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World Language
are encouraged to use the language in a new geography of Italy and are presented with
context with each new lesson. They are able much new vocabulary. Most discussions are
to handle an active vocabulary of done in the language to increase language
approximately 2,000 words, as well as to usage. The students write original
recognize many more in speech or writing. compositions. (Honors curriculum will be
The students are introduced to contemporary available. Please see your counselor and/or
non-touristic life and culture through your World Language teacher for details.)
themes, readings, and cultural notes.
Italian 4 Honors
Grades 11-12
Italian 2 Self-Paced Course Number 539
Grades 9-12 Full Year Course - 1 credit
Course Number SP534 Prerequisite: Italian 3 and Recommendation
Estimated Fee: $18.00
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Italian 1 or 8 Italian Recommended For: College Bound
Career: A,B,E,F,H,P
Estimated Fee: $12.00
Recommended For: College Bound
Career: A,B,E,F,H,P Italian 4 broadens the students’
understanding of the Italian language and
Italian 2 continues to develop the listening, culture by presenting graded reading
speaking, reading, and writing skills present materials. Readings acquaint students with
in Italian 1. Through oral exercises students aspects of Italian life and culture. In order
are provided opportunities for self- to understand modern phrases and idioms,
expression in concrete situations. Students the works of current Italian authors are
are encouraged to use the language in a new studied. All discussions are in the language,
context with each new lesson. They are able as is all written work.
to handle an active vocabulary of
approximately 2,000 words, as well as to
recognize many more in speech or writing. AP Italian Language and
The students are introduced to contemporary
non-touristic life and culture through Culture
themes, readings, and cultural notes. Grade 12
Course Number 540
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Italian 3 Prerequisite: Italian 4 Honors and Recommendation
Grades 10-12 Estimated Fee: $46.00 and A.P. Test Registration
Course Number 535 Recommended For: College Bound
Full Year Course - 1 credit Career: A,B,E,F,H,P
Prerequisite: Italian 2
Estimated Fee: $25.00 This course is designed to provide intensive
Recommended For: College Bound study in preparation for college placement
Career: A,B,E,F,H,P tests. During the year, students will
complete units of history, literature and
Italian 3 offers the students an opportunity review of major points of the grammar
to form more complex expressions by the learned in the preceding courses. Students
further study of grammar. It broadens the enrolled in this course are required to take
students’ understanding of the language by the A.P. exam in May.
the reading of true-to-life articles. Students
learn about the culture and political
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