212      Latin I Honors                            5 Credits

Latin I Honors is designed for the linguistically curious student who possesses good powers of concentration, memorization, retention and analysis.  Students are exposed to the language and culture of ancient Rome through graded readings, short speaking and writing assignments, and research projects.  Special emphasis is given to the impact of Latin on American history, thought and expression. 

222      Latin II Honors                            5 Credits

Latin II Honors is a continuation of the level I course.  Students examine more closely the syntax and usage of Latin with an eye to refining their reading and translation skills.  The relevance of Roman culture to the study of other disciplines is explored more fully.  By the end of the course, students will have acquired a nuanced understanding of Roman history and thought.

232/242 Latin III /IV Honors                 5 Credits

Latin III/IV Honors is an integrated curriculum that introduces students to the work of Roman authors from the late Republic and early Empire periods.  The course employs various techniques to assist students' transition to reading authentic Latin literature.  Further examination of classical myths, philosophy, and politics deepens students' appreciation of the works read.  Authors studied include Cicero, Virgil, Pliny, Horace, Catullus, and Ovid.  Latin III/IV follows alternating curricula in alternating years.

210      Portuguese I Honors                     5 Credits

211      French I Honors                            5 Credits

219      Spanish I Honors                           5 Credits

The Honors I courses are an accelerated introduction to the target languages for self-motivated students who have demonstrated strong work ethics. Students are expected to approach the course with a genuine desire to acquire the essential language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and knowledge of culture of the target language countries.  Daily practice of these skills is required. The class will be conducted in the target language as much as possible. 

220      Portuguese II Honors                     5 Credits

221      French II Honors                            5 Credits

229      Spanish II Honors                          5 Credits

The Honors II courses are the continuation of Honors I for students who have demonstrated considerable progress acquiring the five essential skills of Foreign Language learning.  Students are expected to demonstrate a thorough command of the vocabulary, grammar and common expressions learned in Honors I.  Students will integrate new and previously learned grammar and culture in thematically based lessons.  Classes are conducted primarily in the target language. 

230      Portuguese III Honors                5 Credits

231      French III Honors                       5 Credits

239      Spanish III Honors                     5 Credits

The Honors III courses are accelerated course for students who have demonstrated success in Honors I and II and who have mastered all the basic linguistic elements of the language.  Students are expected to provide and obtain specific information in the target language, identify patterns of social behavior that are typical of the target culture and apply knowledge of the target language and culture beyond the classroom setting.  Students will frequently read and summarize authentic materials, describing, comparing and contrasting related topics in their conversations and writings.  The course is conducted almost entirely in the target language.

240      Portuguese IV Honors                    5 Credits

241      French IV Honors                           5 Credits

246      Spanish IV Honors                         5 Credits

The Honors IV courses are conducted entirely in the target language.  Students are expected to use the target language to communicate in a variety of interpersonal and interpretive ways. They must refine their analytical abilities in order to identify and solve problems in the target language.  They must read, discuss and write from authentic material.  Students will be expected to function in realistic situations using the target language.

213      French I Academic                          5 Credits

215      Spanish I Academic                        5 Credits

217      Portuguese I Academic                  5 Credits

The Level I courses are introductory course for students interested in formally learning the target language. A sequence of thematic lessons encourages daily practice of the essential language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and knowledge of culture of the target language countries.  Students in Level I will learn to greet and respond to greetings, ask and answer questions, and express basic needs and emotions.  This course aims to teach how to communicate on an elementary level in the target language using all language skills.

223      French II Academic                      5 Credits

225      Spanish II Academic                    5 Credits

227      Portuguese II Academic              5 Credits

The Level II courses are the continuation of Level I for the student who has demonstrated ample progress in acquiring the five essential skills of foreign language learning.  Students are expected to expand their ability to perform all of the functions developed in Level I.  Students will integrate new and previously learned grammar and culture in thematically based lessons.  Daily practice of essential language skills is expected.

233      French III Academic                   5 Credits

235      Spanish III Academic                 5 Credits

237      Portuguese III Academic           5 Credits

The Level III courses are the continuation of the Level II for students who have mastered the basic vocabulary, grammar and common expressions learned in Levels I and II.  The course is conducted almost entirely in the target language.  Emphasis is placed on communicating and integrating new and previously learned concepts.  Students are expected to read and summarize in the target language from authentic materials.  They must describe, compare and contrast cultural topics in their conversations and writings.