26-27 BPS Course Catalog - Flipbook - Page 88
World Language Level Three
The goal of these courses is the steady enhancement of language proficiency. Students will answer factual questions,
and begin to utilize multiple tenses and moods. They will write logical paragraphs. Students will begin to create with the
language in authentic contexts and use simple circumlocutions. Oral / Expressive proficiency continues to be
emphasized.
• ASL 3 (572121/572122)
• Chinese 3 - Seaholm (560421/560422)
• French 3 (500421/500422)
• Spanish 3 (510421/510422)
Prerequisites: Second year of language
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
NCAA Approved
World Language Level Four – Spanish only
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to further develop their proficiency in all four skills
(reading, listening, speaking and writing in the target language).
It provides a review of the grammar topics covered in lower levels before moving forward to explore more advanced
grammar topics. In addition, students will be exposed to a broader range of vocabulary and increase their processing
speed as they work to transition to more natural communication on a variety of topics. This class is not designed to lead
to the AP course.
• Spanish 4 (510621/510622)
Prerequisites: Third year of language
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
NCAA Approved
World Language Level Four Honors
These courses are designed for those who wish to pursue their language study at a beginning intermediate level and
continue to the AP class. Students will exhibit more structural accuracy in speaking and greater ease in understanding.
They will be able to sustain listening comprehension, and will have more control in relaying specific messages. They will
read authentic materials, and be able to follow video and audio presentations. Speaking and writing continue to be
emphasized.
• Honors Chinese 4 - Seaholm (560621/572122)
• Honors French 4 (502221/502222)
• Honors Spanish 4 (512221/512222)
Prerequisites: Third year of language
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
NCAA Approved
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