Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
#200 - INTRO TO LATIN - 2.5 CREDITS (WL 200 INTRO TO LATIN)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
This abbreviated course is intended for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of the Latin language and Roman
culture, but do not have the space in their schedules to take multiple semesters. Students gain a feel for Latin with considerably less
effort than would be required in a full term course. Through a study of the basic Latin grammatical structures, students will gain a
better understanding of English grammar and vocabulary. They will also learn about Roman civilization via computer software,
video and a variety of projects and games. This course does not satisfy the World Language Graduation Requirement.
#206 – VOCAB THROUGH LATIN/GREEK ROOTS - 2.5 CREDITS (WL 206 LAT GRK ROOTS)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Students develop a vocabulary competency for their SATs by studying the Latin and Greek root systems on which English is heavily
based. Students learn how to unlock the meanings of new words through an understanding of word structure. The prefixes, suffixes
and roots of English words are investigated. In doing so, students not only increase their vocabulary, but learn how to decipher the
meaning of unfamiliar words on the SATs by recognizing and understanding these different components. This course does not
satisfy the World Language Graduation Requirement.
The following quarter courses are offered in Spanish. Each course is designed to allow students to focus on particular areas of
interest while improving communicative skills in the target language. Introductory courses are open to students who have
completed level 3. The advanced levels of each course are offered as weighted honors courses and have specific prerequisites, and
may be elected before or after Honors level 5 or Advanced Placement. All classes will be taught in the target language.
#281 SPANISH 4 CONVERSATION – 2.5 CREDITS (WL 281 SPAN CONV)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: #232 Spanish 3
Recommendation: Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous courses
and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses.
This course offers the student the opportunity to enhance his/her conversational abilities in the target language, concentrating on oral
and aural skill building. Themes covered in this course include: talking about oneself and others in past and present tenses,
discussing family life in target and American societies, interviewing native speakers, debating as a small group or whole class on
basic social issues, and expressing opinions on various topics. With a focus on meaningful discourse, the student is afforded
reinforcement of grammatical concepts and vocabulary covered in all prerequisite courses.
#282 HON. SPANISH ADVANCED CONVERSATION – 2.5 CREDITS (WL 282 HON SPANISH CONV)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: #242 or, #252 or, #272 Spanish 4, 5, AP, or #281 Spanish 4 Conversation
Recommendation: Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous courses
and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses.
In this course, the student further refines his/her oral and aural skills through a more advanced level of conversation. Themes covered
in this course include: comparisons and contrasts of American and target cultures, analyses of grammatical structures in the target
language versus those of the native language, interviews with native speakers, and expression of opinions about work, school, and
more involved social relations. The student applies grammatical structures and vocabulary learned throughout all prerequisite
courses.
#283 – SPANISH 4 COMPOSITION – 2.5 CREDITS (WL 283 INTRO SPAN COMP)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: #232 Spanish 3
Recommendation: Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous courses
and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses.
Introduction to composition is a class designed for the student interested in improving writing skills in Spanish. Many relevant and
interesting topics such as the home, music, fashion, dating, current events, social and political issues, as well as classroom topics are
covered. Students create brief messages, poems, songs, short plays and scripts for role playing scenarios.
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