Class IX Modern Languages

FRENCH II COMPREHENSIVE: for those who began in Class VII, further development of vocabulary and grammar; development of oral and written skills; reading of short literary pieces. 

FRENCH II: for those who began in Class V, consolidation of grammar, expansion of vocabulary, discussions of contemporary cultural topics, and close reading and analysis of short literary works.

MANDARIN II: continued study of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on formal grammatical structures; students will expand their vocabulary to talk about a broad range of topics related to high school life in Mandarin; exploration of Chinese culture through project-based learning; students will take a trip to Chinatown.

SPANISH I COMPREHENSIVE-BEGINNER: introduction to the language, emphasizing listening and speaking, vocabulary and grammar acquisition, and the culture, traditions, and customs of Spanish-speaking countries. This course is the entry point for students with no knowledge of Spanish or those who don’t master the required level for the comprehensive advanced track in the placement test.

SPANISH I COMPREHENSIVE-ADVANCED: for students who, based on the placement test, demonstrated some proficiency in grammar concepts beyond the introductory level of the beginner comprehensive track. Students will refine their oral and writing communication skills and expand their vocabulary and cultural competence of Spanish-speaking countries.

SPANISH II: for those who began in Class V, a thorough review of grammar and introduction of advanced structures. The class will read adapted versions of literary masterpieces such as Don Quijote as well as selections from the fiction, poetry, and film of Spanish-speaking authors; extension of oral proficiency through presentations on cultural and historical topics.