511 - FRENCH 1  1.0 credit 
In French I students will begin to acquire skills in speaking, writing, and comprehending spoken and written French. Students will perform conversation activities in real-life situations, engage in language and culture projects, interpret music and videos, and perform online activities to increase their communication skills and knowledge of Francophone cultures.

512 - FRENCH 2  1.0 credit 
In French II students will continue to develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students will perform a variety of activities and projects to increase their proficiency, including many authentic speaking assessments. Students will continue to explore the cultures of France and other Francophone countries through cultural projects and web-based activities. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of French I or placement exam.

513 - FRENCH 3  1.0 credit 
In French III students will expand and strengthen their skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will implement their speaking skills in various real-life situations. Students will analyze important works of French literature, art, current events, music, and film. They will also be creating their own compositions to demonstrate their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion with a C or higher of French II.

514 - FRENCH 4   1.0 credit 
In French IV students will speak and hear French almost exclusively. This course is designed to emphasize the use of French for active communication. As it is instructed entirely in French, the goal is to perfect the student’s speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Students will develop expanded vocabulary and higher-level grammatical structures adequate for interpreting authentic French- language resources. This course also develops the students’ ability to express themselves with reasonable fluency in various situations and contexts. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion with a C or higher of French III.

515 - AP FRENCH  1.0 credit 
French language study culminates with Advanced Placement French. This course is designed to emphasize the use of French for active communication. It is designed to perfect the student’s speaking, listening, and writing skills in preparation for the French language AP exam. PREREQUISITE: This course needs instructor approval and is conducted as an independent study. To have a successful, complete experience in this AP course, students must complete the AP French Language Exam.

521 - SPANISH 1  1.0 credit 
In Spanish 1, students will begin to acquire skills in speaking, writing, and comprehending spoken and written Spanish. Students will engage in partner conversation activities, projects, writing, reading, and listening tasks, and online activities to acquire language skills and cultural knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Emphasis is on the acquisition of authentic communication skills and an abundance of vocabulary and grammar skills in order to be successful in Spanish II.

522 - SPANISH 2   1.0 credit 
In Spanish II students will continue to focus on building vocabulary and grammar knowledge to speak and understand basic Spanish. In this course students will perform a variety of class activities and create projects to develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will continue to broaden their knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world through cultural projects and Internet activities. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish I or placement exam.

523 - SPANISH 3   1.0 credit 
In Spanish III students will expand what they have learned in Spanish I and II. The emphasis will be on conversation and reading. Students will be expected to use the language and be able to function appropriately in various situations as they increase their knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Students will be reading literary passages and articles on current events, watching Spanish films, and studying the cultures of various regions. Students will also be using Internet resources to acquire new language skills and cultural knowledge. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion with a C or higher of Spanish II and instructor consent.

524 - SPANISH 4   1.0 credit 
The fourth year of Spanish focuses on allowing students to practically apply their language skills, using the foundation established in the first three years. The course focuses on interpersonal (speaking/writing) skills, presentational (speaking/writing), and interpretive skills (listening/reading). The course is conducted primarily in Spanish and students will expand their vocabulary, improve their conversational skills, and refine their pronunciation. Through the study of various themes, students will discuss aspects of history and culture of several Spanish-speaking countries. Juniors who take Spanish IV are highly encouraged to take AP Spanish during their Senior year. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion with C or higher of Spanish III or Spanish for Heritage Speakers and instructor consent.

527 - SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS   1.0 credit 
Heritage Speakers is a program that has been developed for students who speak, read and/or write in Spanish at home. The course is designed on a rotating two- year curriculum so a student can enter either phase of the program their first or second year of high school. The purpose of this course is to strengthen and develop a student’s language skills as a heritage speaker of Spanish. The course explores literature, vocabulary and grammar by way of thematic units focusing on specific countries and cultures throughout the Spanish speaking world, including Latinos in the United States. By taking this course, students will reinforce their reading comprehension, grammar, composition and presentational speaking skills. PREREQUISITE: Native or near-native ability in spoken Spanish and instructor consent.

525 – SPANISH 5   1.0 credit 
Spanish language study culminates with Spanish 5. This course is designed to emphasize the use of Spanish for proficient communication. Students will be working towards mastering interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal skills in Spanish. As it is instructed entirely in Spanish, students will be expected to engage in a variety of oral discussions, write essays using advanced grammar skills, and read and analyze literature in the target language. The goal is to perfect the student’s aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar and composition skills, as well as study cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Students will develop an active vocabulary and skills adequate for reading current news articles, magazines, literature and other daily authentic source materials in the target language. The course develops the students’ ability to express themselves with fluency in various situations and contexts. Spanish 5 places the student in an environment that prepares the serious student for continued growth in preparation for further study and enjoyment. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish 4 with a C+ or better and department approval. This course MAY be taken for dual credit through UW-Oshkosh CAPP. **Should students choose to take the class for college credit, they must get a B- or better to get the college credits. Weighted Grade.