In today's world of easy travel, access to foreign media, international business, global education, and high-speed communication, the study of world languages is more important than ever. In today's job market, knowledge of a world language is an important and valuable asset. The study of another language also is critical in our cultural, emotional, and intellectual development.

The world language curriculum allows students to complete a five-year sequence in French and Spanish if the first year was initiated in a middle school program. Many colleges prefer three, four or even five years of study in the same language.

The world language staff strongly recommends that students continue the foreign language sequence which they have started for a minimum of three years. College Board foreign language achievement tests may be taken after the fourth year of the sequence but it is preferable to wait until the fifth year of study. Advance Placement preparation for either the literature or the language version of the test is completed during the fifth year of language study.

Students are urged to consult college catalogues for the world language entrance requirements of the school of their choice.

A "C-" average is required in order to proceed to the next foreign language course.

FULL YEAR COURSES

(1 Credit)

CHINESE I

#0260 – College Prep Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

This course is designed to introduce students to Chinese language and culture. It is for those students who want to learn the basics of Mandarin pronunciation and practical language concepts and vocabulary for “survival” Chinese. While emphasis is no developing speaking and comprehension skills, students will also have the opportunity to learn about the richness and variety of Chinese culture and civilization.

FRENCH I                                                                   

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

#0201 - College Prep                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

French I is offered to those students who have not yet begun the study of French or need to repeat the first year in the language sequence. This course is an introduction to French grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Active mastery and conversation are stressed.

FRENCH II                                                                   

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

#0205 - College Prep      

This course is a continuation of the Eliot School French I program. The study of grammar, vocabulary, and culture is continued. The continuation of the study of French culture includes a unit on the regions of France and/or the culture of francophone countries. Active mastery and conversation continue to be stressed.

HONORS FRENCH II                                                            

Grade 9

#0204 - Honors                                                                                                                                                 

Prerequisite:  Recommendation of the Eliot School world language teacher or the permission of The Morgan School teacher.

 * See description in the Honors Program Section

FRENCH III                                                                           

Grades 10, 11, 12

#0228 - College Prep

In this course, selections from masterpieces of French literature are introduced and supplemented with taped materials. The continuation of the study of French culture includes a unit on Art. Active mastery and conversation continue to be stressed.

HONORS FRENCH III                                                                   

Grade 10

#0234 - Honors

Prerequisite: Honors French II or permission of the teacher

*See description in Honors Program Section

FRENCH IV                                                                           

Grade 11, 12

#0225 - College Prep                                                                                                                                                                        

This course is designed to improve the students’ fluency in French and to continue their progress in reading and comprehension skills while reinforcing grammatical structures. Students will be introduced to some well-known works in French literature.

HONORS FRENCH IV                                                 

Grades 11, 12

#0244 - Honors                                                                                                                                               

Prerequisite:  Honors French III or permission from the teacher

*See description in Honors Program Section 

*One of the following courses will be offered to complete the French language sequence.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LITERATURE           

Grade 12

#0294 - Honors                                                                                                                         

Prerequisites:  Honors French IV and approval of the department chairman

This course is an intensive study of French prose and poetry from the 17th century to modern times. It is designed to present to students well known authors and their works and to give the students a sense of history and evolution of the arts. Students will acquire skills in "analyze de texte" and dissertation style critical writing. The course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination in French literature successful completion of this may lead to college credit in French and/or placement in advanced college French courses.

ADVANCED FRENCH                                                        

Grade 12

#0274 - Honors                                                                                                                                     

#0275 - College Prep

Prerequisites:  French IV and approval of the department chairman

This course allows students to continue their progress in reading, composition, and conversation in French. Although it is designed to further familiarize students with the great authors of French literature, this course stresses reading and discussion of current topics. The focus of the course is to improve the oral and listening proficiency of students. Students may choose to prepare for the Advanced Placement French language examination in this course. If that preparation is undertaken, students will receive honors credit for the class. The successful completion of that examination may lead to college credits and/or placement in advanced courses.

INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH

Grade 9

#0207

This course is offered to Career freshmen who have never studied Spanish. It is for those who want to learn about the culture of the Latino world through a variety of mediums. The emphasis will focus on conversational Spanish.

SPANISH I                                                                           

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

#0208 - College Prep

Spanish I is offered to those students who have not yet begun the study of Spanish or need to repeat the first year in the language sequence. This course is an introduction to Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and Hispanic cultures. Active mastery and conversation are stressed.

SPANISH II                                                                           

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

#0231 - College Prep              

This course is a continuation of the Eliot Spanish I program. The study of grammar, vocabulary, and culture is continued. Active mastery and conversation continue to be stressed.

HONORS SPANISH II                                                  

Grade 9

#0214 - Honors  

*Prerequisites:  Recommendation of Eliot School world language teacher or the permission of the Morgan School teacher.

*See description in Honors Program Selection

SPANISH III                                                                          

Grades 10, 11, 12

#0248 - College Prep                                                                                                                                                                        

In this course, readings, including extracts from the works of celebrated authors, will be introduced and supplemented with taped materials. A heightened awareness of Hispanic cultures is developed through the readings. Active mastery and conversation continue to be stressed.

HONORS SPANISH III                                                

Grade 10

#0224 Honors                                                   

Prerequisites: Spanish II Honors of permission of the teacher

*See description in Honors Program Section

SPANISH IV                                                                          

Grades 11, 12

# 0258 - College Prep                                                                                                                                                                         

This course is designed to improve the students’ oral proficiency and ability to comprehend spoken and written Spanish. Students will learn to analyze, discuss, and express themselves through contemporary readings, newspaper and magazine articles, and oral and written assignments. The cultural focus is on the historical development of Spain and its people.

HONORS SPANISH IV                                                

Grades 11, 12

#0254 – Honors

Prerequisites: Honors Spanish III or permission of the teacher.

*See description in Honors Program Section 

ADVANCED SPANISH                                               

Grades 12

#0284 - Honors                                                                                                                  

#0285 - College Prep

Prerequisites: Spanish IV and approval of the department

This course stresses composition and cultural readings. It is designed to further familiarize students with the great authors of Hispanic literature; to give the students a sense of history and the evolution of the arts; and to continue their progress in the other language skills by means of study, discussion, and analysis of literary works. Students may choose to prepare for the Advanced Placement Spanish language examination in this course. If that preparation is undertaken, students will receive honors credit for the class. The successful completion of that examination may lead to college credits and/or placement in advanced courses.

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