Info Guide2012-13 - St. Scholastica Academy

FRENCH II/ SPANISH II - Juniors - 1 term
The second year course reviews material learned in the first course and introduces more advanced
concepts and structures. Students continue to acquire new vocabulary and to appreciate the differences
inherent in the language and culture. Speaking and writing skills are emphasized.
FRENCH III/ SPANISH III - Required for all Honors Students - Juniors / Seniors 1 term
These courses emphasize communication in the target language. Students read extensively and write in
controlled situations. They speak the language as much as possible. They also study advanced grammar and
sample some of the culture and history of the language. Supplemental audiovisual materials are designed to
stimulate and develop listening and speaking skills.
FRENCH III H/ SPANISH III H - Juniors / Seniors Elective - 1 term
Third year Honors classes are conducted for the most part in the target language. Speaking and
understanding oral communication are emphasized using relevant situational conversations, dialogues, and
vocabulary building activities. The reading focus involves contemporary pieces in the target language. Students
must be recommended for this course.
FRENCH IV H/ SPANISH IV H - Seniors - Elective - 1 term
Fourth year Honors classes are conducted for the most part in the target language. Speaking and
understanding oral communication are emphasized using relevant situational conversations, dialogues, and
vocabulary building activities. The reading focus involves contemporary pieces in the target language. Students
must be recommended for this course.
FRENCH V AP - Seniors - 1 term
The Advanced Placement French Language course is a rigorous, college-level course in which students
develop a strong command of the French language with proficiency in reaching, writing, speaking and listening
comprehension. Throughout the course, students will be required to use the French language in reading and
aural comprehension and in oral and written expression. Students are expected to acquire a strong command
of French linguistic skills, being able to both articulate and comprehend French intended for native speakers in
a variety of settings, types of discourses, topics, styles and registers. In addition, students broaden awareness
of some cultural perspectives of French-speaking peoples through the study of history, literature, art, music,
and current events.
SPANISH V AP - Seniors - 1 term
The Advanced Placement Spanish Language course is a rigorous, college-level course in which students
develop a strong command of the Spanish language with proficiency in reaching, writing, speaking and listening
comprehension. Throughout the course, students will be required to use the Spanish language in reading and
aural comprehension and in oral and written expression. Students are expected to acquire a strong command
of Spanish linguistic skills, being able to both articulate and comprehend Spanish intended for native speakers
in a variety of settings, types of discourses, topics, styles and registers. In addition, students broaden awareness
of some cultural perspectives of Spanish-speaking peoples through the study of history, literature, art, music,
and current events.
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