Class XI Modern Language Descriptions

FRENCH IV COMPREHENSIVE: greater independence in the use of the language by expanding vocabulary, studying complex grammatical structures, and analyzing cultural and literary materials, including a full-length novel; discussion and debate.

FRENCH IV: consideration of classic and contemporary French and Francophone literature and culture with an emphasis on speaking and writing. Students review grammar and read and analyze texts from a variety of sources, including theatrical works, poetry, and full-length novels. Students also learn about literary terminology and versification, how to construct an argument using primary and secondary sources in French, and discuss cultural history from a global perspective.

MANDARIN IV: extensive reading of essays, stories, and newspaper and magazine articles; discussion of current events; analytical and creative writing; exploration of contemporary culture through television and other media.

SPANISH III COMPREHENSIVE-BEGINNER: Students who began learning Spanish in Class IX will continue their studies, concentrating on essential grammar structures in the indicative and subjunctive moods. A variety of media resources and authentic material will be used to enhance their reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills, while also deepening their cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.

SPANISH III COMPREHENSIVE-ADVANCED: Students who started in Class IX on the Comprehensive-Advanced track will consolidate their command of advanced grammar structures, emphasizing the complete conjugation system, including the indicative, subjunctive, and imperative moods. Students will reinforce their oral and written communication skills by discussing relevant topics about cultural diversity in Spanish-speaking countries. Students end the course reading selected chapters from an adapted version of Don Quijote.

SPANISH IV: for students who began in Class V, continued formal study of selected short stories, poetry, and nonfiction about the history of Spanish-speaking countries; reinforcement of grammar usage and literary analysis through writing assignments and oral communication activities. Students read and analyze the play La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Federico García Lorca.