Foreign Language

Course	Grade	Class Title	Course Description
FL 102	9	Spanish I A	In this first semester of Spanish, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary are introduced. Students will practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening in Spanish at a basic level through communicative activities. Cultural studies will include various holidays and traditions.
FL 102	9	Spanish I B	Students continue to study and use basic Spanish, expanding on vocabulary and grammar. The verbal input and written directions are increasingly in Spanish. Students are expected to converse and respond in the target language.
FL 201	10	Spanish II A	Students continue to learn more vocabulary and grammatical structures which build on the curriculum of Spanish I and become more complicated. Students expand their speaking, reading, writing and listening to longer passages or discourse.
FL 202	10	Spanish II B	Guided conversations emphasize Spanish that may be used in the community. Students express their opinions, likes, and interests through writing and speaking. Students have opportunities to use their Spanish in the community.
FL 301	11	Spanish III A	Study of more complicated and expanded grammar and vocabulary continues while students speak, read, write and listen in a less guided, more independent manner. Students have various opportunities to talk with people whose first language is Spanish.
FL 302	11	Spanish III B	Grammar and vocabulary are further expanded and refined as more complicated structures are practiced. Students explore a variety of reading materials such as poetry, song lyrics, articles, and Bible passages. Spanish is used in practical tasks such as ordering and preparing food.
FL 401	12	Spanish IV A	All structures learned in Spanish 1, 2, and 3 are reviewed and expanded. Vocabulary studies are increasingly specific, allowing students to express themselves more fully and understand others in the target language.
FL 402	12	Spanish IV B	Students converse independently on a variety of topics and read articles and excerpts from literature. They respond to art and literature in spoken and written form. Students talk with native Spanish speakers.
FL 103	9	Latin I A	This course is an introduction to the Latin language and its influence in shaping the world of today. Students learn how to pronounce Latin using the ecclesiastical method and begin acquisition of a basic vocabulary of the most common words in Latin literature. The grammatical focus of the first year is simple sentences constructed with the different cases of the noun. Students read and write elementary Latin. Spoken Latin is used to promote greater facility with the language.
FL 104	9	Latin I B	Latin I B is a continuation of Latin I A. Students acquire more vocabulary and gain greater fluency in all forms of the Latin noun and adjective. Readings touch on several aspects of Roman culture.
FL 203	10	Latin II A	The second year of Latin study aims at a complete survey of the verb plus continuing practice in the usage of the noun. Readings become more sophisticated as a deeper appreciation is gained for the artistry of Latin prose.
FL 204	10	Latin II B	Students continue to develop their knowledge of the verb while reading adapted stories of classical mythology.
FL 303	11	Latin III A	In the first half of the third year, students prepare to read unaltered Latin. The grammatical focus is on the subjunctive and the sentence patterns of classical prose. Readings include sections from the Latin Bible (the Vulgate) in addition to Greek and Roman mythology. Students learn to recite Latin using the classical pronunciation.
FL 304	11	Latin III B	Students are introduced to the poetry of Martial and Catullus and the prose of historical authors like Caesar and Livy. A literary tour is taken of the buildings and monuments of ancient Rome. Readings from other classical authors and medieval literature are incorporated as time and interest allow.
FL 403	12	Latin IV A	Readings in the fourth year increase in sophistication to include the great architect of Latin prose, Cicero, and Rome's finest epic poet, Vergil. Other authors are included to illustrate the depth and variety of Latin writers in a multitude of genres. The grammatical work of the year includes a comprehensive review of Latin forms and syntax.
FL 404	12	Latin IV B	Latin IV B is a continuation of Latin IV A.