FOREIGN LANGUAGE
*All foreign language courses must be taken consecutively. Students may not skip a year in the course of language study.
German I Grade 9,10,11,12 1 Credit
German I is an introductory course which strives to lay the groundwork for competence in speaking the language. Emphasis is on comprehension and verbal skills with a limited exposure to reading and writing. Good pronunciation and acquisition of vocabulary are essential for success in the course, and these are areas that occupy active classroom time. Grammar will include use of the nominative, accusative and dative cases and the present and present perfect verb tenses. An introduction to German culture is taught in thematic segments throughout the year.
*German II Grade 10,11,12 1 Credit
In order to enroll in German II, the student must have completed German I with a "C" average. Although the goal of the course is an intermediate level of oral proficiency, the four areas of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing are kept in balance. German is used almost exclusively in the classroom. Students will learn an additional tense and complete a basic study of the structure of language. Successful completion of German II is foundation for college placement testing or for further experience in a German-speaking country.
*German III Grade 11,12 1 Credit
Students enrolling in German III should have completed German II with a "C" average or better. The course emphasizes vocabulary expansion, oral communication, translation and further consideration of the German culture, history and current events. Special projects include the opportunity to share German language and culture activities with younger children.
*German IV Grade 12 1 Credit
German IV provides an opportunity for college-bound students to hone their skills in preparation for entrance and placement exams. Students enrolling in German IV should have completed German III with a "C" average or better. It is recommended for any student who has successfully completed German III and wishes to reinforce language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students read German short stories, newspapers and a novel or detective story and discuss these in the language. European current events, German history and Bible memorization are incorporated. Students also spend one class per week teaching German language and culture in the elementary school.
Introduction to Foreign Language Grade 9,10,11,12 1 Credit
This course may be offered to students who have demonstrated the need to reinforce language skills and will reinforce English grammar and vocabulary. The student may expect a fun and exciting environment where they will gain the foundational basis for acquiring new vocabulary and exercise critical thinking skills necessary to communicate in German and Spanish. Classroom activities will include introductory German and Spanish grammar and vocabulary, conversational practice, listening to native speakers and other multimedia, playing games, singing songs and hymns as well as memorizing and reciting Scripture verses. At the end of the course, the successful student will be better equipped to succeed in German I or Spanish I; this course will not meet the
prerequisite for German II or Spanish II enrollment. One semester is allotted to each language.
Spanish I Grade 9,10,11,12 1 Credit
The student will gain the basic vocabulary and grammar skills necessary to communicate in Spanish. All five language competencies (speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture) are addressed. Daily activities include vocabulary and grammar instruction, conversation practice, listening to native speakers, singing songs, memorizing and reciting Scripture and poetry, and reading stories in the Spanish language. Good pronunciation and acquisition of vocabulary are essential for success in the course. An incrementally increasing level of immersion will provide the student with grade-level vocabulary, comprehension, and communicative skills in the Spanish language that conform to the national and international expectations of higher institutions of
learning.
*Spanish II Grade 9,10,11,12 1 Credit
In order to enroll in Spanish II, the student must have completed Spanish I with a “C” average or better. The student will be able to describe, in simple and intermediary terms, aspects of their personality, their likes and dislikes, talk about their immediate environment, needs and desire, as well as other topics of conversation. Bible verse memorization and exercises in face-to-face conversations with the instructor, other native speakers, and their class peers will better prepare the student for foreign and/or missionary travel in the years following their high school experience. A continued exposure to ancillary print and electronic media will present the student with new cultural context and vocabulary. An incrementally increasing level of immersion will provide the student with grade-level vocabulary, comprehension, and communicative skills in the Spanish language.
*Spanish III Grade 11,12 1 Credit
Students enrolling in Spanish III should have completed Spanish II with a “C” average. The Spanish III student will be able to fluently describe experiences, events, hopes, ambitions, and defend opinions and plans. The student will be capable of understanding the main ideas of complex text and oral communications on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussion about their personal interests and hobbies. The Spanish III student will be able to interact with a degree of spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. The student will also be capable to confidently produce clear, detailed written and oral communications on a wide range of subjects. Field experiences may include public speaking opportunities in the Spanish language and teaching elementary school-aged children basic vocabulary, games, and songs.
*Spanish IV Grade 12 1 Credit
Students enrolling in Spanish III should have completed Spanish III with a “C” average or better. At the conclusion of this course, students will be fully capable to understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. They will be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. In addition, they will proficiently use advanced vocabulary effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. A continued exposure to culturally-relevant materials in print and electronic media will enhance the student’s vocabulary skills. They will produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled used of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices. Field experiences will include the capacity to effectively speak in front of a Spanish-speaking audience, serve as an interpreter, and instruct elementary-ages student with classroom activities.