World Languages

Prerequisite:  Completion of Level 4 with a grade of B or better or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

AP courses are college-level courses meant to teach advanced skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, writing/speaking) in the target language and cultural proficiency. The courses are primarily designed to prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in the target language. These courses are conducted in the target language, and students are expected to speak using the target language during class. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 5 (AP) is Intermediate High. These courses develop critical thinking skills and advanced literacy in the target language. These courses make extensive use of authentic materials such as online newspaper articles, videos, films, fiction and nonfiction (i.e., biographies and literature).  AP courses are the most advanced level offered and are considered a 5th year course. 

Prerequisite:  Completion of Level 4 with a grade of B or better or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

AP courses are college-level courses meant to teach advanced skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, writing/speaking) in the target language and cultural proficiency. The courses are primarily designed to prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in the target language. These courses are conducted in the target language, and students are expected to speak using the target language during class. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 5 (AP) is Intermediate High. These courses develop critical thinking skills and advanced literacy in the target language. These courses make extensive use of authentic materials such as online newspaper articles, videos, films, fiction and nonfiction (i.e., biographies and literature).  AP courses are the most advanced level offered and are considered a 5th year course. 

Prerequisite:  Completion of Level 4 with a grade of B or better or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

AP courses are college-level courses meant to teach advanced skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, writing/speaking) in the target language and cultural proficiency. The courses are primarily designed to prepare students for the College Board Advanced Placement Examination in the target language. These courses are conducted in the target language, and students are expected to speak using the target language during class. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 5 (AP) is Intermediate High. These courses develop critical thinking skills and advanced literacy in the target language. These courses make extensive use of authentic materials such as online newspaper articles, videos, films, fiction and nonfiction (i.e., biographies and literature).  AP courses are the most advanced level offered and are considered a 5th year course. 

Recommendation for Level 1:  Enrollment based on student request
Prerequisite for Level 2:  Completion of Level 1 or BC with a grade of B or higher

(UC approved “e”)

First and second year world language students develop basic skills in the three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational (reading/listening, speaking/writing) in the target language. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 1 is Novice Mid, and Novice High for Level 2. Through interpretation of authentic resources, storytelling, role-playing, dialogues, simulations, and other communicative activities, students learn to use the language and explore the cultures of the target language countries. Our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. This course is intended for non-native speakers. For more information, see the Languages Other than English (E) section of the UC A-G policy resource guide and ACTFL.org.

*Contributions for the Chinese workbook may be made during online registration via Infinite Campus in the Fees section.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Chinese 2 with a grade of B or higher or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

Third-year world language students continue developing skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, speaking/writing) in the target language. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 3 is Intermediate Low. As students progress through the succeeding years of foreign language, there is advancement in the study and practice of speaking, reading, listening and writing, with increased emphasis on accuracy and writing.  Deeper exploration of authentic resources, such as newspaper articles, plays, internet resources and poetry that reflect the culture is continued in the third year. Our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. These courses are intended for non-native speakers. 

Prerequisite:  Completion of Level 3 with a grade of B or higher or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

Level 4 Honors are pre-college level courses meant to develop advanced skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, writing/speaking) in the target language and develop more sophisticated cultural proficiency. These courses are conducted in the target language, and students are expected to speak using the target language during class. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 4 is Intermediate Mid. These courses make extensive use of authentic materials such as online newspaper articles, videos, films, fiction and nonfiction (i.e., biographies and literature). These courses develop critical thinking skills and advanced literacy in the target language.  Although there is an increased emphasis on accuracy at this level, our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. These courses are intended for non-native speakers.  

Recommendation for Level 1:  Enrollment based on student request
Prerequisite for Level 2:  Completion of Level 1 or BC with a grade of B or higher

(UC approved “e”)

First and second year world language students develop basic skills in the three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational (reading/listening, speaking/writing) in the target language. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 1 is Novice Mid, and Novice High for Level 2. Through interpretation of authentic resources, storytelling, role-playing, dialogues, simulations, and other communicative activities, students learn to use the language and explore the cultures of the target language countries. Our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. This course is intended for non-native speakers. For more information, see the Languages Other than English (E) section of the UC A-G policy resource guide and ACTFL.org.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of French 2 with a grade of B or higher or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”) 

Third-year world language students continue developing skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, speaking/writing) in the target language. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 3 is Intermediate Low. As students progress through the succeeding years of foreign language, there is advancement in the study and practice of speaking, reading, listening and writing, with increased emphasis on accuracy and writing.  Deeper exploration of authentic resources, such as newspaper articles, plays, internet resources and poetry that reflect the culture is continued in the third year. Our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. These courses are intended for non-native speakers. 
 

Prerequisite:  Completion of Level 3 with a grade of B or higher or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

Level 4 Honors are pre-college level courses meant to develop advanced skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, writing/speaking) in the target language and develop more sophisticated cultural proficiency. These courses are conducted in the target language, and students are expected to speak using the target language during class. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 4 is Intermediate Mid. These courses make extensive use of authentic materials such as online newspaper articles, videos, films, fiction and nonfiction (i.e., biographies and literature). These courses develop critical thinking skills and advanced literacy in the target language.  Although there is an increased emphasis on accuracy at this level, our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. These courses are intended for non-native speakers.  

Recommendation for Level 1:  Enrollment based on student request
Prerequisite for Level 2:  Completion of Level 1 or BC with a grade of B or higher

(UC approved “e”)

First and second year world language students develop basic skills in the three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational (reading/listening, speaking/writing) in the target language. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 1 is Novice Mid, and Novice High for Level 2. Through interpretation of authentic resources, storytelling, role-playing, dialogues, simulations, and other communicative activities, students learn to use the language and explore the cultures of the target language countries. Our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. This course is intended for non-native speakers. For more information, see the Languages Other than English (E) section of the UC A-G policy resource guide and ACTFL.org.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Spanish 2 with a grade of B or higher or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

Third-year world language students continue developing skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, speaking/writing) in the target language. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 3 is Intermediate Low. As students progress through the succeeding years of foreign language, there is advancement in the study and practice of speaking, reading, listening and writing, with increased emphasis on accuracy and writing.  Deeper exploration of authentic resources, such as newspaper articles, plays, internet resources and poetry that reflect the culture is continued in the third year. Our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. These courses are intended for non-native speakers. 

Recommendation: Completion of Spanish 2 with a grade of C+ or higher
This course does NOT fulfill the prerequisite  for entry to Spanish Level IV Honors

(UC approved “e”)

This alternate Spanish 3 course focuses on real life communicative scenarios, practical vocabulary, essential grammar skills, and cultural exploration. Students with a grade of C- or higher are encouraged to take this course.  This course is not designed to prepare students for further advancement in Spanish at PHS (Level IV Honors and AP).  This course is intended for non-native speakers.

Prerequisite:  Completion of Level 3 with a grade of B or higher or instructor’s approval/recommendation

(UC approved “e”)

Level 4 Honors are pre-college level courses meant to develop advanced skills in Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational Communication (reading/listening, writing/speaking) in the target language and develop more sophisticated cultural proficiency. These courses are conducted in the target language, and students are expected to speak using the target language during class. The target proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for Level 4 is Intermediate Mid. These courses make extensive use of authentic materials such as online newspaper articles, videos, films, fiction and nonfiction (i.e., biographies and literature). These courses develop critical thinking skills and advanced literacy in the target language.  Although there is an increased emphasis on accuracy at this level, our courses are designed to develop proficiency in communicating through the language, rather than memorization of isolated parts of the language. These courses are intended for non-native speakers.