Prerequisite Chart for International Languages, Grades 9-12
German
LWGAD1 German, Academic, Level 1
This course is designed to enable students to begin to communicate with native speakers of German. Students will use simple language and read age- and language-appropriate passages for various purposes. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where German is spoken, including social customs and the arts, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.
LWGAO1 German, Open, Level 1
This course introduces students to language elements they will need to begin to communicate with native German speakers. Students will participate in practical activities in which they can apply their knowledge and skills, and will begin to explore careers that require knowledge of German. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where German is spoken, including social customs, music, and food, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.
LWGBD1 German, Academic, Level 2
This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in German. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where German is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
LWGBO1 German, Open, Level 2
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their oral communication skills in German, increase their confidence in using the language in practical situations, and continue to investigate related career opportunities. Students will be involved in activities that promote the use of German in real-life situations. They will also continue their exploration of the culture of countries where German is spoken. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
LWGCU1 German, Level 3, University Preparation
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of German and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where German is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.
Prerequisite: LWGBD1
LWGCO1 German, Level 3, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their communication skills in German and to increase their confidence in applying them in a variety of practical situations, including contexts related to future employment. Students will engage in a variety of activities and use resources that will allow them to use German in various real-life situations. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where German is spoken, and investigate careers that require facility in the language.
Prerequisite: LWGBD1 or LWGBO1
LWGDU1 German, Level 4, University Preparation
This course prepares students for university studies in the German 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 evaluate information, read diverse 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 German is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.
Prerequisite: LWGCU1
LWGDO1 German, Level 4, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to consolidate German language skills required for effective communication in business and personal contexts. Students will use a variety of print and technological resources that will promote their ability to apply German in practical situations, and will engage in activities such as writing memos, reading articles, and applying conversational skills in business contexts. They will also add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where German is spoken by using resources from the local and international community.
Prerequisite: LWGCU1 or LWGCO1
Italian
LWIAD1 Italian, Academic, Level 1
This course is designed to enable students to begin to communicate with native speakers of Italian. Students will use simple language and read age- and language-appropriate passages for various purposes. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken, including social customs and the arts, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.
LWIAO1 Italian, Open, Level 1
This course introduces students to language elements they will need to begin to communicate with native Italian speakers. Students will participate in practical activities in which they can apply their knowledge and skills, and will begin to explore careers that require knowledge of Italian. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken, including social customs, music, and food, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.
LWIBD1 Italian, Academic, Level 2
This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in Italian. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
LWIBO1 Italian, Open, Level 2
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their oral communication skills in Italian, increase their confidence in using the language in practical situations, and continue to investigate related career opportunities. Students will be involved in activities that promote the use of Italian in real-life situations. They will also continue their exploration of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
LWICU1 Italian, Level 3, University Preparation
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Italian and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.
Prerequisite: LWIBD1
LWICO1 Italian, Level 3, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their communication skills in Italian and to increase their confidence in applying them in a variety of practical situations, including contexts related to future employment. Students will engage in a variety of activities and use resources that will allow them to use Italian in various real-life situations. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken, and investigate careers that require facility in the language.
Prerequisite: LWIBD1 or LWIBO1
LWIDU1 Italian, Level 4, University Preparation
This course prepares students for university studies in the Italian 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 evaluate information, read diverse 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 Italian is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.
Prerequisite: LWICU1
LWIDO1 Italian, Level 4, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to consolidate Italian language skills required for effective communication in business and personal contexts. Students will use a variety of print and technological resources that will promote their ability to apply Italian in practical situations, and will engage in activities such as writing memos, reading articles, and applying conversational skills in business contexts. They will also add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where Italian is spoken by using resources from the local and international community.
Prerequisite: LWICU1 or LWICO1
Spanish
LWSAD1 Spanish, Academic, Level 1
This course is designed to enable students to begin to communicate with native speakers of Spanish. Students will use simple language and read age- and language-appropriate passages for various purposes. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, including social customs and the arts, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.
LWSAO1 Spanish, Open, Level 1
This course introduces students to language elements they will need to begin to communicate with native Spanish speakers. Students will participate in practical activities in which they can apply their knowledge and skills, and will begin to explore careers that require knowledge of Spanish. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, including social customs, music, and food, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources.
LWSBD1 Spanish, Academic, Level 2
This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in Spanish. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
LWSBO1 Spanish, Open, Level 2
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their oral communication skills in Spanish, increase their confidence in using the language in practical situations, and continue to investigate related career opportunities. Students will be involved in activities that promote the use of Spanish in real-life situations. They will also continue their exploration of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
LWSCU1 Spanish, Level 3, University Preparation
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Spanish and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.
Prerequisite: LWSBD1
LWSCO1 Spanish, Level 3, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to further develop their communication skills in Spanish and to increase their confidence in applying them in a variety of practical situations, including contexts related to future employment. Students will engage in a variety of activities and use resources that will allow them to use Spanish in various real-life situations. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, and investigate careers that require facility in the language.
Prerequisite: LWSBD1 or LWSBO1
LWSDU1 Spanish, Level 4, University Preparation
This course prepares students for university studies in the Spanish 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 evaluate information, read diverse 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 Spanish is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.
Prerequisite: LWSCU1
LWSDO1 Spanish, Level 4, Open
This course provides students with opportunities to consolidate Spanish language skills required for effective communication in business and personal contexts. Students will use a variety of print and technological resources that will promote their ability to apply Spanish in practical situations, and will engage in activities such as writing memos, reading articles, and applying conversational skills in business contexts. They will also add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken by using resources from the local and international community.
Prerequisite: LWSCU1 or LWSCO1
