World Languages

Elective Graduation Requirements: 7.5 Credits (total for all curricular departments)  

The PSMLA Global Scholars Program is now available in West Shore School District. The Global Scholars Program is designed to honor high schools students who successfully achieve academic and extra-curricular goals that help them to develop global awareness or competency to better prepare for personal and professional success in an increasingly global society. For more information: https://psmla.org/global-scholars-program or see the high school GSP advisor.

French

FRENCH IA
444214 
.5 Credit      1.0 Weight
NCAA 

This course introduces the student to the language through the familiarization with everyday lives of French people.  It stresses the systematic development of basic listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills.  French culture and history are introduced through technology-enhanced multimedia instruction.    


FRENCH IB
444215
.5 Credit      1.0 Weight
NCAA 
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of French IA

French IB places an increased emphasis on grammatical structures and vocabulary as aids to improving the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.  French culture and history are developed through supplementary readings, as well as technology-enhanced multimedia instruction.  The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in French.  


FRENCH II
444216
1 Credit      1.01 Weight
NCAA
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of French IA and IB

The basic grammatical concepts of French IA and IB are reviewed and more advanced structures are introduced. Emphasis is on oral/aural skills, as well as on improving composition skills.  The development of these skills is enhanced through the use of current periodicals, essays, and technology-enhanced multimedia instruction.  The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in French with a higher level of vocabulary building and comprehension.


FRENCH III HONORS
444217
1 Credit      1.03 Weight
NCAA 
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of French II

This course is intended for those students who want a greater foundation of the French language.  Students are able to present information and ideas in the French language on a variety of topics while using advanced grammatical concepts. Students express themselves through written and oral means in a variety of ways to include dramatic format, extemporaneous speeches, and written compositions.  Teachers will provide technology-enhanced multimedia instruction. The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in French. 


FRENCH IV HONORS
444218
1 Credit      1.03 Weight
NCAA 
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of French III Honors

The course is intended for those students who wish to continue studying French in college.  Students are able to present information and ideas in the French language on a variety of topics while using intermediate grammatical concepts. Students express themselves through written and oral means in a variety of ways to include dramatic format, extemporaneous speeches, and written compositions.  Teachers will provide technology-enhanced multimedia instruction. The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in French. 

FRENCH V HONORS
444247
1 Credit      1.03 Weight
NCAA 
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of French IV Honors

The course is intended for those students who wish to continue studying French in college.  Students are able to present information and ideas in the French language on a variety of topics while using intermediate grammatical concepts. Students express themselves through written and oral means in a variety of ways to include dramatic format, extemporaneous speeches, and written compositions.  Teachers will provide technology-enhanced multimedia instruction. The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in French. 

                     

Spanish

SPANISH IA
444514
.5 Credit      1.0 Weight
NCAA 

This course emphasizes correct pronunciation and the basic skills necessary for the use of a language.  Elementary Spanish grammar and natural and realistic vocabulary are introduced, enabling the student to develop beginning understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  The main goal is to encourage the student to attain a measurable degree of communicative competency and proficiency in each of these four language skills through a combination of traditional and oral-aural techniques, and culture is presented through the use of technology-enhanced multimedia technology.  


SPANISH IB
444515
.5 Credit      1.0 Weight
NCAA
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of Spanish IA

This course briefly reviews the grammar of Spanish IA and introduces additional major points of grammar.  Additional practice and emphasis are given to reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The main goal is to encourage the student to attain a measurable degree of communicative competency and proficiency in each of the four language skills through a combination of traditional and oral-aural techniques, and culture is presented through the use of technology-enhanced multimedia technology. The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in Spanish.   


SPANISH II
444516
1 Credit      1.01 Weight
NCAA 
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of Spanish IA and IB

This course includes a review of the grammar of Spanish IA and IB and introduces advanced grammar, with continued emphasis on oral-aural proficiency.  Emphasis is on reading, writing, and speaking by means of short stories and other Spanish literary forms.  Teachers will provide technology-enhanced multimedia instruction. The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in Spanish.  


SPANISH III HONORS
444517
1 Credit      1.03 Weight
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of Spanish II

This course is intended for students who want a greater foundation of the Spanish language.  Students are able to present information and ideas in the Spanish language on a variety of topics while using advanced grammatical concepts. Cultures are studied in-depth. Students express themselves through written and oral means in a variety of ways to include dramatic format, extemporaneous, speeches, and written compositions. Teachers will provide technology-enhances multimedia instruction.  The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in Spanish.


SPANISH IV HONORS
444518
1 Credit      1.03 Weight
NCAA 

Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of Spanish III Honors


The course is intended for those students who wish to continue studying Spanish in college. Students are able to present information and ideas in the Spanish language on a variety of topics while using intermediate grammatical concepts. Students express themselves through written and oral means in a variety of ways to include dramatic format, extemporaneous speeches, and written compositions. Teachers will provide technology-enhanced multimedia instruction. The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in Spanish.             


SPANISH V HONORS
444557
1 Credit      1.03 Weight
NCAA 
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of Spanish IV Honors

The course is intended for those students who wish to continue studying Spanish in college. Students are able to present information and ideas in the Spanish language on a variety of topics while using intermediate grammatical concepts. Students express themselves through written and oral means in a variety of ways to include dramatic format, extemporaneous speeches, and written compositions. Teachers will provide technology-enhanced multimedia instruction. The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in Spanish.             

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