BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Grades 9-10: Bartlesville Mid-High

Grades 11-12: Bartlesville High School

 

Foreign Language Dept.

2006-2007

 

 

SPECIAL NOTE: 

Foreign Language courses are electives.  They are not required for all college admissions but are highly recommended.  Therefore, these courses are designed to meet the needs of those students enrolled in the college preparatory courses of study at Bartlesville Mid High and High School.   Entering 9th graders in the 2006-2007 school year will be required to take two years of foreign language or computer technology for graduation.  It is highly recommended that this language study begin in 9th grade.

The choice of which language to study is highly individualized.  Factors such as the student's interests, family heritage, and career choice need to be considered.  Because a long sequence of one language is preferred, 9th grade is the time to choose which one to study.

It is recommended that a student wishing to study two languages at the same time be enrolled in at least a level-two course in the first language before beginning a second.

 

 

 

FRENCH I                                                                                                                                           3111

 

Prerequisite:  Recommend 'C' average in language arts

 

Grade Level:

9

 

This course provides a foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and culture.  Communication and self expression are the main goals.  Speaking and listening comprehension, as well as reading and writing skills, are emphasized.

 

FRENCH II                                                                                                                                         3112

 

Prerequisite:  French I, recommend 'C' average or counselor recommendation

 

Grade Levels:

9, 10

 

The main goal is communication and self-expression within the areas of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French.  A continuing study of grammar and vocabulary is included.  Geography and customs of French-speaking countries will be studied.   

 

FRENCH III PRE-AP                                                                                                                         3195

 

Prerequisite:  French II, recommend 'A' or 'B' or approval of instructor

 

Grade Levels:

10, 11, 12

 

Students will develop writing skills and speaking skills and will continue to build on their foundation of cultural and historical knowledge and understanding of the French-speaking countries. The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.

FRENCH IV AP/V AP                                                                                                                        3103

 

Prerequisite:  French III Pre-AP, recommend 'A' or 'B' and approval of instructor

 

Grade Levels:

11, 12

 

 

This course is equivalent to a third-semester college course in French.  Students successfully meeting the requirements of this course will be encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in French Language.  The course will focus on refining language skills.  Selected pieces of literature will be studied and frequent writing assignments will be made.  Students will develop oral proficiency through class discussion and work with tape recordings.  Grammar and vocabulary will be extensively reviewed.  Students may take the Advanced Placement Exam in French Language and will be prepared to take other French placement tests.   The purchase of a dictionary AND an AP workbook is recommended.

 

 

 

GERMAN I                                                                                                                                         3121

 

Prerequisite:  Recommend 'C' average in language arts 

 

Grade Levels:

9

 

This course provides an introduction to the basic language skills of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing with primary emphasis on comprehension and speaking.  Basic German grammar is taught.  German culture is also presented through films, slides, and tapes.  The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.  Beginning in the 2006-07 school year, German III will be offered as a traditional class and not as a Pre-AP class.  Beginning in the 2007-08 school year, German IV will be offered as a traditional class and not as an AP class.

 

 

GERMAN II                                                                                                                                        3122

 

Prerequisite:  German I, recommend 'C' average or counselor recommendation

 

Grade Levels:

10

 

This course provides continuing development of the four basic skills with emphasis in reading and writing ability.  Additional grammar, vocabulary, and cultural activities are introduced.  Audio/visual materials provide variety in class activities.  The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.  Beginning in the 2006-07 school year, German III will be offered as a traditional class and not as a Pre-AP class.  Beginning in the 2007-08 school year, German IV will be offered as a traditional class and not as an AP class.

 

 

GERMAN III                                                                                                                                      3123

 

Prerequisite:  German II, recommend 'A' or 'B' or approval of instructor

 

Grade Levels:

11, 12

 

This course is intended for students interested in improving proficiency in German.  Students will develop writing, reading, and grammar skills through classroom and independent-study projects. The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.  Beginning in the 2007-08 school year, German IV will be offered as a traditional class and not as an AP class.

