World Languages

Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture

Course Number:
0711340
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Meet Honors Criteria
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Chinese through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language.

Advanced Placement French Language and Culture

Course Number:
0701380
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to develop oral and written fluency in French. Students are expected to take a final AP exam.

Advanced Placement Latin

Course Number:
0706375
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to progress in reading, understanding and interpreting Latin in the original. Students are expected to take a final AP exam.

Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Culture

Course Number:
0708400
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

This course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness.

AICE French A Level

Course Number:
0701391
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in AICE Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to develop students’ ability to understand and communicate confidently and clearly in speech and written language. Students will be encouraged to read widely, to use relevant vocabulary, employ correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. The students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, make inferences and organize arguments and ideas logically.

AICE Spanish Literature AS Level

Course Number:
0708540
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in AICE Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to develop students’ ability to present an informed personal response to works of literature read or heard confidently and clearly in written language. Students will be encouraged to read widely, to use relevant vocabulary, employ correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. The students will develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, make inferences and organize arguments and ideas logically.

American Sign Language 1

Course Number:
0717300
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Middle School Teacher Recommendation or Successful Completion of English I
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to teach hearing students basic conversational skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and awareness of various aspects of deafness. ASL I may be substituted for the foreign language university requirement.

American Sign Language 2

Course Number:
0717310
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
ASL I and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to further develop students’ knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). ASL 2 may be substituted for the foreign language university requirement.

American Sign Language 3 Honors

Course Number:
0717312
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
ASL II and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to prepare a hearing student, who has successfully completed ASL I and II, with information and advanced skill development in ASL. This new information and advanced skill will prepare the student to sit for the State of Florida Quality Assurance (QA) exam. The content shall include specialized vocabulary (medical, legal, education, etc.), grammatical features of ASL, receptive and expressive skill development.

American Sign Language 4 Honors

Course Number:
0717314
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
ASL III and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to further develop advanced skills in American Sign Language through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach to language acquisition. Emphasis is placed on receptive and expressive signing, applied grammar, cross-cultural understanding, and real-life applications.

Cambridge AICE Spanish Language AS Level

Course Number:
0708538
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

The subject content is organised into six topic areas at AS Level. These provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. The study of these topic areas enables students to progress from the knowledge and skills developed at IGCSE. The topic areas listed below are described in more detail in section 3. • Culture • Health and well-being • Education and future plans • Community and society • Our responsibility for the planet • Science and technology A course based on this syllabus should provide students with meaningful opportunities to enhance their language skills. Through engagement with a variety of texts and application of a wide range of vocabulary and structures, students will develop the confidence to communicate effectively with other users of Spanish.

Chinese 1

Course Number:
0711300
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Mandarin Chinese through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning.

Chinese 2

Course Number:
0711310
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Chinese I
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to continue to acquire proficiency in Mandarin Chinese through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning.

Chinese 3 Honors

Course Number:
0711320
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Chinese II
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in Chinese through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Experiences with Chinese literature are broadened. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

Chinese 4 Honors

Course Number:
0711330
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Chinese III
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to attain proficiency in Chinese near that of a native language speaker through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Experiences with Chinese literature are broadened. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course. This course is designed primarily for students who are expected to meet the same language requirements as students in the country where the language is spoken.

Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate French 1

Course Number:
0701800
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in Pre IB Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to French and French culture and to develop communication skills and cross-cultural understanding.

Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate French 2

Course Number:
0701810
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
French I Pre IB and placement in PreIB Program.
Course Description:

The purpose of this class is to expand previously acquired skills. Students will expand vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions based on reading and strengthen grammar skills through analysis of reading selections.

Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate French 3

Course Number:
0701820
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
French II Pre IB and placement in Pre IB Program.
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills, including advanced language structures, idiomatic expressions. The course will emphasize conversational skills and vocabulary for practical purposes.

Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate Spanish 1

Course Number:
0708800
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in Pre IB Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Spanish and Hispanic cultures and to develop communication skills and cross-cultural understanding.

Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate Spanish 2

Course Number:
0708810
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in Pre IB Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills.

Florida’s Preinternational Baccalaureate Spanish 3

Course Number:
0708820
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in Pre IB Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills.

French 1

Course Number:
0701320
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Middle School Teacher Recommendation or Successful Completion of English I
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

French 2

Course Number:
0701330
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
French I and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

French 3 Honors

Course Number:
0701340
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
French II and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Experiences with French literature are broadened. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

French 4 Honors

Course Number:
0701350
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
French III and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Experiences with French literature are broadened. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

French 5 Honors

Course Number:
0701360
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
French IV and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills.

International Baccalaureate French 4

Course Number:
0701830
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
French III Pre IB and placement in Pre IB Program.
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills and to prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B Exam in French at the subsidiary level.

International Baccalaureate French Ab Initio 1

Course Number:
0701891
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to French and French culture and to develop communication skills and cross-cultural understanding. This course is specific to IB Program students that have transferred and were previously enrolled in different World Language.

