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German people. Through the use of audio-visual materials, students are able to obtain an overview of German society.
GERMAN III (433) AND GERMAN III HONORS (434)
Year 1 Credit Grades 11, 12 (10) Req: Successful completion of German II and teacher approval
German III builds listening and reading comprehension skills by developing familiarity with essential grammatical structures and idioms. There is a systematic review of previously studied structures. The spoken language and dialectic differences are examined and used through speeches and class discussions. German short stories are utilized to examine cultural background in terms of the literary and historical traditions of Germany.
German III Honors students will examine short stories in greater detail, write additional compositions and read additional newspaper articles.
GERMAN IV (443) AND GERMAN IV HONORS (444)
Year 1 Credit Grade 12 (11) Req: Successful completion of German III and teacher approval
This advanced course stresses literature and history as a means for the further refinement of acquired skills. Students are expected to examine and read materials from Goethe to Heinrich Boll. Readings will cover the unification under Bismarck, the Weimar Republic, and the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Lives of great German composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Wagner form an integral part of this course. A unit on scientific German will also be offered.
German IV Honors students will write longer compositions, read additional short stories outside of class, and give more oral presentations.
GERMAN V HONORS (452)
Year 1 Credit Grade 12 Req: Successful completion of German IV and teacher approval.
This advanced course delves further into literature and history as a means to refine the student’s German language skills. It also enhances the necessary skills of speaking, reading, writing, listening, and thinking in the German language. Intense conversation, readings in literature and culture, creative projects, and independent study may be a part of German V. Other activities, topics and experiences will be added as needed. Preparation for the AP German exam may be an integral part of the course.
ITALIAN I (415)
Year 1 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Students will be introduced to listening, speaking, reading and writing Italian. Dictation, pronunciation drills, grammar exercises, structured conversation, reading and writing are incorporated to maximize student learning. Italian is used in the classroom on a daily basis. The course is structured to introduce students to Italian culture.
ITALIAN II (425)
Year 1 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12 Req: Successful completion of Italian I
This course continues to build upon listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills learned in Italian I. New vocabulary and advanced grammar structures are introduced to increase conversational skills. The class is conducted almost entirely in Italian; students are expected to respond and converse in Italian. Through study, students will expand their knowledge and appreciation of Italian culture.
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