World Language

World Language

Most colleges and universities require students to complete at least two units of the same world language. Some schools recommend three units of the same world language.  Students should contact the admissions office of the college they plan to attend for specific requirements.  Level 1 of a world language fulfills a graduation requirement.
 

World Language Course Offerings

French 1     361162CW

Grades 9 – 12                                                     

1 unit

Prerequisite: None 

( LEHS, NCHS)

This course provides students with an introduction to the language and culture of the French-speaking world.  The objective is to help students attain a basic degree of proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and to present the language within the context of the contemporary French speaking world its culture.

French 2     361262CW

Grades   9 – 12                                                   

1 unit

Prerequisite: French 1

Recommendation: C or higher in French 1

(LEHS, NCHS)

This course, a supplement to French 1, will increase the students listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  The study of grammar is continued and expanded.  The study of French civilization and culture is continued.

French 3     361362CW

Grades 10 – 12                                                   

1 unit

Prerequisite: French 2

Recommendation: C or higher in French 2

(LEHS)

This course supplements previous work with continued practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  The study of grammar is continued and expanded.  More emphasis is placed on conversational skills with particular attention to survival vocabulary.  Students will write more compositions in the French language and explore more of the French-speaking civilizations and cultures.

Honors French 3     361361HW

Grades 10 – 12                                                   

1 unit

Prerequisite: French 2

Recommendation: B or higher in French 2

(LEHS, NCHS)

This course features training in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, using CDs, workbooks, DVDs, and weekly conversation groups in order to enhance proficiency in the target language.  Study of French life and culture will be covered with an emphasis on contemporary France.  This course is strongly recommended for students planning on going to a four year university/college.

Honors French 4     361461HW

Grades 10 – 12                                                   

1 unit

Prerequisite: French 3

Recommendation: B or higher in French 3

(LEHS, NCHS)

This course is offered to students who have progressed beyond the level of intermediate French.  Students will identify individual problem areas in their spoken French, which they will strengthen through the study of elements of French phonetics.  Study of French life and culture will be covered with an emphasis on contemporary France.  This course is strongly recommended for students planning to expand their language proficiencies and who plan to study abroad.

Newcomer MLL 1   379901CH

Grades 9 – 12                                                     

1 unit

Prerequisite: None

(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)

This Elective course introduces our multilingual students to life in Kershaw County School District. It focuses on study strategies, language acquisition and other strategies to help transition students to secondary education requirements in KCSD.

Newcomer MLL 2   379902CH

Grades 9 – 12                                                     

1 unit

Prerequisite: None

(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)

This Elective course introduces our multilingual students to life in Kershaw County School District. It focuses on study strategies, language acquisition and other strategies to help transition students to secondary education requirements in KCSD.

Spanish 1     365162CW

Grades 9 – 12                                                     

1 unit

Prerequisite: None

(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)

This course introduces the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.  The objective to help students attain a basic degree of proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing and to present the language within the context of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world and its culture.

Spanish 2     365262CW

Grades 9 – 12                                                     

1 unit

Prerequisite: Spanish 1

Recommendation: C or higher in Spanish 1

(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)

This course, a supplement to Spanish 1, will increase the student’s vocabulary and listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  The study of grammar is continued and expanded.  The study of the civilization and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries is continued.

Honors Spanish 2     365200HW

Grades 9-10                                                    

1 unit

Prerequisite: Spanish 1

Recommendation: A in Spanish 1 or teacher recommendation

(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)

This course, a supplement to Spanish 1, will increase the student’s vocabulary and listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  The study of grammar is continued and expanded.  The study of the civilization and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries is continued.

Spanish 3     365362CW

Grades 10 – 12                                                   

1 unit

Prerequisite: Spanish 2

Recommendation: C or higher in Spanish 2

(LEHS)

This course supplements previous work with continued practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.   The study of grammar is continued and expanded.  More emphasis is placed on conversational skills with particular attention to survival vocabulary.  Students will write more compositions in the Spanish language and explore more of the Hispanic civilizations and cultures.

Honors Spanish 3     365361HW

Grades 10 – 12                                                   

1 unit

Prerequisite: Spanish 2 

Recommendation: B or higher in Spanish 2

(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)

This course is designed for the highly motivated, world language student who enjoys the study of Spanish and is willing to put extra time and effort into their studies.  The student should also be able to work independently and demonstrate above-average grade-level proficiencies in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  This course supplements previous work with continued practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.   The study of grammar is continued and expanded.  More emphasis is placed on conversational skills with particular attention to survival vocabulary.  Students will write more compositions in the Spanish language and explore more of the Hispanic civilizations and cultures.

Honors Spanish 4     365461HW 

Grade 10 – 12                                                     

1 unit

Prerequisite: Spanish 3

Recommendation: B or higher in Spanish 3

(CHS, LEHS, NCHS)

This course is offered to students who have progressed beyond the level of intermediate Spanish.  Students will identify individual problems in their spoken Spanish, which they will strengthen through the study of elements of Spanish phonetics.  The study of Spanish life and culture will be covered with an emphasis on contemporary Spanish. This course is strongly recommended for students planning to expand their language proficiencies and who plan to study abroad.