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lasting impact of classical civilization on the modern MANDARIN CHINESE 1
world. Students will also continue to recognize and use
elements of the Latin language to increase their (Full year, 1 credit)
knowledge and usage of the English language. Cross-
curricula connections continue to be emphasized. By the end of the year, a Mandarin Chinese 1 student
would be expected to communicate at the novice-
LATIN 3 low/novice-mid level according to the national ACTFL
(American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Language)
(Full year, 1 credit) standards. Novice-mid can identify with phrases,
The student must have completed level 2 and combine words, express ideas with simple phrases and
maintained at least a “C” average. expressions. They will be using interpretive,
interpersonal and presentational skills in the classroom
After a thorough review, students in Latin 3 continue to for both practice and assessment. They are expected to
develop their abilities to read, understand and interpret compare and contrast cultures embedded in the
Latin text. Through increasingly difficult readings, language program. Activities are based on authentic
students will not only work on language skills, but also situations and have real meaning to the students.
be able to study and analyze important historical,
philosophical and religious ideas and values of the MANDARIN CHINESE 2
Roman people. Students will be able to demonstrate an
advanced understanding of the connections between (Full year, 1 credit)
the ancient Roman world and our own society today. Prerequisite: The student must have completed level 1
Emphasis is placed on gaining an appreciation for the and maintained at least a “C” average.
Latin language as literature and our own indebtedness
to the ancient world for our literature, language, By the end of the year, a Mandarin Chinese 2 student
government, arts, etc. would be expected to communicate at the novice-mid
level according to the national ACTFL (American Council
AP LATIN of the Teaching of Foreign Language) standards.
Novice-mid can identify with phrases, combine words,
(Full year, 1 credit) express ideas with simple phrases and expressions.
The student must have completed level 3 and They will be using interpretive, interpersonal and
maintained at least a “B-“ average presentational skills in the classroom for both practice
and assessment. They are expected to compare and
This course includes the study of prescribed readings contrast cultures embedded in the language program.
(both Latin and English) from Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars Activities are based on authentic situations and have
and Vergil’s Aeneid in preparation for the Advanced real meaning to the students.
Placement Exam (AP Latin). Students will examine
themes of literary genre and style, war and empire, MANDARIN CHINESE 3
Roman values, and leadership, among other topics, as
revealed through these classic literary texts. Emphasis is (Full year, 1 credit)
placed on developing translation skills, sight-reading, Prerequisite: The student must have completed level 2
and writing analytical essays. Students enrolled in this and maintained at least a “C” average.
class are required to take the AP exam in May. AP Latin
is also an option after Latin 3. By the end of the year, a Mandarin Chinese 3 student
would be expected to communicate at the novice-high
AP Exam: $92.00 level according to the national ACTFL standards.
Novice-high can describe with phrases and can identify
with short sentences in present time frame. They will be
using interpretive, interpersonal and presentational
skills in the classroom for both practice and assessment.
They are expected to compare and contrast cultures
embedded in the language program. Activities are
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