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Foreign Language

FACULTY:
Ms. Graves
Mrs. Miller
Ms. Dennison
Ms. Underwood
 
FRENCH 150 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: Must be enrolled in English 100 your Freshman year.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors must have a “C” average in English the previous year.
This is a full-year course with an emphasis on conversation and culture. Students will learn speaking, listening, and simple reading and writing. Much of the course will be conducted in French.
FRENCH 250 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: “C” or above in French 150
This is a full-year course offered to students who have successfully completed French I50. The emphasis will continue to be on speaking, listening, and culture, with the addition of more advanced reading and writing. This course will be conducted mostly in French.
FRENCH 350 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: “C” or above in French 250
This is a full-year course offered to students who have successfully completed French 150 and 250. Students will finish the study of grammar and will read several literary works. They will also work on independent projects.
FRENCH 450 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: “C” or above in French 350
This is a full-year course offered to students who have successfully completed French 150 through 350.
SPANISH 150 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: Must be enrolled in English 100 Freshman year.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors must have a “C” average in English the previous year.
Spanish 150 is an introductory course designed to establish correct habits of speech in the language through performance I reading, writing, speaking and listening activities performed both individually and in cooperative groups. These skills are developed progressively. Because the key to success in foreign language lies in exposure to the language, much of the class instruction is conducted in Spanish. Grammar study is interrelated with communication skills. Cultures of Spanish-speaking countries are studied throughout the course.
SPANISH 250 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: “C” or above in Spanish 150
Spanish 250 is designed to further develop those speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills acquired in Spanish 150. There is an increasing emphasis on writing and reading as the course progresses. Because the key to success in foreign language lies in the active use of the language, teachers and students use predominantly Spanish in the classroom. Grammar study is continued through written context and interactive communication skills. Cultures of Spanish-speaking countries are studied throughout the course.
SPANISH 350 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: “C” or above in Spanish 250
This course builds on the skills acquired in Spanish 250. Students will continue to use Spanish in the classroom through speaking and writing activities, and listening and reading comprehension activities. Spanish speaking countries and cultures will also be studied.
SPANISH 450 1 year - 1 credit
Pre-requisite: “C” or above in Spanish 350
This course will be divided into two semester courses. One semester will focus on grammar and writing. The other semester will focus on literature, culture, and use of the language. Both will have speaking and composition elements.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 1 year—1 credit
Pre-requisite: Freshman and Sophomores only. Juniors and Seniors with instructor permission. No student may have this course for more than 2 years. The Spanish for Native Speakers course will be divided into two year long courses. One year focuses on the history and culture of Spain and South America. The other year focuses on the history and culture of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. Both courses will focus on learning grammar through reading and writing Spanish.
 
 

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