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Council of the Teaching of Foreign Language) language program. Activities are based on
standards. Novice-high can describe with phrases authentic situations and have real meaning to the
and can identify with short sentences in present students. This is a precursor to the Advanced
time frame. They will be using interpretive, Placement class. The students will be challenged
interpersonal and presentational skills in the to perform at a level commensurate to the Honor’s
classroom for both practice and assessment. They level program.
are expected to compare and contrast cultures
embedded in the language program. Activities are AP GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
based on authentic situations and have real
meaning to the students. (Full year, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: The student must have completed
level 4 Honors and maintained at least a “B-”
GERMAN 3
average.
(Full year, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: The student must have completed This course aims specifically at preparing the
student for the national Advanced Placement
level 2 and maintained at least a “C” average.
German Language and Culture Examination
By the end of the year, a German 3 student would focusing on six themes: Beauty and Aesthetics,
be expected to communicate at the intermediate- Families and Communities, Global Challenges,
low level according to the national ACTFL Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, and
standards. Intermediate-low can describe with Personal and Public Identities. It is intended for
sentences, use strings of sentences, express their serious, advanced students reaching the
own thoughts in a single time frame. They will be intermediate-high level and possibly advanced-low
using interpretive, interpersonal and level of proficiency according the national ACTFL
presentational skills in the classroom for both (American Council of the Teaching of Foreign
practice and assessment. They are expected to Language) standards.
compare and contrast cultures embedded in the
AP Exam: $95.00
language program. Activities are based on
authentic situations and have real meaning to the
students. LATIN 1
(Full year, 1 credit)
HONORS GERMAN 4
This course begins the study of the Latin language.
(Full year, 1 credit) By the end of this course the student will be able to
Prerequisite: The student must have completed read, understand, and interpret simple contextual
level 3 and maintained at least a “C” average. Latin passages. The student will also be able to
demonstrate a basic knowledge of the features of
By the end of the year, a German 4 student would
be expected to communicate at the intermediate- Roman daily life as well as its historical,
mythological, and artistic influences. Students will
mid level according to the national ACTFL
(American Council of the Teaching of Foreign begin to recognize and use elements of the Latin
Language) standards. Intermediate-mid can language to increase their knowledge and usage of
the English language. Students will also begin to
describe with strings of sentences, combine time
compare and contrast their own culture with that
frames, and create with language. They will be
using interpretive, interpersonal and of the Greco-Roman world. Cross-curricula
connections are emphasized.
presentational skills in the classroom for both
practice and assessment. They are expected to
compare and contrast cultures embedded in the
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