MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
U
of A, ASU, and NAU have as an entrance requirement the successful
completion of two years of the same foreign language.
Since these language skills are to be tested by the
universities, it is recommended that language
be
taken grades 11-12 if you are only planning on taking two years and
using this for college entrance.
If you complete 2nd year at the end of 10th
or 11th grade, there is a good chance you will have
forgotten what you learned before time for testing.
Students seriously interested in learning a foreign/second language should plan on taking a minimum of three to four years of the same language. These students will want to take language each year during high school. Students successfully completing 3-4 years of language should consider taking the (CLEP) exam for college credit. The fee is subject to change, but is less than the AP exam.
Spanish
1, 2 (Year)
9-12
Prerequisite:
“A” or “B” in Language Arts/English from most recently
graded semester. We recommend that students plan to take Spanish
three (3) consecutive years beginning with the sophomore year. Each
semester covers the equivalent of three, three lesson units from
“Dime Uno.”
This
class is designed to introduce students to Spanish. All four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and
writing) are developed. The present indicative and the preterit
indicative tenses are covered.
Cultural traditions and practices of Spanish speaking
countries as well as Hispanic civilization are presented in the
first year. Successful
completion of Spanish 1 is required to continue on to Spanish 2.
(Students who are already somewhat proficient should consult
with instructors before signing up for a language course.)
Spanish
3, 4 (Year)
9-12
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of both Spanish 1, 2 or successful
completion of the Tucson Unified School District Spanish exam.
Though a 60% is a passing grade, it is recommended that
students with less than a 75% in Spanish 1, 2 (exam or class),
retake that level in order to gain a stronger grasp of basics prior
to advancing to next level. The result would not be another credit on transcripts;
rather, an opportunity to improve the grade reflected on the
transcripts. This will
also improve the likelihood of success in advanced classes.
The second
year of Spanish continues to develop skills learned in the first
year. All moods
(indicative, conditional, imperative and subjunctive) are
introduced. Students’
practice speaking as well as reading, writing, and listening.
Cultural studies of the
Spanish-speaking world are featured with emphasis on customs,
regional differences, and current events.
Spanish
5, 6 (Year)
10-12
Prerequisite:
Equivalent of two years of Spanish.
The
stress this year is placed on becoming more familiar with the
language , both oral and written.
The students read short stories, legends, poems, and
historical excerpts. Idiomatic
expressions are covered. This
course reviews all the indicative tenses and emphasizes the
imperative and subjunctive moods. Other grammatical structures are
presented.
French
1, 2 (Year)
9-12
This
class is designed to introduce students to French. All four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and
writing) are developed. The present indicative is thoroughly
covered. Cultural
traditions of French speaking countries are presented in the first
year. Successful
completion of French 1 is required to continue on to French 2.
French
3, 4 (Year)
10-12
Prerequisite:
Equivalent of one year of French.
This class
is a continuation of the first year's activities.
Students work on speaking the language as well as skills in
reading and writing. This
course includes a more in-depth study of French customs and
language.
French
5, 6 (Year)
11-12
Prerequisite:
Equivalent of two years of French.
A wide variety of activities to meet the individual needs and interests of the students involved are offered. The course is designed to maintain the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension developed in the previous levels, and improve each student's command of those skills to a level of communicative proficiency. Students are also given the opportunity to study the culture of France - its foods, history, customs, etc.
