French I (Full Year)
In this beginning course, students will engage in Communication in French, Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures, making Connections with Other Disciplines, and Information Acquisition Comparisons to Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture. Collaborative communication practice will be emphasized to improve pronunciation and communicative competency. Class activities will involve individual and collaborative work primarily designed to develop listening and speaking ability. Reading and writing activities will be used to reinforce oral skills. Students will explore the cultures of French-speaking countries through a variety of student-centered, inquiry based activities focusing on food preparation, art, music projects and holiday celebrations in order to discover the similarities and differences of the French-speaking and world and other areas. Students will develop confidence in their ability to learn a new language. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. French II (Full Year) Prerequisites: French I or instructor approval upon completion of placement test. French II continues to develop students’ skills in Communication in French, Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures, making Connections with Other Disciplines, and Information Acquisition Comparisons to Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture. Collaborative communication practice will be emphasized to improve pronunciation and communicative competency. A student-centered, inquiry based approach to culture, communication, and comparison will be taken as students actively participate in hands-on activities, role-playing, and cultural simulations expanding their understanding of the similarities and differences of the French-speaking world. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. French III (Full Year) Prerequisites: French II or instructor approval upon completion of placement test. Conversational competency and writing are the major emphasis in third-year French. Although Communication in French, Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures, making Connections with Other Disciplines, and Information Acquisition Comparisons to Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture are practiced, special emphasis will be placed on the reading of brief, edited French classics, and the writing of short essays using elementary vocabulary. A student-centered, inquiry based approach to culture, communication, and comparison will be taken as students actively participate in oral and written work using more advanced grammar and vocabulary in role-playing skits and dialogues using 21st century technology skills. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. French IV (Full Year) Prerequisites: French III or instructor approval upon completion of placement test. Fourth-year French provides students the opportunity to master Communication in French, Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures, making Connections with Other Disciplines, and Information Acquisition Comparisons to Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture. Classes are conducted in the language, and activities are designed to help students continue to develop their fluency and competence in French. The course includes a survey of the historical and cultural background of the French people as reflected in their art and literature, as well as an emphasis on current events and other French speaking countries. A student-centered, inquiry based approach to culture, communication, and comparison will be taken as students actively participate in oral and written work using more advanced grammar and vocabulary in role-playing skits and dialogues using 21st century technology skills. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. ESPAÑOL PARA HISPANOHABLANTES NIVEL I (Full Year)
Would you like to expand your Spanish skills and be considered bilingual in the professional world? This class is for the student who speaks but needs to improve reading and writing skills in Spanish. This class will teach you the basics of how to read and write in Spanish through the use of your oral language skills. In addition to the study of grammar, you will also study various topics including music, literature, current events and geography. Also, Spanish for Native Speakers I utilizes a student-centered, inquiry based approach to culture, communication, and comparison will be taken as students actively participate in oral and written work using more advanced grammar and vocabulary in role-playing skits and dialogues using 21st century technology skills. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Prerequisite: Student must complete a pre-assessment with a Spanish teacher to determine the correct level of placement. This year-long course cannot be repeated. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for Spanish for Native Speakers Level II. ¿Le gustaría aumentar sus habilidades en español y ser considerado bilingüe en el mundo profesional? Este curso es para el estudiante que habla pero necesita mejorarse el escribir y leer en español. Le enseñará la estructura básica de como leer y escribir en español por el uso de sus habilidades lingüísticas orales. Además de estudiar la gramática, también, estudiarás varios temas que incluyen la música, la literatura, los eventos corrientes y la geografía. Requisito: Los estudiantes necesitan completar una evaluación con una profesora de español en el colegio de Northglenn para determinar el nivel correcto para ellos. El curso es de un año entero y no se permite repetirlo. Para seguir con el curso de Español para Hispanohablantes Nivel 2, necesitan cumplir con todos los requisitos de nivel uno según el profesor. ESPAÑOL PARA HISPANOHABLANTES NIVEL II (Full Year) Explore the diverse world of Spanish language and its cultures! The goal is to improve your reading and writing skills in Spanish. This class is for students who can read and write in Spanish. You will study music, literature, geography, and history through group discussions, projects and presentations. Also, Spanish for Native Speakers 1 is a student-centered, inquiry based approach to culture, communication, and comparison will be taken as students actively participate in oral and written work using more advanced grammar and vocabulary in role-playing skits and dialogues using 21st century technology skills. