WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
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College Prep French I
College Prep French II
College Prep French III
Honors French IV
Honors French V
College Prep Spanish 1
College Prep Spanish II
College Prep Spanish III
Honors Spanish IV
Honors Spanish V
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Academic Expectations:
Students at Plainfield High School will:
1. Read, write, listen and speak for effective communication.
2. Use technology and other sources to gather, analyze, interpret and synthesize
information effectively.
3. Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
4. Communicate artistically and creatively using a variety of artistic, musical and visual
forms.
Social Expectations:
Students at Plainfield High School will:
1. Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, diversity, and property.
2. Demonstrate punctuality, preparedness and engagement in school activities.
3. Demonstrate honesty, integrity and personal responsibility.
4. Appreciate the value of life-long physical fitness and good health.
Civic Expectations:
Students at Plainfield High School will:
1. Participate in school and community activities
2. Value the rights and responsibilities of a democratic society.
501 * College Prep French I AE1
Credit 1
French I uses an audio-lingual approach to learning the elements of French sentence
structure and grammar through the use of dialogues and pattern drills. Correct pronunciation,
vocabulary, and the essential points of grammar are taught. The use of tapes, CDs, interactive
videos and oral-paired activities are used to enhance listening and speaking skills. A CD-ROM
program is utilized in the World Language Lab to further develop language skills. Students learn
to read, comprehend and write short passages in French. Culture is integrated into the course.
Daily homework is an essential part of this course.
502 * College Prep French II AE1
Credit 1
French II reviews and expands upon the basic vocabulary and grammar structures
covered in French I. The study of the present tense is completed and the past tense is introduced.
Correct pronunciation, vocabulary, and essential points of grammar are taught. The use of tapes,
CDs, interactive videos, and oral-paired activities are used to enhance listening and speaking
skills. A CD-ROM program is utilized in the World Language Lab to further develop language
skills. Students produce short compositions in French. Culture is integrated into the course.
Daily homework is an essential part of this course.
Prerequisite: French I
503 * College Prep French III AE1
Credit 1
In French III more complex grammar and vocabulary are taught. Communication skills
are expanded upon. The program uses a variety of technological components to provide practice
for increased proficiency. Cultural elements and projects are integrated into the course. Daily
homework is also an essential part of this course.
Prerequisite: French II
504** Honors French IV AE1
Credit 1
Students will deepen their knowledge of advanced grammar concepts, French culture,
and French literature. The attainment of effective communication skills, both written and oral
will be emphasized. The program uses as variety of technological components to provide
practice for increased proficiency. Daily homework is an essential part of this course.
Prerequisite: French III
505** Honors French V AE1
Credit 1
French V is an advanced course combining literary and conversational activities, as well
as grammar. Emphasis is placed on improving the comprehension, speaking, reading and writing
skills of the students. There will be group discussions on selected readings and French movies.
The program uses a variety of technological components to provide practice for increased
proficiency. Daily homework is an essential part of this course.
Prerequisite: French IV
531 * College Prep Spanish I AE1
Credit 1
Spanish 1 uses an audio-lingual approach to learning elements of Spanish sentence
structure and grammar through the use of dialogues and pattern drills. Spanish I concentrates on
self-expression in the present tense. Correct pronunciation, vocabulary, and essential points of
grammar are taught. The use of tapes, CDs, interactive videos, and oral-paired activities are used
to enhance listening and speaking skills. Students learn to read, comprehend, and write short
passages in Spanish. Daily homework is an essential part of this course.
532 * College Prep Spanish II AE1
Credit 1
Spanish II reviews and expands upon the basic vocabulary and grammar structures
covered in Spanish I. The study of the present tense is completed and the past tense is
introduced. Correct pronunciation, vocabulary, and essential points of grammar are taught. The
use of tapes, CDs, interactive videos, and oral-paired activities are used to enhance listening and
speaking skills. Students produce short compositions in Spanish. Culture is integrated into the
course. Daily homework is an essential part of this course. Prerequisite: Spanish I
533 * College Prep Spanish III AE1
Credit 1
In Spanish III more complex grammar and vocabulary are taught. Communication skills
are expanded upon. The program uses a variety of technological components to provide practice
for increased proficiency. Cultural elements and projects are integrated into the course. Daily
homework is also an essential part of this course.
Prerequisite: Spanish II
534 ** Honors Spanish IV
AE1
Credit 1
In Spanish IV students will deepen their knowledge of advanced grammar concepts,
Spanish-speaking culture, and Latin American literature. The attainment of effective
communication skills, both written and oral will be emphasized. The program uses as variety of
technological components to provide practice for increased proficiency. Daily homework is an
essential part of this course.
Prerequisite: Spanish III
535** Honors Spanish V AE1
Credit 1
Spanish V is an advanced course combining literary and conversational activities, as well
as grammar. Emphasis is placed on improving the comprehension, speaking, reading and writing
skills of the students. In this class, students will also learn about the geography of Spain and
study Spanish history through its art. Selected readings of Spanish literature include a study
of The Quixote. The program uses a variety of technological components to provide practice for
increased proficiency. Daily homework is an essential part of this course.
Prerequisite: Spanish IV