Course Descriptions

American Sign Language [1]
Prerequisite: None
American Sign Language I is an introduction to the language and the culture. The main emphasis is on communication while developing receptive and productive skills. The student will be guided in recognizing the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the deaf world. The focus of this course will be on novice proficiency.

Chinese I [1]
Prerequisite: None
Chinese I is an introduction to the Chinese world, its language and its people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will be guided in recognizing the interrelationships of language and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Chinese world. The focus of the course is on novice proficiency.

Chinese II [1]
Chinese II H/PreAP [1]
Prerequisite: Chinese I
Chinese II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid- to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and Chinese will strengthen the language learning process. Culturally related actives of selected Chinese speaking countries or regions will be explored.

French I [1]
Prerequisite: None
French I is an introduction to the French world, its language and its people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will be guided in recognizing the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Francophone world. The focus of this course is on novice proficiency.

French II [1]
Prerequisite: French I
French II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and French strengthens the language learning process. Culturally related activities of selected French-speaking countries or regions will be explored.

French II- H [1]
Prerequisite: French I
French II Honors is an expansion of French II. It is designed to provide opportunities for talented language students beyond those available in the regular French II Class. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of low intermediate proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical constructions and vocabulary, and begins the development of expository composition. Culturally related activities of selected regions or countries will be explored.

French III– H [1]
Prerequisite: French I and II
French III Honors is an expansion of Language III. It is designed to provide tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade talented language students opportunities beyond those offered in other language classes. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It utilizes higher level/critical thinking skills and focuses on the development of mid-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, comprehension of French literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar and vocabulary. The focus of this course is an intermediate proficiency.

German I [1]
Prerequisite: None
German I is an introduction to the German world, its language and its people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will be guided in recognizing the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the German-speaking world. The focus of this course is on low novice proficiency.

German II [1]
Prerequisite: German I
German II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and German strengthens the language learning process. Culturally related activities of selected German speaking countries or regions will be explored.

German II– H [1]
Prerequisite: German I
German II H is an expansion of German II. It is designed to provide opportunities for talented language students beyond those offered in the regular German II class. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of novice proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical constructions and vocabulary and begins the development of expository composition. Culturally related activities of selected regions or countries will be explored.

Latin I [1]
Prerequisite: None
Latin I is an introduction to the language and to the Romans who spoke it. Basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary are discussed in connection with their Latin root forms; however, contemporary meanings and correct usage are emphasized. Mythology is viewed as an example of ancient religious beliefs, a reflection of Roman lifestyles, and a form of literature. The focus of this course is a novice proficiency in reading comprehension.

Latin II– H [1]
Prerequisite: Latin I
Latin II H is designed to provide opportunities for talented language students beyond those available in the regular Latin II class. It extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of accurate reading of Latin literature and history. It expands the use of grammatical constructions and vocabulary, and begins the development of accurate translation. Language learning techniques will be developed. Culturally related activities of selected regions/countries will be explored. The focus of this course is a novice proficiency in reading comprehension.

Spanish I [1]
Prerequisite: None
Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish world, its language and its people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and writing skills. The student will recognize the interrelationships of languages and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Hispanic world. The focus of this course is on low novice proficiency.

Spanish II [1]
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Spanish II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid novice to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and Spanish strengthen the language learning process. Culturally related activities of selected Hispanic countries or regions will be explored.

Spanish II- H [1]
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Spanish II H/PreAP/PreIB is an expansion of Spanish II. It is designed to provide opportunities for talented language students beyond those offered in the regular Spanish II class. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of low intermediate proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical constructions and vocabulary, and begins the development of expository composition. Culturally related activities of selected regions or countries will be explored. The focus of this course is novice proficiency.

Spanish III [1]
Prerequisite: Spanish II or Spanish II H/PreAP/PreIB
Spanish III continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of novice mid to intermediate low proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and Spanish strengthen the language learning process. Culturally related activities of selected Hispanic countries and regions will be explored.

Spanish III- H [1]
Prerequisite: Spanish I and II H/PreAP/PreIB
Spanish III H/PreAP/PreIB is an expansion of Spanish III. It is designed to provide talented language students opportunities beyond those offered in other language classes. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It utilizes high level/critical thinking and focuses on the development of mid-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, comprehension of Spanish literature history, expository composition, and expands the use of grammar and vocabulary.