World Language Courses
January 31, 2008
WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT COURSE OFFERINGS
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| Spanish 1-2 | Spanish 3-4 | Spanish 5-6 |
| Spanish 7-8 | French 1-2 | French 3-4 |
| French 5-6 | French 7-8 |
The mission of the World Languages Department is to provide quality instruction in world languages that promotes communication, expands students perspectives through the study of other cultures, and develops the skills necessary to become global citizens.
Students acquire basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and cultural awareness in the first two years of study, and develop further proficiencies in these skills as they advance through the entire program.
NOTE: As of the year 1997 University of Nebraska requires two years (20 Credits) of foreign language for General Admission requirements.
| SPANISH 1-2 | Grade 9-12 | 2 Semesters |
Using a thematic approach, this course focuses on meeting basic survival needs and minimum courtesy requirements by developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students comprehend main ideas, create statements or questions, and recombine learned vocabulary and structures. The study of geography and culture of the Hispanic world gives student an opportunity to develop an appreciation of other cultures.
If the final grade received is a D the department strongly recommends that the course be retaken before continuing onto the next level.
| SPANISH3-4 | Grade 9-12 | 2 Semesters |
Requirements: Received credit for Spanish 1-2 *
This course develops the basic competencies of level one Spanish through a thematic approach with greater understanding of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Less interference from the native language is experienced and main ideas are further
understood. Students enjoy expressing themselves in Spanish with greater fluency in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Cultural insights continue.
* If the final grade received is a D the department strongly recommends that the course be retaken before continuing onto the next level.
| SPANISH 5-6 | Grade 10-12 | 2 Semesters |
Requirements: Received credit for Spanish 3-4 *
In third level Spanish students continue to develop the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that they acquired in first and second level Spanish through a thematic approach. The ability to express themselves more fluently results in expanded conversations and more original expression in written activities. The introduction of Spanish literature, art, music and other topics enhances the students culturally and develops reading skills.
* If the final grade received is a D the department strongly recommends that the course be retaken before continuing onto the next level.
| SPANISH 7-8 | Grades 10-12 | 2 Semesters |
Requirements: Received credit for Spanish 5-6
As the students expand their vocabulary and study more detailed grammatical usage through a thematic approach, they comprehend more complex conversations and express themselves more fluently in the language in the past, present, and future. Level four Spanish students continue the study of Spanish literature, art, music and other topics to increase culture enrichment.
| FRENCH 1-2 | Grades 9-12 | 2 Semesters |
First-year French is a course designed to introduce the student to the French language and the culture of France and other French speaking countries of the world. Emphasis is on the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
* If the final grade received is a D the department strongly recommends that the course be retaken before continuing onto the next level.
| FRENCH3-4 | Grade 9-12 | 2 Semesters |
Requirements: Received credit for French 1-2 *
Second-year is a continuation of first-year French. Through continued input of vocabulary, grammar and cultural lessons, the course strives to help students develop linguistic proficiency and cultural sensitivity.
* If the final grade received is a D the department strongly recommends that the course be retaken before continuing onto the next level.
| FRENCH5-6 | Grades 10-12 | 2 Semesters |
Requirements: Received credit for French 3-4 *
In third-year French students continue to develop the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that they acquired in first and second-year French. The ability to express themselves more fluently results in expanded conversations and also in more original
expression in written compositions. Introduction to French literature will develop reading skills as well as enhance the study of culture.
* If the final grade received is a D the department strongly recommends that the course be retaken before continuing onto the next level.
| FRENCH7-8 | Grade 10-12 | 2 Semesters |
Requirements: Received credit for French 5-6
As the students expand their vocabulary and study more detailed grammatical usage, they will be able to comprehend more complex conversations and express themselves more fluently in the language. The fourth-year French student will continue the study of French literature and write more advanced compositions. This class is an accelerated experience in the language.