GERMAN IV AP                                                                                                                                 3119

 

Prerequisite:  German III Pre-AP, recommend 'A' or 'B' and approval of instructor

 

Grade Level:

12

 

This course will focus on refining language skills in preparation for the German Advanced Placement exam.  Along with language skills, history and culture will be further studied.  Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in German Language. Beginning in the 2007-08 school year, German IV will be offered as a traditional class and not as an AP class.

 

SPANISH IN THE BUSINESS WORLD (One Semester or Full Year)                                               3164

 

Prerequisite:  None

 

Grade Levels:

11, 12

 

This is a course of communication in speaking and writing necessary in a job that deals with native Spanish speakers.  It is offered as an alternative language course for students looking to use Spanish in business.  It will not focus on grammar or Spanish literature and is not intended to be a college-prep course.

 

1.  Spanish in health/child care, travel, newspaper/radio (1 semester)

Students will learn to communicate effectively in spoken and written forms in Spanish using appropriate vocabulary and expressions.  There is no prior Spanish experience needed for this course, but Hispanic students and students with some experience will find this course easier.  This is a practical approach to enhance the studen’s ability to communicate in both Spanish and English in the workplace.  Field trips are planned.

2. Spanish in banking, retail, education and food industry (1 semester)

Students will learn to communicate effectively in spoken and written forms in Spanish using appropriate vocabulary and expressions.  There is no prior Spanish experience needed for this course, but Hispanic students and students with some experience will find this course easier.  This is a practical approach to enhance the students’s ability to communicate in both Spanish and English in the work place.  Field trips are planned.

 

NOTE:  These classes are not meant to fulfill the college bound classes of Spanish I and II but if students do well in both these classes they could count as Spanish I credit for students who want to enroll in Spanish II.

 

 

SPANISH I                                                                                                                                          3161

 

Prerequisite:  Recommend 'C' average in language arts

 

Grade Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

 

Communication and self-expression in Spanish are the main goals.  The course provides a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and culture.  The approach emphasizes speaking and listening comprehension as well as reading and writing skills.  If numbers do not warrant a BHS class, students may go to the Mid High.

 

SPANISH II                                                                                                                                         3162

 

Prerequisite:  Spanish I, recommend 'C' average or counselor recommendation

 

Grade Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

 

Communication and self-expression in Spanish are the main goals.  Oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills are stressed.  Additional study of grammar and vocabulary is included, as well as the study of the Hispanic culture.  If numbers do not warrant a BHS class, students may go to the Mid High.

SPANISH III PRE-AP                                                                                                                         3191

 

Prerequisite:  Spanish II, recommend 'A' or 'B' or approval of instructor

 

Grade Levels:

10, 11, 12

 

This Pre-AP course is intended to be followed by level IV AP for serious students interested in improving proficiency in Spanish.  Students will continue development of grammar and vocabulary.  Students will use the second level to acquire new skills, develop an understanding of Spanish cultures, and use Spanish for effective day-to-day communication.  Readings from various sources will supplement the core text.  The purchase of a  dictionary is recommended.

 

 

 

 

SPANISH IV AP                                                                                                                                  3192

 

Prerequisite: Spanish III Pre-AP, recommend 'A' or 'B' or approval of instructor

 

Grade Levels:

11, 12

 

This AP course is intended to be followed by level V AP and is for serious students interested in improving proficiency in Spanish.  Students will develop writing skills and will build on their foundation of cultural and historical knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic world.  An extensive grammar review is included and students may take the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish Language at the end of this course.  The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.

 

 

 

 

SPANISH V AP                                                                                                                                   3194

 

Prerequisite:  Spanish IV AP, recommend 'A' or 'B' or approval of instructor

 

Grade Level:

12

 

This course is equivalent to a third-semester college course in Spanish.  Students successfully meeting the requirements of this course will be encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish Language.  The course will focus on refining language skills.  Selected pieces of literature will be studied and frequent writing assignments will be made.  Students will develop oral proficiency through class discussion and work with tape recordings.  Grammar and vocabulary will be extensively reviewed.  The purchase of a dictionary is recommended.

 

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