Italian I A
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Emphasizing the linguistic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, this Italian I course introduces students to the use of the Italian language as a communicative tool. Students will use the target language to express themselves and the fundamentals of daily life. They will experience interactions with others with exposure to authentic Italian language materials. The students in this class will build an idiomatic vocabulary along with the use of basic Italian grammatical structures. They will be introduced to Italy’s cultural and social aspects, as well as develop an understanding of the influence of the Italian culture throughout the world. The course is enhanced with the use of technology, internet research, and computer applications.
5 Credits
Emphasizing the linguistic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, this Italian I course introduces students to the use of the Italian language as a communicative tool. Students will use the target language to express themselves and the fundamentals of daily life. They will experience interactions with others with exposure to authentic Italian language materials. The students in this class will build an idiomatic vocabulary along with the use of basic Italian grammatical structures. They will be introduced to Italy’s cultural and social aspects, as well as develop an understanding of the influence of the Italian culture throughout the world. The course is enhanced with the use of technology, internet research, and computer applications.
Italian II A
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Italian I with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on benchmark assessments.
In this Italian II A course, students will increase their ability to understand spoken Italian, continuing to use Italian language as a communicative tool. Students will enhance their speaking, reading, writing and listening skills with exposure to authentic resources and interactive classroom experiences, with the use of internet and computer applications. They will continue to develop vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammatical structure, and speech patterns. They will also explore the cultural, social, and historical aspects of the beautiful country of Italy.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Italian I with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on benchmark assessments.
In this Italian II A course, students will increase their ability to understand spoken Italian, continuing to use Italian language as a communicative tool. Students will enhance their speaking, reading, writing and listening skills with exposure to authentic resources and interactive classroom experiences, with the use of internet and computer applications. They will continue to develop vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammatical structure, and speech patterns. They will also explore the cultural, social, and historical aspects of the beautiful country of Italy.