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Foreign Language Department
 The goal of the Ursuline High School modern foreign language program is to expose students to a language and culture in order to make them knowledgeable and active members of a global society. Students will learn to use modern foreign languages for meaningful communication in both spoken and written form. The foreign language program emphasizes language as it is used in various real-life situations that students are most likely to encounter. Through foreign language study, students develop sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic heritage of other groups and their influence on our own, and are prepared to participate in a society characterized by linguistic and cultural diversity. Visit http://www.rosettastone.com/schools/overview to learn more about one of the department’s many tools to help accelerate foreign language learning. Faculty Mrs. Nancy Stolle – Department Chairperson  Mrs. Jane Edwards, ‘64  Ms. Barbara McVicker  Mrs. Phyllis Patterson Course Descriptions
FRENCH IGRADES 9 -11 ELECTIVE 1 credit French I emphasizes pronunciation and vocabulary. It presents the fundamentals of basic French grammar and seeks to lay the foundation for the acquisition of conversational competence. It includes some writing and cultural material. The language lab is used to improve pronunciation and comprehension. PLEASE NOTE: French is an accelerated program. PREREQUISITE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS SCORE IN THE 40TH PERCENTILE OR BETTER ON THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF THE 9TH GRADE PLACEMENT TEST.
FRENCH IIGRADES 10 -12 ELECTIVE 1 credit French II continues the oral-aural approach of French I but places increased emphasis upon reading, writing and grammar. Cultural material is integrated with language study. The language lab is used to improve pronunciation and comprehension. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN FRENCH I
AP FRENCH IIIGRADES 11-12 ELECTIVE 1 credit French III is designed to give students a thorough understanding of the elements of the French language, highlights the culture of France, sets a standard for students in the writing of guided compositions, and aids in the acquisition of fluent communication skills. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN FRENCH II
AP FRENCH IVGRADE 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit This course is designed to increase proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing and to familiarize students with well-known French writers from the 15th century to the present time and artists from the 18th century to the present. A considerable control over basic vocabulary and usage of idioms by means of outside reading is also an important aim at this level. This course will also prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Test in French Language. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN FRENCH III
ITALIAN IGRADES 9 -11 ELECTIVE 1 credit Basic conversational phrases and vocabulary are used as an introduction to Italian I. The oral-aural and cultural aspects of the language will be emphasized via the study of Italian customs, folklore, and culinary labs. PREREQUISITE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS SCORE IN THE 40TH PERCENTILE OR BETTER ON THE LANGUAGE SECTION OF THE PLACEMENT TEST
ITALIAN IIGRADES 10-12 ELECTIVE 1 credit Students will become more proficient in the concepts developed in level one. Students will continue to develop language skills via impromptu conversation, translation and grammar. An emphasis will be placed on more in-depth grammatical, oral-aural and cultural aspects of the language. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN ITALIAN I
ITALIAN IIIGRADES 11-12 ELECTIVE 1 credit Italian III students will continue to develop communication skills via an oral-aural approach.
ITALIAN IVGRADE 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit The study of Dante continues with the Purgatorio and Paradiso, the second and third books of La Divina Commedia. Students will teach a segment on various aspects of the Italian culture and language, and will lead daily discussions in Italian, thus enhancing their knowledge of Italian grammar and vocabulary. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN ITALIAN III
SPANISH IGRADES 9-11 ELECTIVE 1 credit Spanish I presents the principles of grammar through oral and written exercises and the reading of simple prose. Oral-aural communication facility is also stressed. Cultural elements are discussed and the language lab is used to improve pronunciation.
SPANISH IIGRADES 9-12 ELECTIVE 1 credit Spanish II reviews the grammar learned in Spanish I and continues the development of basic grammar and vocabulary with emphasis on the ability to use the language. The ability to read and write in Spanish is emphasized. The study of basic grammar and vocabulary acquisition continues. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN SPANISH I
SPANISH IIIGRADES 10-12 ELECTIVE 1 credit Spanish III presents more intricate grammar rules, enhanced vocabulary, and Spanish idioms. Students will continue to become more fluent in reading and writing Spanish. Oral communication in Spanish will increase. Students will also read some Spanish works of literature. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN SPANISH II
AP SPANISH IIIGRADES 11-12 ELECTIVE 1 credit Advanced Placement Spanish III stresses implementation of reading, writing, speaking and listening of grammar, vocabulary and idioms previously learned while introducing the finer points of grammatical topics. The class will be conducted primarily in Spanish and students will be expected to speak Spanish on a daily basis. Meso-American Indian culture is the emphasis for special projects, and Mexican legends are the focus of cultural reading. PREREQUISITE: "A" IN SPANISH II AND TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
SPANISH IVGRADES 11-12 ELECTIVE 1 credit Spanish IV places major emphasis on the students’ ability to communicate in Spanish: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The readings consist of short stories, poetry, essays and articles. Written work is in Spanish. Cultural differences are discussed and a variety of projects are required. A one-week Spanish culinary unit is also included. PREREQUISITE: "C" OR BETTER IN SPANISH III
AP SPANISH IVGRADE 12 ELECTIVE 1 credit Advanced Placement Spanish IV has the following objectives: the ability to comprehend spoken Spanish; the ability to write expository passages; the ability to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency; the acquisition of advanced vocabulary and a grasp of syntactical structure to fully comprehend written Spanish. The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to other activities and disciplines. Extensive training in the organizing and writing of compositions in Spanish will be an integral part of the course. PREREQUISITE: "B" or BETTER IN AP SPANISH III and TEACHER APPROVAL |
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