Foreign Languages
at Bartlesville High
School/Mid-High
2009-2010
Chinese I
Course
Number: 3101
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Recommend ‘C’ average in language arts
Chinese I is intended for
the students to know the structure and vocabulary necessary to communicate in
Chinese about the personal and familiar contexts, to read and write most common
Chinese characters, and to gain general knowledge and understanding of Chinese
cultures.
Chinese II
Course
Number: 3105
Semesters: 2
Grade Level , 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Chinese I
Chinese II provides the students wider topics to
communicate and a deeper knowledge and understanding of Chinese cultures. Among the four skills, reading and writing
skills are emphasized.
French I
Course
Number: 3111
Semesters: 2
Grade Level:
8, 9
Prerequisite:
Recommend ‘C’ average in language arts
This course provides a
foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and culture.
Communication and self expression are the main goals. Speaking and listening comprehension, as well
as reading and writing skills, are emphasized.
French II
Course
Number: 3112
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Prerequisite:
French I, Recommend ‘C’ average or counselor
recommendation and successful completion of quarterly assessment – French I.
The main goal is
communication and self-expression within the areas of speaking, understanding,
reading, and writing French. A
continuing study of grammar and vocabulary is included. Geography and customs of French-speaking
countries will be studied.
French III Pre-AP
Course
Number: 3195
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
French II, recommend ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor
Students will develop writing
skills and speaking skills and will continue to build on their foundation of
cultural and historical knowledge and understanding of the French-speaking
countries. The purchase of a dictionary
is recommended.
French IV/V AP
Course
Number: 3103
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
French III Pre-AP, recommend ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor
This course is equivalent
to a third-semester college course in French.
The course will focus on refining language skills. Selected pieces of literature will be studied
and frequent writing assignments will be made.
Students will develop oral proficiency through class discussion and work
with tape recordings. Grammar and
vocabulary will be extensively reviewed.
Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in French
Language and will be prepared to take other French placement tests. The
purchase of a dictionary AND an AP workbook is recommended.
German I
Course
Number: 3121
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9
Prerequisite:
Recommend ‘C’ average in language arts
This course provides an introduction to the basic
language skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing with primary
emphasis on comprehension and speaking.
Basic German grammar is taught.
German culture is also presented through films, slides, and tapes. The
purchase of a dictionary is recommended.
German II
Course
Number: 3122
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10
Prerequisite:
German I, recommend ‘C’ average or counselor recommendation
This course provides continuing development of the
four basic skills with emphasis in reading and writing ability. Additional grammar, vocabulary, and cultural
activities are introduced. Audio/visual
materials provide variety in class activities.
The purchase of a dictionary is
recommended.
German III
Course
Number: 3123
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
German II, ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor
This course is intended for students interested in
improving proficiency in German. Students
will develop writing, reading, and grammar skills through classroom and
independent-study projects. The purchase
of a dictionary is recommended
German IV
Course
Number: 3119
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 12
Prerequisite:
German III, ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor
This course will focus on refining language skills
in preparation for the German Advanced Placement exam. Along with language skills, history and
culture will be further studied. The purchase of a dictionary is recommended
Spanish I
Course
Number: 3161
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Recommend ‘C’ average in language arts
Communication and
self-expression in Spanish are the main goals.
The course provides a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and
culture. The approach emphasizes
speaking and listening comprehension as well as reading and writing
skills.
Spanish II
Course
Number: 3162
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Spanish I, recommend ‘C’ average or counselor recommendation and
successful completion of quarterly assessment – Spanish I
Communication and
self-expression in Spanish are the main goals.
Oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills are
stressed. Additional study of grammar
and vocabulary is included, as well as the study of the Hispanic culture
Spanish III Pre-AP
Course
Number: 3191
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Spanish II, ‘A’ or ‘B’
This Pre-AP course is intended
to be followed by level IV AP for serious students interested in improving
proficiency in Spanish. Students will
continue development of grammar and vocabulary.
Students will use the THIRD
level to acquire new skills, develop an understanding of Spanish cultures, and
use Spanish for effective day-to-day communication. Readings from various sources will supplement
the core text.
Spanish IV AP
Course
Number: 3192
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Spanish III Pre-AP, ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor
This AP course is intended
to be followed by level V AP and is for serious students interested in
improving proficiency in Spanish.
Students will develop writing skills and will build on their foundation
of cultural and historical knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic
world. An extensive grammar review is
included and students may take the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish Language
at the end of this course. The purchase of a Spanish
to Spanish dictionary is recommended.
Spanish V AP
Course
Number: 3194
Semesters: 2
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Spanish III Pre-AP, ‘A’ or ‘B’ or approval of instructor
This course is equivalent to
a third-semester college course in Spanish.
Students successfully meeting the requirements of this course will be
encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish Language. The course will focus on refining language
skills. Selected pieces of literature
will be studied and frequent writing assignments (corresponding to the AP
Spanish Language test format) will be made.
Students will develop oral proficiency through class discussions and
oral presentations. Grammar and
vocabulary will be extensively reviewed. The purchase of a Spanish to Spanish dictionary is recommended.