Course Offerings:

Foreign Language Department

German I 

German I is an academically challenging course. German is intended as a two-year course (college requirement). It is recommended that students have a C+ or better average in language-related classes. Ninth grade students should possess a strong (B+ or better) English background. First year German will introduce a basic vocabulary, the sounds, the grammar, and structure of the German language. Tapes, videos and cultural materials are also used. By the end of the first year students should be reading at an elementary level.

German II

German II  is a second year course offered as an elective primarily for 10th through 12th grade students. The four basic skills are emphasized (speaking, reading, writing, and listening). Role-playing and total physical response are used to enhance the learning environment. Intermediate level detective stories are read during the second semester.

German III

If there are sufficient numbers, a separate 3rd year German class will be offered. The text and class will be exclusively in the German language. The students will speak, read and write fluently in German. Upon completion of 3rd year German, students going to college should be able to enter a 2nd year college course.

French I

This course is an academically challenging elective. The prerequisite is a C+ average or better in language-related subjects. Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as the culture of French-speaking countries.

French II

This course continues and expands the language skills initiated in the first year. French culture and civilization are studied in more depth than in the first year. Continued emphasis is placed on speaking, writing, listening and reading.

French III

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to use French in a variety of capacities. Students will (a) reinforce their language skills, (b) do both guided and independent work with third year materials and (c) work cooperatively with beginning students. Continued emphasis is placed on speaking, writing, listening, reading and the study of French-speaking cultures.

Spanish I

Student must have a grade of "C+" or better in the last English course completed. This course is designed to develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Awareness of the Hispanic cultures, and their similarities, differences, and contributions to "American" culture is also studied.

Spanish II

This course will emphasize further development of the listening, speaking, reading and writing of the language. It is also designed to promote greater fluency in the spoken word and knowledge of the Hispanic cultures.

Spanish III

This course is designed to increase the fluency of Spanish in both written and spoken areas. Students will improve upon their knowledge of Spanish through reading, writing and speaking exercises, as well as attending cultural workshops, such as "Espanolandia" at Northern Michigan University.