Lake Region Union High School

317 Lake Region Rd.
Orleans, Vt. 05860
(802) 754-6521

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES

French

301 French I 1 Credit

French I is designed to introduce you to the language and cultures of the Francophone world. Through conversation, writing, reading and listening activities, you will become proficient in carrying on basic conversations. These conversations include: greeting people; telling where you are from; describing your town; describing your likes, dislikes and preferences; telling what you do for fun at different times of the year; getting around in a French-speaking country; ordering food; giving and understanding directions; getting along in a French family; describing your house and the rooms in it; talking about going to the movies; inviting, accepting and rejecting invitations.

In French I, aspects of French history, the city of Paris, and the culture of Quebec are explored through hands-on, student-centered projects. Students also create presentations on different aspects of the history of the Francophone world. Art, music and fun and games are all part of the French I learning experience.

Field trips are an integral part of French at Lake Region. Trips to Montreal, Quebec City and Paris are organized on a continuing basis. Burlington and St. Johnsbury often offer French films and concerts. Artists-in-residence provide us with various learning opportunities, such as: jazz, Zydeco music, stained-glass production, mime, ballet, and much more! Foreign Language Week is an annual week-long "in-school field trip," with activities and contests which promote foreign languages at Lake Region.

Learning a new language is an exciting possibility at Lake Region. French I, II, III and IV are offered every year. Look for an update on what French II has to offer you when you sign up for classes next year.

302 French II 1 Credit

French II is designed as a continuation of French I. Through conversation, reading, writing and listening activities, you will become more proficient in carrying on basic conversations. These conversations include: talking about the past; making plans; making excuses and expressing annoyance; paying and acknowledging compliments; choosing music, clothes and gifts; asking for and giving advice; getting someone's attention and asking prices; expressing opinions; agreeing and disagreeing; expressing satisfaction, dissatisfaction and indifference; making resolutions for the new school year; choosing and discussing leisure activities; encouraging one another; asking for and giving permission; expressing admiration and surprise; expressing fear, pain, hunger and thirst; expressing regret.

In French II, the cultures of Quebec, Martinique and Belgium are explored through hands-on, student-centered projects. Students begin to work independently on their listening, reading and writing skills. Art, music, fun and games continue to be a part of the French II learning experience.

303 French III 1 Credit

French III is designed as a continuation of French II. Through conversation, reading, writing and listening activities, you will become more proficient in carrying on advanced conversations. These conversations include: talking about the past; refusing invitations and expressing obligation; talking about family responsibilities; sharing confidences; asking for and giving advice and encouragement; complaining; asking for, insisting upon, granting and refusing favors; expressing pleasure and disappointment; talking about jobs and money; talking about health, fitness and good nutrition; expressing doubt, uncertainty and fatigue; reassuring, consoling and pitying; making comparisons; reporting a series of events; expressing impatience, relief and regret; making preparations for a trip; expressing intentions, goals, wishes and dreams; discussing the future.

In French III, the cultures of Switzerland, French West Africa, the Maghreb and the south of France are explored through hands-on, student-centered projects. Students continue to work independently on their listening, reading and writing skills. Readings include The Little Prince, The Phantom of the Opera and The Three Musketeers. Art, music, films, fun and games continue to be a part of the French III learning experience.

304 French IV 1 Credit

French IV is designed as an application course. Previously learned material will be applied and expanded upon. Through conversation, reading, writing and listening activities, you will become more proficient in carrying on advanced conversations. These conversations include: talking about the past; talking about things that would happen given a certain condition; discussing the future; comparing art, music and literature; summarizing stories.

An extensive review of grammar is undertaken in the first semester. Students will practice new grammatical structures to augment the complexity of their speech.

In French IV, the culture of France is explored in depth through a historical survey of French history, art, music, literature and food. Students continue to work independently on their listening, reading and writing skills. Selected literary works are read in their original form, and students practice writing full-length compositions. Art, music, films, food, fun and games continue to be a part of the French IV learning experience.

Spanish

330 Spanish I 1 Credit

An introduction to the Spanish language as it is currently used in Europe and the Americas. Attention to listening, speaking, reading, and writing is within a broad cultural context. The student should expect to be able to engage in ordinary daily conversation by completion of the course and to have an expanded awareness of the diversity of Hispanic cultures in the world today. The student should also expect to be able to read and write at a basic level.

332 Spanish II 1 Credit

Continuation of Spanish I. Additional verb tenses and grammatical structures are presented, along with increased vocabulary and oral practice.

333 Spanish III 1 Credit

Continued development of the language skills learned in Spanish I and Spanish II with further opportunities for individual expression and cultural study.

334 Spanish IV 1 Credit

Further expansion and application of the language skills learned in prior years with additional emphasis on literature, as well as cultural study and individual expression.