Course Guide - 2021-22 - Flipbook - Page 15
World Language
Course Title
Description
World Languages and
Cultures
Elective
Nine Week Course
Grade 6
Students learn about the language and culture in countries where German
and Spanish are spoken as well as a brief introduction to Chinese. The
cultural topics will include etiquette, geography, holidays, currency, music,
and dance. In addition, students will acquire some basic vocabulary in each
of the languages, such as polite expressions, colors, and numbers. This
class can help students decide between studying Spanish and German in
future grades.
German
Elective
Semester Course
Grade 7
This course is a prerequisite
for German 8
Students are introduced to the German language through engaging and fun
activities. They learn how to introduce themselves, count, tell time, say the
date and days of the week, express likes and dislikes, discuss leisure
activities, and talk about school. Meanwhile, students also learn much about
the culture of German speaking peoples.
Spanish
Elective
Semester Course
Grade 7
This course is a prerequisite
for Spanish 8
Students are introduced to the German language through engaging and fun
activities. They learn how to introduce themselves, count, tell time, say the
date and days of the week, express likes and dislikes, discuss leisure
activities, and talk about school. Meanwhile, students also learn much about
the culture of German speaking peoples.
German I
Elective
Year Course
Grade 8
Prerequisite 7th Grade
German
Students continue their introduction to the German language through
speaking, reading, and writing. Building vocabulary, grammar, and
pronunciation are emphasized. Students learn in an informal atmosphere of
German conversation using dialogs, games, and customs. Some of the
topics are school, weather, the countries and languages of Europe, and food.
Students who meet proficiency standards for this course would enroll
in German level 2 at the High School.
Spanish I
Elective
Year Course
Grade 8
Prerequisite 7th Grade
Spanish
Students continue their introduction to the Spanish language through
speaking, reading, and writing. Building vocabulary, grammar, and
pronunciation are emphasized. Students learn to communicate about school,
free-time, family, customs, and food in an immersive atmosphere. Spanish
conversation is practiced using dialogs, games, partners and small group
work. Students who meet proficiency standards for this course would
enroll in Spanish level 2 at the high school.