WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Note: Courses that will meet the competency requirements for Arizona universities are marked with an asterisk.
SUBJECT AREA GOAL:
The student will competently use a world language for written and oral communication and demonstrate a knowledge of appropriate cultural behaviors.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
The student will demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and understand the second language with proficiency appropriate to their level of study.
*WL 21 Spanish I Difficulty: Average-High 2 Blocks. — 1 WL Credit
Prerequisites: Average or above average in English
Introduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language and components of the culture of the countries in which the language is spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak and understand the language.
*WL 71 Japanese I Difficulty: Average-High 2 Blocks. — 1 WL Credit
Prerequisites: Average or above average in English
Japanese 1 indoctrinates students in a beginning level course that will introduce several areas of the Japanese language. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through a variety of activities, with a focus on greetings, dates, time, colors, and places. The student will learn how to use extensive vocabulary, present and past tense verbs, particles, and adjectives. The student will also learn about the Japanese people, their culture, society, and history.
SUBJECT AREA GOAL:
The student will competently use a world language for written and oral communication and demonstrate a knowledge of appropriate cultural behaviors.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
The student will demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak and understand the second language with proficiency appropriate to their level of study.
*WL 21 Spanish I Difficulty: Average-High 2 Blocks. — 1 WL Credit
Prerequisites: Average or above average in English
Introduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language and components of the culture of the countries in which the language is spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak and understand the language.
*WL 71 Japanese I Difficulty: Average-High 2 Blocks. — 1 WL Credit
Prerequisites: Average or above average in English
Japanese 1 indoctrinates students in a beginning level course that will introduce several areas of the Japanese language. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through a variety of activities, with a focus on greetings, dates, time, colors, and places. The student will learn how to use extensive vocabulary, present and past tense verbs, particles, and adjectives. The student will also learn about the Japanese people, their culture, society, and history.
