FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVES

 

It is recommended all students taking a foreign language take four consecutive semesters of the same language.  Students will then be eligible to receive one (1) foreign language state credit towards high school graduation requirements.

 

MF681, MF682, MF781, MF782, MF881, MF882

     Native Language Instruction                                                                 Grade Placement:                6, 7, 8

This course provides native language support for recent immigrant students who lack literacy in their native language or who have had interrupted schooling in their country of origin.  Students will develop reading and writing skills through intensive native language instruction using authentic Spanish literature and grammar books.

 

MF700, MF800  Exploratory Language                                                   Grade Placement:                6, 7, 8

The Exploratory Language course is designed to acquaint students with several languages and their cultures (such as Spanish, French, and German) so that they can make an informed choice in selecting a language for further development.

 

MF610  French                                                                                                  Grade Placement:                          6

At the novice proficiency level, students will engage in communication activities, make comparisons of their culture to Francophone countries (i.e., the “bise”), French family traditions, meals and table settings, and use geographical information to gain insight into community settings.  In this beginning course, a student will understand and use phrases and expressions about daily routines and topics, listen to audio and view video presentations to extend their communication skill and extend knowledge in guided conversations, and will use a CD-ROM program to provide multimedia integration and enhance community awareness through internet connections. 

 

MF710  French                                                                                                  Grade Placement:                          7

At the novice proficiency level, students will engage in communication activities, make comparisons of their culture to Francophone countries (i.e., the “bise”), French family traditions, meals and table settings, and use geographical information to gain insight into community settings.  In this beginning course, a student will understand and use phrases and expressions about daily routines and topics, listen to audio and view video presentations to extend their communication skill and extend knowledge in guided conversations, and will use a CD-ROM program to provide multimedia integration and enhance community awareness through internet connections.  Students completing this course in Grade 7 and continuing with the study of French in Grade 8 will complete one (1) unit of foreign language credit towards high school graduation requirements.

 

MF810  French                                                                                                  Grade Placement:                          8

At the novice proficiency level, students will engage in communication activities, make comparisons of their culture to Francophone countries (i.e., the “bise”), French family traditions, meals and table settings, and use geographical information to gain insight into community settings.  In this beginning course, a student will understand and use phrases and expressions about daily routines and topics, listen to audio and view video presentations to extend their communication skill and extend knowledge in guided conversations, and will use a CD-ROM program to provide multimedia integration and enhance community awareness through internet connections.  Students taking this course in Grade 8 will not receive credit towards high school graduation requirements.

 

MF811  French Iab                                                                                          Grade Placement:                          8

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:                        MF810

This continuing beginning level course will extend the foundation for French proficiency at the novice level.  Through videos and literature, an understanding of the practices and perspective of French culture will be developed.  Practice of nasal sounds and linguistic patterns will help the student to discriminate sounds in meaningful context, distinguish variations in sounds and intonation patterns, and comprehend basic structures, expressions, and vocabulary.  Students will practice written and spoken basic verb tenses.  Students who enrolled in a two-year language program will earn one (1) high school credit with the successful completion of this course.

 

MF720  German                                                                                               Grade Placement:                          7

Lessons provide students with a sound basis for learning German as it is spoken and written today and with increased awareness and understanding of the German-speaking world, its people, and its culture.  Major emphasis is given to developing the basic language skills:  listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.  In this beginning course, students incorporate communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and showing.  Students develop these communication skills by using knowledge of the language, including grammar, culture, communication, and learning strategies.  Students completing this course in Grade 7 and continuing with the study of German in Grade 8 will complete one (1) unit of foreign language credit towards high school graduation requirements.

 

MF820  German                                                                                               Grade Placement:                          8

Lessons provide students with a sound basis for learning German as it is spoken and written today and with increased awareness and understanding of the German-speaking world, its people, and its culture.  Major emphasis is given to developing the basic language skills:  listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.  In this beginning course, students incorporate communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and showing.  Students develop these communication skills by using knowledge of the language, including grammar, culture, communication, and learning strategies.  Students taking this course in Grade 8 will not receive credit towards high school graduation.

 

MF821  German Iab                                                                                        Grade Placement:                          8

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:                        MF720

The study of German language and life continues through the use of authentic literature and technology.  It is designed to increase comprehension and fluency through conversation, grammar, reading, and writing, and to increase the knowledge and understanding of German culture.  This course helps students enhance the communicative language learning experience when dealing with familiar topics.  Practice continues in developing the students’ basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) while reviewing and expanding the structures and vocabulary as well as increasing the students’ knowledge of German culture.  Students demonstrate understanding of simple, clearly spoken, and written language and use the language to obtain, reinforce, and/or expand knowledge of other subject areas.  Students who enrolled in a two-year language program will earn one (1) high school credit with the successful completion of this course.

 

MF630  Japanese                                                                                              Grade Placement:                          6

Students will demonstrate knowledge of Japanese at novice-low, novice-mid proficiency level tasks.  These tasks include learning greetings, numbers, social interaction expressions, questions, and preferences.  Students will master Hiragana (50 letters and sounds), Katakana (50 letters and sounds), and learn cultural components.  In this course, a student incorporates communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and showing.  Students develop these communication skills by using knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies. 

