placed on the reading of individual literary works. In addition, the four skills of language will be emphasized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will be expected to discuss the literature, interpret themes, and make comparative analyses of the literature in writing. The main elements of literature will be included in this course.

 

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