World Language Course Descriptions

Honors French I 42406131 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): None	HNR French 1 is an introduction to the language and cultures of the French-speaking world. The course emphasizes the student’s initial development of the interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational modes of communication and an understanding of other people’s world-views, their way of life, and their patterns of behavior. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language.
Advanced Program French I 42406191 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): None	ADV French 1 is an introduction to the language and cultures of the French-speaking world. The course emphasizes the student’s initial development of the interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational modes of communication and an understanding of other people’s world-views, their way of life, and their patterns of behavior. Emphasis is placed on developmental mastery of the three modes of communication.
Honors French II 42406231 Grade level: 9, 10 Prerequisite(s): French I or demonstrated mastery	HNR French 2 is part of the continuing sequence of study begun in French I. The course offers students opportunities to improve in the three modes of communication and increase their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the French-speaking world.
Advance Program French II 42406291 Grade level: 9, 10 Prerequisite(s):ADV French I or demonstrated mastery	ADV French 2 continues to develop all five language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. The course is a follow up on the grammar taught in the previous years, with an attention given to the two major past tenses of the indicative (passé-compose and imparfait), the study of the “SI” clauses and an introduction to the subjunctive mood. Units provide guided speaking practice and free conversation opportunities; oral presentations are part of the assessment process. Writing development is a part of each unit. The French classes are part of an exchange program with Obernai, France every other year. It is a great opportunity for the students to be immersed and experience the French culture.
Honors French III 42406331 Grade level: 10, 11 Prerequisite(s): French II	HNR French 3 continues with the development of the three modes of communication with the introduction of specialized vocabulary and advanced language structures. Students will expand cultural knowledge and learn to interpret the varied products of French-speaking civilizations, such as music, films, newspapers, literary texts, architecture, and inventions, in terms of underlying cultural values and attitudes.
Advance Program French III 42406391 Grade level: 10, 11 Prerequisite(s): ADV French II	ADV French 3 continues to develop all five language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. The course is a follow up on the grammar taught in the previous years, with an attention given to the two major past tenses of the indicative (passé-compose and imparfait), the study of the “SI” clauses and an introduction to the subjunctive mood. Units provide guided speaking practice and free conversation opportunities; oral presentations are part of the assessment process. The French classes are part of an exchange program with Obernai, France every other year.
Advance Program French IV 42406491 Grade level: 11, 12 Prerequisite(s): ADV French III	ADV French 4 builds advanced conversational skills through a variety of language strategies with emphasis on conveying meaning and performing tasks. Assessment is through vocabulary tests and situational simulations. Expansion of vocabulary provided the means to obtain information, express feelings and emotions and exchange opinions. Units of study introduce vocabulary, speaking strategies and culture. The class is conducted for the most part in French; consequently, oral participation is a must. The French classes are part of an exchange program with Obernai, France. It is a great opportunity for the students to be immersed in French culture.
*Advanced Placement French Language 42406661 Grade level: 12 Prerequisite(s): ADV French IV	AP French Language prepares the students for the AP test in May. It is an intensive course which develops the four skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking. The culture is incorporated in the reading passages. The class is conducted entirely in French and students must respond in French. The class is also part of an exchange program with Macon France to give the students an opportunity to experience French culture.
Advance Program Latin I 42412191 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): None	Latin 1 provides the opportunities for the student to learn to read and write fundamental Latin, to master approximately 400-500 Latin vocabulary words presented in the text, to learn basic forms and syntax of the Latin language in a cumulative fashion, and to discern English derivatives of assigned vocabularies, thereby increasing the student’s English vocabulary. The course introduces the student to Roman geography, Roman culture, history, and mythology.
Advance Program Latin II 42412291 Grade level: 10 Prerequisite(s): Latin I	Latin 2 continues the study of fundamental Latin grammar as well as more complex syntax including the subjunctive mood and clauses, infinitives and indirect discourse, and participles. The student continues to develop Latin reading skills particularly through the translation of Caesar’s Commentaries on the Gallic War. Major Roman authors are introduced.
Advance Program Latin III 42412391 Grade level: 11 Prerequisite(s): Latin II	Latin 3 increases the student’s ability to translate, comprehend, and appreciate more difficult Roman prose. The writings of Cicero and Sallust are the emphases of this course. The Advanced Program Latin III student is required to do independent study and translations to increase comprehension and familiarity with authors from the Silver Age of Latin Literature.
Advance Program Latin IV 42412491 Grade level: 12 Prerequisite (s): Latin III	Latin IV continues the development of an appreciation of Latin poetry. Through the reading of Virgil’s AENEID (Books I, II, IV and VI), the student becomes aware of the author’s skill in the creation of mood and the effect of the poetic meter. Background material includes the study of the Augustan Age, as well as the subject matter of the remaining books of the AENEID.
