BHS Course Catalog
World Languages |
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French |
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French I (2 terms B208) | French IV (2 terms B214) |
French II (2 terms B210) | French V (H) (2 terms B215) |
French III (2 terms B212) | |
Spanish |
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Spanish I (2 terms B200) | Spanish IV (2 terms B206) |
Spanish II (2 terms B202) | Spanish V (H) (2 terms B207) |
Spanish III (2 terms B204) |
French I (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Level: Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: None
This course emphasizes learning basic conversational, reading, listening, and writing skills in the French language, including family life, school, restaurants, markets, transportation, food, social media and shopping. Videos, games, songs, skits, conversations, short readings, and essays provide further language practice. Success depends on strong study skills.
French II (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I; the Department recommends a grade of “B” or better Level: Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: None
This course continues the focus on improving and building conversational, listening, reading, and writing skills in the French language. The cornerstone of this level is learning to talk in the past tense. More cultural topics about the French speaking world are explored including daily life, travel, the city, and customs. Students will again practice and enhance their language skills through videos, games, songs, skits, conversations, short readings, and essays. Success depends on strong study skills.
French III (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II; the Department recommends a grade of “B” or better Level: Soph, Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: $22.00
This course completes the study of basic grammar and continues to improve listening, reading, written and oral communication, and cultural awareness. Students will be able to read and discuss short stories. Two special units include oral presentations on Paris and French impressionism, culminating in a visit to the Chicago Art Museum and a French restaurant. This class is conducted primarily in French.
French IV (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III; the Department recommends a grade of “B” or better Level: Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: $32.00
Students will refine and deepen their knowledge of French through conversation, reading, and composition. They will study the history of France from Roman times through the 18th century, and explore the provinces of modern France. They will read and discuss various short stories as well as the novel, The Little Prince. The class is conducted in French. As a course option, students may elect to pursue a State Seal of Biliteracy.
French V Honors (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French IV
Level: Sr Elective
Fee: $55.00
This honors course develops advanced speaking and writing skills and enhances cultural understanding. Students study contemporary France and Francophone countries through the use of authentic materials (video, audio, media resources, literature) in order to develop a high degree of proficiency in the language. Students may take the Advanced Placement exam in May. As a course option, students may elect to pursue a State Seal of Biliteracy.
Spanish I (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: None
Level: Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: None
This course introduces students to the communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing by means of language drills, games, songs, role-playing, skits, and comprehensible input, and authentic resources. Students will also gain exposure to various Spanish-speaking cultures. Success depends upon strong study skills.
Spanish II (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I; the Department recommends a grade of “B” or better for students wishing to advance.
Level: Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: None
This course continues to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through interpretive, interpersonal and presentational activities and assessments using authentic resources. Students will communicate in present and past tenses and make comparisons and connections between their culture and cultures in Spanish speaking countries. Students will continue to build on the skills developed in Spanish I. Success depends upon strong study skills.
Spanish III (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II; the Department recommends a grade of “B” or better for students wishing to advance
Level: Soph, Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: None
Students continue to develop the communicative skills of listening, speaking, writing, and reading by means of authentic resources, games, and comprehensible input/output. In addition, through more in depth reading, students survey Latin American history and cultures. Each student produces written and oral presentations. Students will communicate in present and past tenses and make comparisons and connections between their culture and cultures in Spanish speaking countries.
Spanish IV (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: A grade of “B” in Spanish III is recommended.
Level: Jr, Sr Elective
Fee: None
The major emphasis in this course is on reading, composition, culture, and conversation. The study of Spanish culture is emphasized, which is read and discussed in Spanish, as well as an introduction to Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote. Spanish grammar is reviewed and many conversational activities are initiated. Seniors taking Spanish IV may elect to pursue a State Seal of Biliteracy.
Spanish V Honors (2 terms, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Spanish IV
Level: Sr Elective
Fee: None
This honors course focuses on all 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Using topical subjects, students will practice all skills at an advanced level. It also includes projects, oral presentations, and a comprehensive grammar review. As course options, students may elect to pursue the State Seal of Biliteracy and the AP Exam.