INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

LWSBDI– Level 2

Spanish, Grade 10, Academic

This introductory Spanish course is designed to enable students to begin to develop competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in the language, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives.  They will also explore aspects of culture in regions of the world where the language is spoken.

LWGBDI– Level 2

German, Grade 10, Academic

This introductory German course is designed to enable students to begin to develop competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in the language, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives.  They will also explore aspects of culture in regions of the world where the language is spoken.

LWGCUI– Level 3

German, Grade 11, University

Prerequisite: LWGBDI                                                    

This German course offers students opportunities to further develop competence and confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Students will continue to develop language knowledge and skills by using language-learning strategies and creative and critical thinking skills.  This course will also provide opportunities for students to communicate and interact in German about relevant and familiar topics as well as allow them to further enhance their understanding and appreciation of the culture in regions of the world where the language is spoken.

LWGDUI– Level 4

German, Grade 12, University

Prerequisite: LWGCUI

This German course prepares students for postsecondary studies. Students will continue to refine and enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with the goal of using these communication skills in a variety of personal, academic, and professional contexts. Students will use language-learning strategies in relevant situations and will continue to develop their creative and critical thinking skills while interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. Students will enrich their understanding and appreciation of the culture in regions of the world where the language is spoken.