Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF CULTURE 1 - WL1901
Length of Course:
One year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
06801A000
Course description: This elective world language will introduce students to the preferred language of the Deaf and hard of hearing. Daily vocabulary usage is critical to the development of
this course. Expressive language is used when students learn to speak with their hands, instead of their mouths, and listen with their eyes, instead of their ears, for receptive language.
Exploration of deaf culture, famous deaf people, and topics related to deafness will be examined through interactive reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Students will engage
in hands on learning in order to communicate and interact with class members. This will be done by using authentic American Sign Language (ASL) materials such as video workbook,
media, and socially appropriate technology. Students will use ASL vocabulary daily to increase and further their awareness of global citizenship, diverse cultures, and career related
opportunities. American Sign Language is a two-year course sequence ONLY; no additional ASL courses are available. Student should be aware that not all colleges and universities
accept ASL to meet World Language requirements.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND DEAF CULTURE 2 - WL1904
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in ASL 1 or Consent of Department Chair
State Code:
06802A000
Course Description: This elective world language course will review, build, and expand upon the fundamental conversational skills the student has learned in American Sign Language
(ASL) 1: vocabulary and grammar for usage in American Sign Language conversation, narration, and Deaf culture awareness and discussion. The student’s conversational skills will increase
through the use of daily communication activities, interactions, and projects. Continued development of ASL skills and enhancement of learning will occur through the use of authentic
listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Activities will include video workbook, media materials, and socially appropriate technology. Students will use American Sign Language to
further develop awareness of global citizenship, diverse cultures, and career related opportunities. American Sign Language is a two-year course sequence ONLY; no additional ASL courses
are available. Student should be aware that not all colleges and universities accept ASL to meet World Language requirements.
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1 - WL1907 (10, 11, 12) WL2907 (9 only)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
06121A000
Course Description: Level One is an introductory course, which provides students the opportunities to develop proficiency in the areas of speaking, listening, writing and reading French.
Students will be engaged in a variety of activities focusing on basic conversational skills, simple sentence structures, short readings and vocabulary. In addition, students will observe and
discuss the culture and society in the lands where French is spoken through the use of authentic visual, auditory and media sources. Students will be assessed in the four areas of speaking,
listening, writing and reading comprehension in French.
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 - WL1910 (10, 11, 12)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in French 1, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06122A000
Course Description: Level Two builds upon the foundations that were learned in level one. Vocabulary and grammar are reviewed and expanded. Students will learn to utilize more
sophisticated grammatical concepts and vocabulary, while maintaining mastery of material learned in level one. Speaking, listening, writing and reading skills will be further enhanced. The
students will use French to further develop awareness of global citizenship, diverse cultures, native customs and career-related opportunities. Authentic materials will be presented through
the use of media and technology.
FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3 - WL1913 (10, 11, 12)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in French 2, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06123A000
Course Description: Level Three puts great emphasis on the ability of students to express themselves in French. The course is designed to solidify the student’s knowledge of grammar and
vocabulary through speaking, listening, writing and reading French. Authentic French regalia from media and other digital resources will further an understanding of regional and cultural
differences, history, modern lifestyles, as well as the role of technologies today. Exploration into globalization, environmental issues, and social problems will enhance the students’
understanding of the French-speaking countries.
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