Global Language

Advanced Placement-Retroactive Credit & Travel

College credit may be earned while studying a global language in high school.  Many colleges and universities grant as many as 16 credits to students who have studied a high school global language.  Schools will most likely require the student to successfully complete a placement examination and/or a follow-up course in the language at that college or university before the credits will be granted.

Global language students may, at their own expense and with teacher approval, participate in a high school program allowing them to travel to a country where the native language is spoken.

Through the situations of making friends, school, sports and hobbies, cafes, going out, and family, students will begin to develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing French.  In this year-long course, they will create projects, make crêpes, and play games.

French meals, asking and giving directions, planning a trip and recounting past experiences are themes through which second year students will continue to develop their language skills.  They will watch movies, create projects, read short stories, and other activities related to French speaking countries. By using authentic online activities students will improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

In French III, students will advance their language proficiency by listening to native French speaking people, reading short stories, researching French speaking countries, and doing student presentations.  Units will include learning new vocabulary and important grammar concepts. Students will view and study 2-3 French films. By using authentic online activities students will improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

In this level class students will study current events, film, art, music, foods from various countries, and literature from various French authors.  Students will view and study 2-3 French films. By using authentic online activities students will improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

This advanced level class will prepare students to take the AP exam, and/or receive college credit from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. This   course will increase their proficiency in reading-by-reading short stories, in listening by watching French films and practicing dictations; in speaking by discussing current events, doing short presentations; and in writing by writing compositions and letters. By using authentic online activities students will improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.

UWGB Equivalent Class: Intermediate French Language II #French 202, 3 credits (Department: Modern Language)

Note: Students can skip the placement exam and students earning a B or better also earn 11 retroactive credits for a total of 14 credits on their UWGB transcript.

German is a great language and can help in many careers.  In German I you will learn to communicate about the theme of “Mein Leben” (My Life).  You will learn to talk about home, family, culture and free-time, as well as school and likes and dislikes.  You will do a wide range of activities, including partner, small group and online activities and dialogues, skits and videos.

German II builds on your knowledge from German I.  Learn to communicate about the themes of holidays, clothing, travel, home, weather, transportation and technology.  Activities like dialogues, videos, games, movies and more will improve your speaking, reading, listening, and writing.

German III is a class that can help you stand out as a student as you look to your future.  Build on what you already know and learn to communicate about health, daily routines, city life, jobs, the outdoors and the environment.  Activities include skits, reading, speaking,  movies, discussion, projects, etc.

German IV is a year-long course that places more emphasis on speaking, writing and culture than in earlier classes. It continues to build comprehension and reading skills, emphasizing greater depth as well as smoother expression in spoken and written work through grammatical review, reading various types of literature, and viewing short and feature-length films critically.

AP German is a year-long course that refines and expands grammar, structure and vocabulary through composition and conversation. Emphasis is placed on communication through writing and speaking, while building cultural and linguistic comprehension using authentic German text, audio, and video resources.

This year-long course helps students build proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.  It presents the language in realistic cultural situations that are part of the Spanish speaking world through videos, games, listening exercises and speaking practice.

This year-long course helps further develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Vocabulary and individual projects are stressed to give students a better background in the above four skill areas.  The students gain a deeper appreciation of the various cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Lab phase allows for authentic language exposure through online activities, games, quizzes, recordings, etc.

Spanish III is a year-long course that continues to strengthen the students' language ability in the four skill areas.  Students are provided with opportunities where they can create with the language, participate in conversations, and communicate in basic survival situations.  Highlights of the class include individual or group projects, cultural readings, oral presentations and other activities relevant to culture. Lab phase allows for authentic language exposure through online activities, games, quizzes, recordings, etc.

Spanish IV is a year-long course that provides realistic experiences and situations that further strengthen the students' proficiency in the four skill areas.  The students study vocabulary and grammar that is used in various cultural settings.  Students are encouraged to communicate using more advanced language by speaking, listening, and writing on a daily basis.  Lab phase activities include voice recordings, audio and video activities, and grammar and vocabulary practice.

AP Spanish V is taught entirely in Spanish.  This course builds upon the skills learned in Spanish III & IV. It provides students with additional opportunities to use the language through interpersonal and presentational speaking and writing. The students read and listen to authentic Spanish materials. A large emphasis will be placed on preparation for the AP Spanish exam which is offered in the spring.