ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
WORLD LANGUAGE
Students will
demonstrate the acquisition of a body of knowledge
by:
- Reading for understanding.
- Organizing ideas for written and oral expression.
- Interpreting oral information.
- Expressing cultural
awareness.
- Expressing themselves in written and spoken forms.
- Understanding and responding to various situations.
- Using cultural forms of
expression.
Students will demonstrate and understanding of their rights and responsibilities in the classroom setting by:
- Developing an appreciation for foreign cultures.
- Assuming responsibility for their learning and behavior.
- Accepting consequences
for any transgressions.
The foreign language department offers a proficiency-based curriculum consisting of four years of college preparatory Spanish and French and three years of German.
Ninth grade students who enroll with previous world language experience at the middle school level may enroll in higher levels, if they qualify.
Students entering Rogers from any other school, who want to begin at an advanced level must meet with Rogers Foreign Language Department Chairperson and/or pass a placement exam.
Regardless of the level at which the student begins in grade nine, he/she must complete a recommended three years of the same language at Rogers in order to have the minimum college preparatory requirements of two years of a foreign language in high school. Students considering a foreign language for grade nine should be aware that they could begin in either 9th or 10th grade and still fulfill the college requirements.
COURSES
FRENCH
1 #301
1 Credit – Grades 9-12
French 1 introduces the four language skills of listening,
speaking, reading and writing along with the knowledge of
the culture and customs of the francophone world.
Workbooks, cassettes and tests are correlated with basic
text.
FRENCH
2 #302
1 Credit –
Grades 9-12
French 2 enhances the four language skills of French 1
through continued study of contemporary situations,
pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and exposure to
contemporary reading selections. Cultural readings, free
writing assignments and communication are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
French 1
FRENCH
3 #303
1 Credit –
Grades 11-12
French 3 continues the four skills begun in French 2
through the study of more advanced vocabulary, dialogues,
pronunciation and grammar. In addition, students read
selections from French/French Canadian/francophone authors
and begin to write creatively, analyze texts, and express
themselves in French.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
French 2 and/or Department Chair
approval.FRENCH
4 #304
1 Credit –
Grades 11-12
French 4 provides the opportunity for the advanced French
student to study major literary works. Emphasis is on
speaking, enhancing writing skills through peer/teacher
corrections, and strengthening student ability to analyze
and discuss literature. The class is conducted in French.
Students who are enrolled in French 4 may participate in
Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Early Enrollment Program.
Students who choose this option can earn three college
credits. These credits are accepted by numerous colleges
nationally. The cost may vary from year to year at RIC’s
discretion.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
French 3 and/or Department Chair
approval.SPANISH
1 #331
Spanish 1
introduces the four language skills of listening, speaking,
reading and writing. Knowledge of the institutions and
customs of the many Spanish-speaking countries is also
gained from the text and its correlated workbooks and
tapes.
SPANISH
2 #332
1 Credit –
Grades 9-12
This course continues the work in pronunciation, vocabulary
building, dialogues, grammatical concepts, and reading
selections begun in Spanish 1. Included in the curriculum
are cultural readings, writing exercises, poems and songs.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
Spanish 1.SPANISH
3 #333
1 Credit –
Grades 11-12
Spanish 3 continues the work in vocabulary building,
dialogues and grammatical construction begun in Spanish 2.
There is more emphasis on speaking and listening skills
than in level 1 or 2. A study of the history and culture of
Mexico is begun. Reading is emphasized through the reading
and discussion of Mexican legends.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
Spanish 2 and/or Department Chair
approval.SPANISH
4 #334
1 Credit –
Grades 11-12
This course emphasizes improving oral/aural communication
and written skills. A study of the history, culture and
literature of Spain is begun through the reading of
selected literary works and through videos. This class is
conducted in Spanish. Students who are enrolled in Spanish
4 may participate in Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Early
Enrollment Program. Students who choose this option can
earn three college credits. These credits are accepted by
numerous colleges nationally. The cost may vary from year
to year at RIC’s discretion.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
Spanish 3 and/or Department Chair
approvalGERMAN
1 #311
1 Credit –
Grades 9-12
This course introduces the four language skills of
speaking, reading, and writing. Knowledge of German culture
and customs is also gained from the text and its correlated
workbooks and tapes.
GERMAN
2 #312
1 Credit –
Grades 10-12
This course continues the work in pronunciation, vocabulary
building, dialogues, grammatical concepts and reading
selection. In addition there are cultural notes, writing
exercises, poems and songs.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
German 1GERMAN
3 #313
1 Credit –
Grades 11-12
German 3 continues the work in vocabulary building,
dialogues and grammatical construction begun in German 2.
It begins the study of the literary language by reading
short stories.
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in
German 2 and/or Department Chair
approval.