Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#296 – HONORS SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS 2 - 5 CREDITS (WL 296 HON SPAN HERIT SP 2)
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: #295 Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1 or recommendation of teacher based on placement test and oral
interview.
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 class is designed for heritage learners who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish.
The objectives of the course are to refine communication skills and cultural knowledge, and to explore timeless and current topics.
Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 prepares students for advanced honors classes.
#211 - FRENCH 1 - 5 CREDITS (WL 211 FRENCH 1)
#212 - SPANISH 1- 5 CREDITS (WL 212 SPANISH 1)
#213 - GERMAN 1- 5 CREDITS (WL 213 GERMAN 1)
#215 - CHINESE 1- 5 CREDITS (WL 215 CHINESE 1)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
The introductory level develops the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language using basic grammar,
vocabulary and colloquial expressions. Classroom activities include oral dialogues, script writing, skit presentations, individual as
well as cooperative projects and use of multimedia such as videos, tapes and computer applications. The student will have the
opportunity to gain a new understanding of the history, geography and culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
#210 - LATIN 1 - 5 CREDITS (WL 210 LATIN 1)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Students are introduced to the language, history and culture of a great civilization. The student is provided with grammar
fundamentals necessary to read the works of some of the world’s great authors in Latin. By studying the vast influence of Latin
words on the English language, students substantially increase their English vocabulary. Students study Roman language and culture
with a variety of materials such as computer software on Roman mythology, technology, civilization and language, as well as
modern film interpretations of Roman history such as Ben Hur, Spartacus and Cleopatra.
#221 - FRENCH 2 - 5 CREDITS (WL 221 FRENCH 2)
#222 - SPANISH 2 - 5 CREDITS (WL 222 SPANISH 2)
#223 - GERMAN 2 - 5 CREDITS (WL 223 GERMAN 2)
#225 - CHINESE 2 - 5 CREDITS (WL225 CHINESE 2)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Level 1 of the language. Any student who has successfully completed Level 1 of a language in 8th grade is eligible to
take Level 2 as a 9th grader with the recommendation of the Level l teacher.
Recommendation: Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous and recognize that
prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses.
In the second year of language study, the students continue to expand the four proficiency skills: reading, writing, speaking and
listening. Increased emphasis is placed on grammatical structures. Culture, civilization and history are presented to the students to
expand knowledge and interest in the heritage of the countries, and to increase their aural/oral use of the language in classroom
discussions. Many of the following topics are included in the level 2 curriculum: everyday conversations, aspects of contemporary
life, reading selections, geography, foreign films, videotapes, and the continued use of multimedia and computer applications.
#220 - LATIN 2 - 5 CREDITS (WL 220 LATIN 2)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: #210, Latin 1
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 continues the development of skills in grammar and vocabulary begun in Latin 1. Greater emphasis is placed on reading
and interpreting the classic works of Roman authors.
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