Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

LKEDUe – International Languages, Level 3 Chinese (Native Speakers), University Preparation / AP Mandarin Language & Culture Exam Preparation, eLearning 1 CREDIT This course prepares students for university study in the international language. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluation information, read materials for both study and pleasure and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where the language is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology. Prerequisite or corequisite: LKMDU – International Languages, Level 3 Mandarin, University Preparation *A language placement test is required for admission. The optional AP segments will prepare highly motivated students to write the AP Chinese (Mandarin) Language and Culture exam in May.

SPANISH

GRADES 9 TO 12 LWSBD – International Languages, Level 1 Spanish, Academic 1 CREDIT This introductory course is designed to enable students to begin to develop competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Students will participate in interactive activities in which they can apply and develop their language skills to communicate with native speakers of Spanish. They will explore aspects of culture in regions of the world where Spanish is spoken, including social customs, naming practices, family life and relationships, food, sports, music, popular festivals and celebrations. Prerequisite: None 1 CREDIT This course offers students opportunities to further develop competence and confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Students will participate in interactive activities (e.g., discussions about daily lives of youth, travel, shopping) in which they will further develop their knowledge of linguistic elements. They will continue to explore aspects of culture in regions of the world where Spanish is spoken, including fashion, historical figures, music and dance. Students will enhance their critical and creative thinking skills through reading diverse materials, including original literature, and will explore a variety of personal and professional contexts in which knowledge of Spanish is required. Prerequisite: LWSBD – International Languages, Level 1 Spanish, Academic LWSCU – International Languages, Level 2 Spanish, University Preparation

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