CURRICULUM GUIDE 2018-2019
332
FRENCH III
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: 70% in French II
This course will emphasize advanced aspects of the French language through a variety of authentic materials. Students
will study advanced aspects of grammar, listen to native speakers, and read French texts. They will be expected to
communicate orally as well as to write compositions. This course is conducted in French. Students will be required to
participate in the National French contest.
334 SPANISH III HONORS
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: 80% in Spanish II Honors (or 90% in Spanish II)
In this Spanish III course, the student will: (a) review the first two years of grammar coupled with grammatical structures
and idiomatic expressions; (b) develop reading skills; (c) improve verbal skills by means of spontaneous and prepared oral
discussions. Students are introduced to the writing of essays and reading selections are studied and discussed in class.
The class is conducted primarily in Spanish.
335 SPANISH III
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: 70% in Spanish II OR successful completion of Spanish II Honors
The scope of this course is similar to Spanish 334. The students in this section are homogeneously grouped according to
scholastic ability and achievement in Spanish II. This course differs from 334 in that some teaching materials and
techniques are specially adapted to meet the unique linguistic needs of these students.
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439 LATIN III HONORS
LATIN IV HONORS
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: 80% in Latin II Honors
The student learns Latin prose and Latin poetry in alternating years. In the Latin prose year, works of Cicero, Caesar and
other selected Roman writers are studied. Some excerpts from the New Testament are read in Latin as well. In the Latin
poetry year, selected works of Virgil, Martial, Horace, Ovid and Catullus are read. In this two-year sequence, the study of
advanced grammar, advanced vocabulary, and English words derived from Latin continues. The course is intended to
prepare the student for literary studies on the university level and to challenge and develop the student’s critical and
logical skills. Students are encouraged to take the National Latin Examination.
336 CHINESE III HONORS
Prerequisites: 80% in Chinese II Honors
Similar in scope and goals to Chinese II. In this course, the student will continue to develop the four basic language
skills: (a) Listening Comprehension; (b) Speaking; (c) Reading; (d) Writing. Certain aspects of Chinese-speaking and culture
are introduced.
430 FRENCH IV
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: 80% in French III
This is an advanced course in the French language with emphasis on more individual expression in speaking and writing
essays on various topics. French history as well as current life and trends in France will be explored. Reading will include
short stories and articles on current affairs. This course is conducted solely in French. Students will be required to
participate in the National French contest.
433 SPANISH IV
1.0 credit
Prerequisites: 70% in Spanish III OR successful completion of Spanish III Honors
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In this course, the student will: a) review the first three years of grammar coupled with advanced grammatical structures
and idiomatic expressions, b) survey Spanish and Hispanic literary masterpieces through the ages including the 20th
century, and c) improve verbal skills by means of spontaneous oral discussion of literary works and by means of prepared
oral resumes and presentations.