Program of Studies Program of Studies 2019-2020 | Page 22

In the Foreign Language Department, the student will develop the four basic skills of a language—listening, speaking, reading and writing—and expand his or her knowledge and awareness of related culture, history and literature. Courses in order that they appear in this section (there is no graduation requirement for Foreign Language, # NCAA approved) Honors Arabic I # Honors Arabic II # Honors Arabic III Honors Chinese I # Honors Chinese II # Honors Chinese III # Honors Chinese IV # AP Chinese # Latin I # Latin II # Honors Latin III # Latin III/IV # AP Latin # Honors Homeric Greek I # Honors Homeric Greek II # Honors Homeric Greek III # Honors French I # French I # Honors French II # French II # Honors French III # French III # Honors French IV # Honors French V # AP French # Honors German I # ARABIC Honors Arabic I 1 credit In this beginning course students will gain the basic skills needed to communicate in classic Arabic/ Fusha. Although the main goal will be to develop listening and speaking skills, students will also learn the Arabic alphabet. Through activities and practical conversations, students will understand basic language patterns as well as pronunciation and vocabulary. The course will cover essential grammar, vocabulary, and expressions that are used in daily conversation and travel. Middle Eastern culture, with emphasis on Lebanon, will be intertwined with direct language instruction. Honors Arabic II German I # Honors German II # German II # Honors German III/IV # Honors Spanish I # Spanish I # Honors Spanish II # Spanish II # Honors Spanish III # Spanish III # Honors Spanish IV # Honors Spanish V # AP Spanish # 1 credit Prerequisite: Arabic I and placement by instructor Students will continue to expand their grammar, vocabulary and writing skills along with their knowledge of Middle Eastern cultures. More reading and writing will be included in the class schedule. Students will become more comfortable conversing and expressing themselves.