 

MF730  Japanese                                                                                              Grade Placement:                          7

Students will demonstrate knowledge of Japanese at novice-low, novice-mid proficiency level tasks.  These tasks include learning greetings, numbers, social interaction expressions, questions, and preferences.  Students will master Hiragana (50 letters and sounds), Katakana (50 letters and sounds), and learn cultural components.  In this course, a student incorporates communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and showing.  Students develop these communication skills by using knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies.  Students completing this course in Grade 7 and continuing with the study of Japanese in Grade 8 will complete one (1) unit of foreign language credit towards high school graduation requirements.

 

MF830  Japanese                                                                                              Grade Placement:                          8

Students will demonstrate knowledge of Japanese at novice-low, novice-mid proficiency level tasks.  These tasks include learning greetings, numbers, social interaction expressions, questions, and preferences.  Students will master Hiragana (50 letters and sounds), Katakana (50 letters and sounds), and learn cultural components.  In this course, a student incorporates communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and showing.  Students develop these communication skills by using knowledge of the language, including grammar, and culture, communication, and learning strategies.  Students taking this course in Grade 8 will not receive credit towards high school graduation.

 

MF831  Japanese Iab                                                                                      Grade Placement:                          8

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:                        MF830

Students will continue demonstrating knowledge in communication and social interaction in Japanese.  In addition, students will describe, give directions, give simple suggestions, express requests, prepare food, and provide simple descriptions of common holidays and traditions.  This course continues to help students enhance the communicative language learning experience when dealing with familiar topics in Japanese culture.  Students will demonstrate continued development of communication skills by using knowledge of the language to interact in specific social interactions.  Students who enrolled in a two-year language program will earn one (1) high school credit with the successful completion of this course.

 

MF670  Beginning Spanish as a Second Language                           Grade Placement:                          6

In this course, students acquire the basic skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.  Studies are conducted through various interactive activities which encourage students to use Spanish spontaneously in a variety of contexts

 

MF770  Beginning Spanish as a Second Language                           Grade Placement:                          7

In this course, students acquire the basic skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.  Studies are conducted through various interactive activities which encourage students to use Spanish spontaneously in a variety of contexts.  Students completing this course in Grade 7 and continuing with the study of Spanish in Grade 8 will complete one (1) unit of foreign language credit towards high school graduation requirements.

 

MF870  Beginning Spanish as a Second Language                           Grade Placement:                          8

In this course, students acquire the basic skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.  Studies are conducted through various interactive activities which encourage students to use Spanish spontaneously in a variety of contexts.  Students taking this course in Grade 8 will not receive credit towards high school graduation.

 

MF671  Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers                             Grade Placement:                          6

This course develops the four language skills.  It is a thematic study of modern Hispanic culture, incorporating grammar and composition skills and vocabulary expansion.  The main objective of the course is to enrich the students’ total Spanish language experience with special emphasis placed on development of reading and writing skills.  The oral/aural skills are enhanced according to the level of language proficiency of the student. 

 

MF771  Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers                             Grade Placement:                          7

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:    Spanish Speaker

This course develops the four language skills.  It is a thematic study of modern Hispanic culture, incorporating grammar and composition skills and vocabulary expansion.  The main objective of the course is to enrich the students’ total Spanish language experience with special emphasis placed on development of reading and writing skills.  The oral/aural skills are enhanced according to the level of language proficiency of the student.  Students completing this course in Grade 7 and continuing with the study of Spanish in Grade 8 will complete one (1) unit of foreign language credit towards high school graduation requirements.

 

MF872  Intermediate Spanish as a

     Second Language                                                                                       Grade Placement:                          8

Students begin with some knowledge of the Spanish language.  This course provides opportunities for students to increase their knowledge of the language through emphasis on reading and writing.  Students also learn to communicate in a wide range of areas and a variety of everyday situations.  Through the use of legends and stories, students broaden their understanding of Hispanic culture.  Students taking this course in Grade 8 will not receive credit towards high school graduation.

 

MF873  Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers                         Grade Placement:                          8

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:    Spanish Speaker

This course develops the four language skills.  It is a thematic study of modern Hispanic culture, incorporating grammar and composition skills and vocabulary expansion.  The main objective of the course is to enrich the students’ total Spanish language experience with special emphasis placed on development of reading and writing skills.  The oral/aural skills are enhanced according to the level of language proficiency of the student.  Students taking this course in Grade 8 will not receive credit towards high school graduation.

 

MF874  Spanish as a Second Language Iab                                          Grade Placement:                          8

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:                        MF770

This course helps students further develop skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.  It helps students increase their knowledge of Spanish grammar by providing students practice with syllabification, accentuation, and spelling.  Students who enrolled in a two-year language program will earn one (1) high school credit with the successful completion of this course.

 

MF875  Spanish for Spanish Speakers Iab                                            Grade Placement:                          8

                                                                                                                                Prerequisite:       MF771, MF773,

                                                                                                                                                 MF781, MF782, MF783

This course continues to help students increase their knowledge of the language through emphasis on reading, writing, and improving their communication skills.  The course also provides for a broader understanding of the Hispanic culture and Spanish-speaking countries through a variety of instructional medial.  Students who enrolled in a two-year language program will earn one (1) high school credit with the successful completion of this course.