Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 - WL1934
Length of Course:
One year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in Japanese 1 or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06422A000
Course description: Level two builds upon the fundamentals that were learned in level one. Vocabulary and grammar are reviewed and expanded. Speaking, listening, writing, and reading
skills will be further enhanced. The students will use Japanese 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.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3 - WL1937
Length of Course:
One year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in Japanese 1 and 2, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06423A000
Course Description: Level three builds upon the fundamentals that have been studied the past two years with emphasis on advanced grammatical concepts and vocabulary. This course is
designed to enhance the students’ knowledge of the language through speaking, listening, writing, and reading in Japanese. There is a more detailed study of the culture of Japan using
authentic regalia presented through the use of media and technology.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE – WL1940 - ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
Length of Course:
One year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in Japanese 1, 2 and 3, or Department Chairperson’s consent.
State Code:
06431A000
Course Description: (AP) Advanced Placement Level Japanese further develops the student’s communication skills in the language. Students will achieve a high level of ability in speaking,
listening, writing and reading Japanese. Students in Advanced Placement (AP) Japanese Language and Culture will comprehend formal and informal spoken language; compose wellorganized
and coherent essays; understand and analyze a variety of written articles and literature; express ideas; recognize, appreciate, and understand cultural perspectives and patterns
of interaction. This course helps prepare students for the Advanced Placement (AP) Japanese Language and Culture Exam. Authentic realia presented through the use of media and
technology in the class will enhance student learning of the culture and language. 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.
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 1 - WL1943 (10, 11, 12) WL2943 (grade 9 only)
Length of Course
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
06101A000
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 Spanish.
Students will engage in a variety of activities focusing on basic conversational skills, simple sentence structures, short readings in Spanish, and vocabulary. In addition, students will observe
and discuss the Spanish culture and society. The basic textbook and workbook are supplemented with the use of visual, auditory and media sources.
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2 - WL1946 (10, 11, 12) WL2946 (grade 9 only)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in Spanish 1, or Department Chairperson’s consent
State Code:
06102A000
Course Description: Level two builds upon the fundamentals that were learned in level one. Vocabulary and grammar are reviewed and expanded. Speaking, listening, writing, and reading
skills will be further enhanced. The students will use Spanish 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.
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 3 - WL1949 (10, 11, 12)
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in Spanish 2, or Department Chairperson’s consent.
State Code:
06103A000
Course Description: Level three builds upon the fundamentals that have been studied the past two years with emphasis on advanced grammatical concepts and vocabulary. This course is
designed to enhance the students’ knowledge of the language through speaking, listening, writing, and reading in Spanish. There is a more detailed study of the culture of Spanish –
speaking countries using authentic regalia presented through the use of media and technology.
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 4 - WL1952
Length of Course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
Credit in Spanish 3, or Department Chairperson’s consent.
State Code:
06104A000
Course Description: Level four further develops the student's’ proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish. In the target language, using various presentational patterns
and time frames, students will read and discuss selected literary works and informational texts, listen and respond to native speakers using various media sources, and write in response to
the stated curriculum. Spanish is the primary means of communication in this course. Students will review all major verb tenses and grammar points.
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