Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) - WL1916
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in French 3, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06132A000
Course Description: Advanced Placement French further develops the student’s communication skills in the language. Students will achieve a high level of ability in speaking, listening,
writing and reading French. Students in Advanced Placement (AP) French will comprehend formal and informal spoken language; compose well-organized and coherent essays; read
accurately; understand and analyze a variety of written articles and literature; express ideas; seek and give advice; defend one’s position; recognize, appreciate and understand cultural
perspectives and patterns of interaction. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement (AP) French Language Exam. Students who enroll in the AP course must have a high
level of motivation and interest, as well as sufficient time to prepare out of class assignments. Authentic French realia 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.
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1 - WL1919 (10, 11, 12) WL2919 (grade 9 only)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
06201A000
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 German.
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 German 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 German.
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 - WL1922 (10, 11, 12)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in German 1, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06202A000
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 German 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.
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3 - WL1925 (10, 11, 12)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in German 2, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06203A000
Course Description: Level Three puts great emphasis on the ability of students to express themselves in German. The course is designed to solidify the student’s knowledge of grammar
and vocabulary through speaking, listening, writing and reading German. Authentic German 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 German-speaking countries. German use is expected in the class.
GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) - WL1928
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in German 3, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06212A000
Course Description: Advanced Placement German further develops the student’s communication skills in the language. Students will achieve a high level of ability in speaking, listening,
writing and reading German. Students in Advanced Placement (AP) German will comprehend formal and informal spoken language; compose well-organized and coherent essays; read
accurately; understand and analyze a variety of written articles and literature; express ideas; seek and give advice; defend one’s position; recognize, appreciate and understand cultural
perspectives and patterns of interaction. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement (AP) German Language Exam. Students who enroll in the AP course must have a high
level of motivation and interest, as well as sufficient time to prepare out of class assignments. Authentic German realia 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 German-speaking countries. German use is expected in the class.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1 - WL1931 (9th Grade only use WL2931)
Length of Course:
One year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
06421A000
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 Japanese.
Students will engage in a variety of activities focusing on basic conversational skills, simple sentence structures, short readings in Japanese, and vocabulary. In addition, students will
observe and discuss the Japanese culture and society. The basic textbook and workbook are supplemented with the use of visual, auditory and media sources.
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