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Prerequisite: Student must complete a pre-assessment with a Spanish teacher to determine the correct level of placement or have completed the Level 1 course. This year long course cannot be repeated. ¡Exploren el mundo diverso del idioma y sus culturas! La meta es mejorar cómo se escribe y lee en español. Este curso es para los estudiantes que ya pueden leer y escribir en español. Van a estudiar la música, la literatura, la geografía, y la historia a través de discusiones en grupo, proyectos y presentaciones. Requisito: Los estudiantes necesitan completar una evaluación con una profesora de español en el colegio de Northglenn para determinar el nivel correcto para ellos o cumplir el curso de nivel 1. El curso es de un año entero y no se permite repetirlo. |
Spanish I (Full Year)
This course will provide the student with a general introduction to the Spanish language: sound system, pronunciation, functional vocabulary related to everyday life, cultural information and basic grammatical structures. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of four skills: listening, speaking, reading and limited writing. There are two main objectives to the course. Foremost is to give the students the ability to carry on a simple conversation. The second is to provide the students with instruction that teaches a basic understanding of Spanish culture, vocabulary, and grammatical concepts. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Spanish II (Full Year) Prerequisites: Spanish I or instructor approval upon completion of placement test. Spanish II builds upon knowledge gained in Spanish I. This course will also reinforce the skills learned in Spanish I: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Oral practice will be emphasized to improve pronunciation and communicative competency. Students will actively participate in hands-on activities, role-playing, and cultural simulations expanding their understanding of the similarities and differences of the Spanish-speaking world. Homework is given daily. Emphasis is on perfecting pronunciation, mastery of the basic grammatical structures, and increased communicative proficiency. Acquisition of functional vocabulary is expected. Students will be exposed to the past and future tenses. Students will be expected to apply them in their writing and speaking. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Spanish III (Full Year) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish I & II, or instructor approval upon completion of placement test. This course builds upon knowledge gained in Spanish I & II. The course is a continuation and recycling of knowledge acquired in Spanish I and Spanish II, as well as an introduction to new vocabulary, structures and expressions. Students will be expected to expand their vocabulary range to include more sophisticated terms, use advanced language expressions, verb tenses and grammatical concepts such as the pluperfect and the subjunctive mood. Students will view Spanish language films and read selected Spanish literature. A student-centered, inquiry based approach to culture, communication, and comparison will be taken as students actively participate in oral and written work using more advanced grammar and vocabulary in role-playing skits and dialogues using 21st century technology skills. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Spanish IV (Full Year) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 1 2, &3, , or instructor approval upon completion of placement test. Spanish IV aims at developing and improving students’ oral and written communication through the continued study of the language, literature and culture of Spain, Latin America and Hispanic communities in the United States. It also seeks to improve students' ability to read and appreciate literary and non-literary texts in Spanish, deepening students' awareness and understanding of the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. The course is organized by themes based on contemporary social, political and cultural issues of Spanish-speaking societies such as: cultural identity, the changing roles of women and family, economic development and its effects on cultural heritage and environment, and the individual's rights in the political system. A student-centered, inquiry based approach to culture, communication, and comparison will be taken as students actively participate in oral and written work using more advanced grammar and vocabulary in role-playing skits and dialogues using 21st century technology skills. This course also integrates STEM elements through using digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively in a student centered environment, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. AP Spanish (Full Year) Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish I, II, III and IV, or instructor approval upon completion of placement test. This AP Spanish Language and Culture course is conducted primarily in Spanish with authentic materials from the Spanish-speaking world, and it is equivalent to a third-year college course in Advanced Spanish Writing and Conversation. This course is designed to provide students with various opportunities to further improve their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to be ready for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Examination. The instructional philosophy of this course includes the integration of the four required language skills that are critical to the successful usage of Spanish: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The general flow of each week’s work is comprised of vocabulary, grammar structure, literary analysis, application of passive and active vocabulary, supplementary reading, and finally, writing assignments and tests. Students should be able to achieve the following objectives:
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