International Baccalaureate Spanish 4

Course Number:
0708830
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in IB Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills and to prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exam in Spanish at the subsidiary level.

International Baccalaureate Spanish 5

Course Number:
0708840
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in IB Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to expand previously acquired skills and to prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Language B exam in Spanish at the higher level.

International Baccalaureate Spanish 6

Course Number:
0708865
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 1.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

IB Spanish HL testing course

Latin 1

Course Number:
0706300
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Middle School Teacher Recommendation or Successful Completion of English I
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental Latin vocabulary and grammar and to classical culture.

Latin 2

Course Number:
0706310
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Latin I and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance their proficiency in the foundations of Latin vocabulary and grammar and to expand their knowledge of classical culture.

Latin 3 Honors

Course Number:
0706320
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Latin II and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance their proficiency in the foundations of Latin vocabulary and grammar and to expand their knowledge of classical culture.

Latin 4 Honors

Course Number:
0706330
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Latin III and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance their proficiency in the foundations of Latin vocabulary and grammar and to expand their knowledge of classical culture.

Latin 5 Honors

Course Number:
0706340
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Latin IV and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide Latin students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of Roman literature and culture, especially through the study of Roman drama.

Pre-AICE French Language 1 IGCSE Level

Course Number:
0701394
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in AICE Program
Course Description:

Pre-AICE French Language I covers the first half of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) syllabus written and administered by the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program. The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar.

Pre-AICE French Language 2 IGCSE Level

Course Number:
0701396
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Pre AICE French Language I and Placement in AICE Program
Course Description:

Pre-AICE French Language II covers the second half of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) syllabus written and administered by the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program. The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in French through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar.

Pre-AICE Latin Language 1 IGCSE Level

Course Number:
0706382
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in AICE Program
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire proficiency in Latin through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. This course shall also provide an understanding of some of the elements of Roman civilization, literature and language which have had an influence on Western civilization. Through imagination and experience, the student will consider a range of aesthetic, ethical, linguistic, political, religious and social issues. In this course, the study of Latin prose and verse literature, in its social and historical context, receives the same emphasis as the study of the Latin language.

Pre-AICE Latin Language 2 IGCSE Level

Course Number:
0706384
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Pre-AICE Latin II
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire proficiency in Latin through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. This course shall provide an understanding of some of the elements of Roman civilization, literature and language which have had an influence on Western civilization. Through imagination and experience, the student will consider a range of aesthetic, ethical, linguistic, political, religious and social issues. In this course, the study of Latin prose and verse literature, in its social and historical context, receives the same emphasis as the study of the Latin language.

Pre-AICE Spanish 1 IGCSE Level

Course Number:
0708532
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Placement in AICE Program
Course Description:

Pre-AICE Spanish Language covers the first half of the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Language (Spanish) syllabus written and administered by the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program. The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. S

Pre-AICE Spanish 2 IGCSE Level

Course Number:
0708534
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Spanish language I and Placement in AICE Program
Course Description:

Pre-AICE Spanish Language is the second course in the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations Program. The purpose of this course is to enable students to being to acquire proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar.

Spanish 1

Course Number:
0708340
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Middle School Teacher Recommendation or Successful Completion of English I
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to begin to acquire proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

Spanish 2

Course Number:
0708350
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Spanish I and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students to enhance proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

Spanish 3 Honors

Course Number:
0708360
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Spanish II and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to strengthen the student’s proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on oral proficiency. Experiences with Spanish literature are broadened. Cross-cultural understanding is fostered, and real-life applications are emphasized throughout the course.

Spanish 4 Honors

Course Number:
0708370
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Spanish III and Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

Spanish 4 expands the skills acquired by the students in Spanish 3. Specific content includes, but is not limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes, including writing. Reading selections are varied and taken from the target language newspapers, magazines, and literary works.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1

Course Number:
0709300
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain and enhance proficiency in their home language by reinforcing and acquiring skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, including the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. The course content will reflect the cultural values of Spanish language and societies. The course will enable students to gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2

Course Number:
0709310
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
Course Description:

The purpose of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language by reinforcing and expanding skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as Spanish grammar skills acquired in Spanish for Spanish Speakers. Students are exposed to a variety of Spanish literary genres and authors to enable them to become literate in Spanish and gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 Honors

Course Number:
0709320
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Spanish II and/or Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their home language by reinforcing and acquiring skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. The course content will reflect the cultural values of Spanish language and societies. The course will enable students to gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 4 Honors

Course Number:
0709330
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Honors 0.5
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
Teacher Recommendation
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in their home language by reinforcing and acquiring skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. The course content will reflect the cultural values of Spanish language and societies. The course will enable students to gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired.

World Language Intl Studies 3

Course Number:
0714320
Credit:
1.00
Weight:
Standard 0.0
Term:
Yearlong
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description:

World Humanities for International Studies 3 provides mastery and expansion of skills acquired by the students in World Humanities for International Studies 2. Specific content includes, but is not limited to, expansions of vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions of selected readings. Contemporary vocabulary stresses activities which are important to the everyday life of the target language-speaking people.

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