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Foreign Language<br />
skits, songs and impromptu presentations. In addition to<br />
written homework, students are expected to study and practice<br />
the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students<br />
will also be required to complete a book report and<br />
attend one out-of-class function. Students will use the Internet<br />
and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students<br />
will create curriculum-related products using computer applications,<br />
including the Internet and word processing, as resources.<br />
This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 (L5302)<br />
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Language other<br />
than English college entrance requirement. Does not meet<br />
some private colleges entrance requirements.<br />
Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in American Sign Language<br />
1 or at least 80% on the placement test.<br />
This course further develops basic reception and production<br />
skills in American Sign Language. This is a project-based<br />
course involving group work, frequent presentations (live and<br />
on video), and frequent use of the Internet. Because most of<br />
the homework is online, students should have access to the<br />
Internet. Students should be self-motivated, able to work<br />
independently as well as in groups, and be able to meet strict<br />
deadlines. Emphasis will be on deaf culture, syntax and vocabulary<br />
of more abstract concepts.Students will be required<br />
to sign stories, skits, and songs, as well as to complete a research<br />
paper and attend an out-of- class Deaf event. In addition<br />
to regular homework, students are expected to study<br />
and practice the language outside the classroom on<br />
a daily basis. This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 (L5303)<br />
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Language other<br />
than English college entrance requirement. Does not meet<br />
some private colleges entrance requirements.<br />
Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in American Sign Language<br />
2 or at least of 80% on the placement test.<br />
This course further develops basic reception and production<br />
skills in American Sign Language. Emphasis will be on deaf<br />
culture, syntax, vocabulary, and the ability to demonstrate<br />
abstract ideas and concepts. Students will be required to<br />
sign skits, songs, stories, and poetry. There will be frequent<br />
translation exercises, as well as a research paper, an out-ofclass<br />
function, and a video project. Students will use the Internet<br />
and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students<br />
will create curriculum-related products using computer<br />
applications, including the Internet and word processing, as<br />
resources. This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
CHINESE 1 (L5501)<br />
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Language other<br />
than English college entrance requirement.<br />
Prerequisite: None.<br />
Chinese 1 is a year-long course which maximizes the amount<br />
of time students spend developing language skills and cultural<br />
awareness in order to communicate effectively. All aspects<br />
of this course engage learners in the process of communicating<br />
in Chinese. Some of the activities will include students<br />
working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning<br />
and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework,<br />
students are expected to study and practice the language<br />
outside the classroom on a regular basis. Students will<br />
use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom.<br />
Students will create curriculum-related products using<br />
computer applications, including the Internet and word processing,<br />
as resources. This course may not be repeated for<br />
credit.<br />
CHINESE 2 (L5502)<br />
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Language other<br />
than English college entrance requirement.<br />
Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Chinese 1 or at least<br />
80% on the placement test.<br />
This course further develops basic skills in speaking, listening,<br />
reading, writing and cultural awareness. All aspects of this<br />
course engage learners in the process of communication in<br />
Chinese. Some of the activities will include students working<br />
in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral<br />
and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework, students<br />
are expected to study and practice the language outside<br />
the classroom on a regular basis. Students will use the<br />
Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students<br />
will create curriculum-related products using computer<br />
applications, including the Internet and word processing, as<br />
resources. This course may not be repeated for credit.<br />
CHINESE 3 (L5503)<br />
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Language other<br />
than English college entrance requirement.<br />
Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Chinese 2 or at least<br />
80% on the placement test.<br />
This is an intermediate course emphasizing mastery of the<br />
four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.<br />
Students are introduced to nonfiction texts and Chinese literature.<br />
A variety of cultural activities are provided. Homework<br />
is assigned regularly. In addition, the students will be<br />
provided with the opportunity to increase their communication<br />
skills in Chinese through written and oral activities. Students<br />
will use the Internet and word processing as tools in<br />
the classroom. Students will create curriculum-related products<br />
using computer applications, including the Internet and<br />
word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated<br />
for credit.<br />
CHINESE 4 HONORS (L5504H)<br />
10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12<br />
This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Language other<br />
than English college entrance requirement.<br />
Note: This course may be in combination with another level<br />
of Chinese. Independent study skills are needed.<br />
Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B+’ or better in Chinese 3 or at<br />
least 80% on the placement test.<br />
Chinese 4 is designed for all students continuing beyond Chinese<br />
3. There are students with different abilities in this<br />
course; therefore, there are subgroups working at different<br />
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