World Languages

This course introduces the student to the language and culture of the Francophone world. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are reinforced through daily study. Evaluation includes oral and written assignments, exams, projects, and presentations.  All students are required to participate in Le Grand Concours, the National French Exam, for a fee of $5.00 due at the start of the school year.

This course continues the development of the language and culture of the Francophone world. Grammar is emphasized through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, allowing for more creative oral and written expression. Evaluation includes oral and written assignments, exams, writings, projects, and presentations.

Prerequisites: A passing grade in French I and teacher recommendation are required.

This course continues the development of the language and culture of the Francophone world with listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills mastered at an accelerated pace. The course is conducted in French in order to maximize exposure to the target language. Evaluation is more stringent in exams, assignments, projects, and presentations. Since oral work becomes more significant at this level, it is important that the student is comfortable with speaking in French in front of others. All students are required to participate in Le Grand Concours, the National French Exam, for a fee of $5.00 due at the start of the school year.

Prerequisites:  A 90% test average in French I and teacher recommendation are required.

This course covers the same skills and materials as the College-Preparatory course, but in greater depth and at an accelerated pace. The course is conducted in the target language.   Unit tests, participation, homework assignments, journals, and oral presentations are major components in determining the grade for this course. Students must purchase an additional grammar workbook for this class at the end of French II. This book will be used for summer assignments, in CE French, and in AP French, in addition to during French III Honors. All students are required to participate in Le Grand Concours, the National French Exam, for a fee of $5.00 due at the start of the school year.

Prerequisites: A 90% test average in CP French II or an 87% test average in Honors French II, ease with oral participation, and teacher recommendation are all required.

This course is taken at a college equivalency level through the University of Pittsburgh. All students enrolled in this course must register with the College in High School program at the University of Pittsburgh and purchase the text package used by the French department at the university. Taught at Oakland Catholic High School, there is a strong emphasis on speaking

and listening skills through conversation, discussion, oral quizzes, and the use of the text’s CD’s. There is also a concentration on grammar as students learn to integrate structures learned in earlier levels into both their speaking and writing. All students will maintain a weekly journal of writing assignments. Grades will be composed of journals, tests, projects, and class work. Upon completion and a passing grade, students will receive three credits from the University of Pittsburgh for the third semester of college French as indicated on a transcript from the university. There is a fee of approximately $245 for registration and $100 for texts. All students are required to participate in Le Grand Concours, the National French Exam, for a fee of $5.00 due at the start of the school year.

Prerequisites: An 87% test average in CP or Honors French III and teacher recommendation are required.

This course is offered for students who have a strong foundation in the fundamentals of high school French and plan to take the AP French Language Exam at the end of this year. Essentially a college course, it is comparable to an advanced conversation and composition course. AP French prepares the student to take the French Language Advanced Placement Exam in May via reading assignments/discussions of articles and books, journal writing exercises, in-class essays, oral presentations, listening practice with online news reports and structured activities on CD’s, grammar practice with the purchased workbook and teacher- provided texts, and numerous other resources. Each student will be required to purchase an electronic version of two AP preparation textbooks at the start of the school year. All students enrolled in this course MUST take the AP exam in May according to the schedule set by the College Board. Students earning an acceptable score on the exam will receive college credit according to standards set by the particular college or university to which the student eventually matriculates. The eBooks cost approximately $40. Students are also required to participate in Le Grand Concours, the National French Exam, for a fee of $5.00 due at the start of the school year.

Prerequisites: You need an 87% average in CE French and teacher recommendation.

This course introduces the student to the language and culture of Italy. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills will be reinforced through daily study. Basic grammar and introductory tenses will also be included in the curriculum. Evaluation includes written assignments as well as speaking assignments, exams, projects and presentations. Students are also required to participate in the National Italian Exam, for a fee of $8.00 due at the start of the school year.

This course continues the development of the language and Italian culture. Grammar is emphasized and developed through listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, allowing for more creative oral and written expression. Evaluation includes oral and written assignments, exams, writings, projects and presentations. Students are also required to participate in the National Italian Exam, for a fee of $8.00 due at the start of the school year.

Prerequisites: A passing grade in Italian I and teacher recommendation are required.

This course will present and explore the Italian syntax as well as other intermediate-level grammar points as they are encountered in the reading of excerpts of various Italian literary works. The student is challenged to be more creative in the use of the language skills acquired, to possess an even deeper appreciation of the Italian culture, and to write and present papers and projects entirely in the Italian language. Students are also required to participate in the National Italian Exam, for a fee of $8.00 due at the start of the school year.

Prerequisites: A 90% test average in CP Italian III or an 88% test average in Honors Italian III along with teacher recommendation is required.

This course introduces the student to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are reinforced through daily study. Evaluation includes oral and written assignments, exams, projects, and presentations. This course has an online component in which students will be expected to complete activities assigned via the online textbook and workbook. All students are required to participate in the National Spanish Exam, for a fee of $7.00 due at the start of the school year.

This course continues the development of the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Grammar is emphasized through listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, allowing for more creative oral and written expression. Evaluation includes oral and written assignments, exams, writings, projects, and presentations. This course has an online component in which students will be expected to complete activities assigned via the online textbook and workbook.

Prerequisites:  Passing grade in Spanish I, and teacher recommendation are required.

Prerequisites:  A 90% test average in Spanish I, and teacher recommendation are required.

Prerequisites: Passing grade in CP Spanish II and teacher recommendation are required.

Prerequisites: A 90% test average in CP Spanish II or an 87% test average in Honors Spanish II, and teacher recommendation are required.

Prerequisites: A 90% test average in CP Spanish III or an 87% test average in Honors Spanish III and teacher recommendation are required.