High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

Level 1
WORLD LANGUAGES
Using the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, students will communicate about daily life, everyday
activities, hobbies, school, entertainment, weather, time, sports, family, and friends. Students will progress from using memorized
language to creating original conversational and written exchanges. Language learned will reflect the customs, attitudes, values and
characteristics of the country. The purchase of a workbook is optional, but recommended for this course. A grade of C or higher is
recommended to proceed to the next level.
Course Title Course Code grade(s) “a-g” Fulfillment Length of Course
French 1 GFCP 9-12 e 10 units/year
Spanish 1 GSCP 9-12 e 10 units/year
Chinese 1 GMCP 9-12 e 10 units/year
(Ohlone courses Chin 101A/B Mandarin 1/2)
Japanese 1 GJCP 9-12 e 10 units/year
American Sign Language 1 GACP 9-12 e 10 units/year
(Ohlone Course 101A Principles of ASL I)
Prerequisite: At grade 9: a GPA of 3.0 or higher; at grades 10-12: a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
This class is taught on campus by Ohlone College. High School and College credit given.
This course covers the beginning fundamental principles of American Sign Language and introduces basic information about the Deaf
Community and Deaf Culture. Within the Ohlone system, this course is required for students majoring in American Sign Language/
Deaf Studies and is a prerequisite for students wishing to enter the Interpreter Preparation Program. Students are expected to attend
outside events at their own expense and may be required to purchase textbooks.
Level 2
This course will build upon the foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing acquired in the Level 1 language course.
Students will acquire additional skills in expressing personal and biographical information and in giving detailed information about
activities, hobbies, family, and friends. Students will acquire sufficient cultural awareness to be comfortable in typical exchanges with
native speakers. The purchase of a workbook is optional, but recommended for this course. A grade of C or higher is recommended to
proceed to the next level.
Course Title Course Code grade(s) “a-g” Fulfillment Length of Course
Chinese 2 GMFP 9-12 e 10 units/year
French 2 GFFP 9-12 e 10 units/year
Japanese 2 GJFP 9-12 e 10 units/year
Spanish 2 GSFP 9-12 e 10 units/year
American Sign Language 2 GAFP 10-12 e 10 units/year
(Ohlone Course – 102A ASL Principles of ASL 2)
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval.
This course covers the fundamental principles of Level 2 American Sign Language and introduces more advanced information about
the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture. Within the Ohlone system, this course is recommended for students majoring in American
Sign Language/Deaf Studies and students wishing to enter the Interpreter Preparation Program. Students are expected to attend
outside events at their own expense. Students interested in third and four-year programs in American Sign Language can take those
courses at Ohlone College and may be required to purchase textbooks.
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