Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#231 - FRENCH 3 - 5 CREDITS (WL 231 FRENCH 3)
#232 - SPANISH 3 - 5 CREDITS (WL 232 SPANISH 3)
Grades: 9-12
#233 - GERMAN 3 - 5 CREDITS (WL 233 GERMAN 3)
#235 - CHINESE 3 - 5 CREDITS (WL 235 CHINESE 3)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Level 1 and 2 of the language
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 the first two levels of language study, the student becomes familiar with basic vocabulary, a number of fundamental grammatical
structures, and some cultural concepts. Level 3 provides the opportunity to learn new grammatical concepts as well as reinforce
previously learned grammar. Further emphasis is placed on the development of the four basic skills - reading, writing, listening and
speaking. Many of the following are included in the Level 3 curriculum: conversation, history, famous people, cultural art and music,
grammar review, current events, sports, fashions, food, family life, geography, famous places, landmarks, monuments, foreign films,
writing skills, reports, vocabulary building, listening comprehension, recreation, leisure time activities, foreign language games,
reading selections and multimedia computer applications.
#230 - LATIN 3 - 5 CREDITS (WL 230 LATIN 3)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Levels 1 and 2 of Latin
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.
Latin 3 focuses exclusively on the reading, translation, and discussion of authentic Latin literature. Readings are drawn from a
variety of authors including Cicero, Catullus, Ovid, and Vergil. Significant time is also devoted to Roman history and culture with
special focus on the impact of these things on the selected authors as well as the important role literature plays in the identity and
legacy of Rome.
#240 - HONORS LATIN 4 - 5 CREDITS (WL 240 HON LATIN 4)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Levels 1 and 2 and 3 of Latin
Recommendation: Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous course
and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses.
Latin 4 is devoted to the study of Vergil’s Aeneid. Students will translate selected books in Latin and read the entire epic in
translation. Significant time is also spent on the epic as a literary genre and Augustan Rome. Students will also be studying authors
such as Dante and Marlowe who have been heavily influenced by the Aeneid in order to appreciate the far-reaching nature of ancient
literature.
#250 HONORS LATIN 5– 5 CREDITS (WL 250 HON LATIN 5)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4 of the language
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.
Latin 5 is a course designed for Latin students who have successfully completed Latin 1 – 4. The course focuses on the in-depth
study of Latin literature not only as literature but as an important cultural and historical artifact, drawing on ancient as well as
modern parallels and connections. In addition, time will be devoted to the relevant historical data in order to enhance appreciation of
the readings.
#241 - HONORS FRENCH 4 - 5 CREDITS (WL 241 HON FRENCH 4)
#242 - HONORS SPANISH 4 - 5 CREDITS (WL 242 HON SPANISH 4)
#245 - HONORS CHINESE 4 - 5 CREDITS (WL 245 HON CHINESE 4)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the language
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.
Level 4 will continue the student's sequential development in acquiring competence in the four skills - listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. Many of the topics listed under Level 3 will continue and expand. The student has the opportunity to become more
proficient in the language through exposure to authentic materials in such sources as videos, newspapers and magazines and through
computer applications.
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