Advanced Placement (AP) Latin Literature 42412661 Grade level: 12 Prerequisite(s):Latin III	AP Latin is a grammar and reading based course which covers material in both Caesar’s de bello Gallico and Vergil’s Aeneid. Students will be expected to translate both prepared and unprepared material as well as write essays in English about the Latin which they have read. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared for the AP exam.
Honors Spanish I 42419131 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): None	HNR Spanish 1 is an introduction to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The course emphasizes the student’s initial development of the interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational modes of communication and an understanding of other people’s world-views, their way of life, and their patterns of behavior. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language.
Advance Program Spanish I 42419191 Grade level: 9 Prerequisite(s): None	ADV Spanish 1 is an introduction to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The course emphasizes the student’s initial development of the interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational modes of communication and an understanding of other people’s world-views, their way of life, and their patterns of behavior. Emphasis is placed on developmental mastery of the three modes of communication including readings such as short stories or poetry.
Honors Spanish II 42419231 Grade level: 9, 10 Prerequisite(s): Spanish I or demonstrated proficiency.	HNR Spanish 2 is part of the continuing sequence of study begun in Beginning Spanish. The course offers students opportunities to improve in the three modes of communication and increase their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world.
Advance Program Spanish II 42419291 Grade level: 9, 10 Prerequisite(s): ADV Spanish I or demonstrated proficiency.	ADV Spanish 2 is part of the continuing sequence of study begun in Beginning Spanish. The course offers students opportunities to improve in the three modes of communication and increase their knowledge and understanding of the relationship of cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world. Students begin to learn to interpret various cultural products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking peoples.
Honors Spanish III 42419331 Grade level: 10, 11 Prerequisite(s): Spanish I and Spanish II or native speaker	HNR Spanish 3 continues with the development of the three modes of communication with the introduction of specialized vocabulary and advanced language structures. Students will expand cultural knowledge and learn to interpret the varied products of Spanish-speaking civilizations, such as music, films, newspapers, literary texts, architecture, and inventions, in terms of underlying cultural values and attitudes.
Advance Program Spanish III / SPA 111 CU Spanish 1 42419391 / 42419581 Grade level: 10, 11 Prerequisite(s): Advance Spanish I and Spanish II Note: SPA 111 CU Spanish 1 is a dual credit course with Campbellsville University	ADV Spanish 3 continues with the development of the three modes of communication with the introduction of specialized vocabulary and advanced language structures. Students will expand cultural knowledge and learn to interpret the varied products of Spanish-speaking civilizations, such as music, films, newspapers, literary texts, architecture, and inventions, in terms of underlying cultural values and attitudes. The Advanced Program course also probes selected Spanish-speaking writers who depict the changing face of Spanish-speaking societies and an awareness of Spain’s own diverse cultural identity. Advanced Program Spanish III is offered as a dual credit course with Campbellsville University.
Advance Program Spanish IV 42419491 Grade level: 11 - 12 Prerequisite(s): ADV Spanish III	ADV Spanish 4 continues with the development of the three modes of communication via the study of the history and literature of Spanish-speaking peoples. Students will explore the interrelationship of ideas and values in order to explain “why” and to anticipate “how” particular cultures will respond to events, problems, and questions. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation of information, concepts, and ideas in spoken and written form. Students will write and perform various skits, mini-orals, in both presentational and interpersonal modes. Project- Spanish in real-world interaction in the Hispanic community, with a focus on community service.
*Advanced Placement Spanish Language 42419661 Grade level: 12 Prerequisite(s): ADV Spanish IV, Instructor recommendation	AP Spanish Language is a course designed for the later years of secondary school study at Manual. Students will develop Spanish usage and skills in appropriate cultural contexts using a variety of authentic materials. The greater purpose of the course is to develop more authentic proficiency, with a secondary and important goal of achieving a score of 3 or higher on the newly-designed AP Spanish Language test. The Spanish Language exam relies heavily on the use of authentic sources-newspaper and magazine articles, radio reports, TV news features, and literary selections to assess language skills. The course will involve a variety of activities intended to improve both general and correct proficient language production. Those taking the course are required to take the AP Spanish Language exam.
Conversational Spanish/ Advanced Spanish V 42419591 Grade level: 12 Prerequisite(s): Spanish IV	This course allows students to refine the three modes of communication via a continued, richer study of the history and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. This course will help students analyze the social, economic, geographic, and historical factors that affect cultural products and practices in various Spanish-speaking countries. The emphasis is on proficient communication in the language. Note: Includes a service learning component.