Course Descriptions

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. This course may not be offered on all campuses.

Prerequisite: American Sign Language I

American Sign Language II continues to develop communicative skills. The focus is on mid-to high-novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and sign language strengthens the language learning process. Culturally related activities will be explored. This course may not be offered on all campuses.

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.

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.

Prerequisite: Chinese I and Teacher Recommendation
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 Englis

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.

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.

Prerequisite: French I and Teacher Recommendation

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.

Prerequisite: French I and II and Teacher Recommendation

French III Honors is an expansion of Language III. It is designed to provide tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade talented language students some opportunities beyond those offered in other language classes. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It utilizes higherlevel/ critical thinking skills and focuses on the development of mid-intermediate proficiency in oral skills, comprehension of French

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.

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.

Prerequisite: German I and Teacher Recommendation

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.

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.

Prerequisite: Latin I and Teacher Recommendation

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.

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.

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.

Prerequisite: Spanish I and Teacher Recommendation

Spanish II H/IH/PreAP is an expansion of Spanish II. 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.

Prerequisite: Spanish II or Spanish II H/IH/PreAP

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.

Prerequisite: Spanish I and II H/IH/PreAP

Spanish III H/IH/PreAP is an expansion of Spanish III. The course extends the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It utilizes highlevel/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.