World Languages

World Language 163  
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 
Students begin to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in practiced and familiar situations. Listening and reading skills are developed through the use of authentic materials to interpret basic stated information in familiar contexts. Students explore the target culture(s), as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in the target language. 

Spanish 163G
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students begin to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in practiced and familiar situations. Practice, review and support are provided regularly, and pacing is adjusted to meet needs of learners. Listening and reading skills are developed through the use of authentic materials to interpret basic stated information in familiar contexts. Students explore the target culture(s), as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in the target language. 

World Language 263 
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students continue to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in practiced and familiar situations with increasing independence. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials to interpret basic information and recognize key details in familiar contexts. Students continue to explore the target culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in the target language.

World Language 273  
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students continue to develop more advanced competency in the target language within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in practiced, familiar situations as well as occasional unfamiliar topics with increasing independence. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials, including literature, to interpret basic information and recognize key details with emerging evidence of inference making at a deeper level. Students continue to explore the target culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place in the target language.

Spanish 263G 
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 
Students continue to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in practiced and familiar situations with increasing independence. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials to interpret basic stated information and recognize key details in familiar contexts. Practice, review and support are provided regularly, and pacing is adjusted to meet needs of learners. Students continue to explore the target culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in the target language. 

World Language 363 
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students continue to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in familiar situations independently. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials and focus on literal comprehension with increasing emphasis on inferential interpretation. Students continue to explore the target culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place in the target language.

World Language 373
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students continue to develop more advanced language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units based on the six AP themes. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write independently in unfamiliar situations. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials and focus on literal comprehension and inferential interpretation. Students continue to explore the target culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Classroom communication requires a higher level of language proficiency and takes place exclusively in the target language.

Spanish 363G 
GRADE: 9-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students continue to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in familiar situations independently. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials and focus on literal comprehension with increasing emphasis on inferential interpretation. Practice, review and support are provided regularly, and pacing is adjusted to meet needs of learners. Students continue to explore the target culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in the target language.

World Language 463
GRADE: 10-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students continue to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write independently in unfamiliar situations. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials and focus on literal comprehension and inferential interpretation. Students continue to explore the target culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place in the target language.

World Language 473
GRADE: 10-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

This Pre-AP language and culture course helps students continue to develop their competence within the context of culturally rich thematic units based on the six AP themes. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write independently in unfamiliar situations with an increased level of proficiency. Interpretive listening and reading tasks focus on both literal comprehension and inferential interpretation. A variety of authentic print, audio and video materials, from media and literary sources, provide the basis for exploration and comparisons of the target culture(s).  Classroom communication requires a higher level of language proficiency and takes place exclusively in the target language.

Spanish 463G
GRADE: 10-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students continue to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write more independently in unfamiliar situations. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials and focus on literal comprehension and inferential interpretation. Practice, review and support are provided regularly, and pacing is adjusted to meet needs of learners. Cultural information and comparisons are drawn from authentic resources and class discussion. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place in the target language.

World Language 563
GRADE: 10-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

The course aims to further develop students’ critical thinking and linguistic skills, as well as to deepen their cultural understanding of the target culture(s). This course is thematically anchored with authentic resources such as films, music, art and literature. Each theme requires students to explore current events, and the historical, sociocultural and geopolitical contexts with instructional support. This is done through tasks in the three modes of communication: interpersonal (spontaneous speaking and writing), presentational (rehearsed speaking and writing) and interpretive (listening and reading).  The course is conducted entirely in the target language.

World Language 573
GRADE: 10-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

The course aims to further develop students’ critical thinking and linguistic skills, as well as to deepen their cultural understanding of the target culture(s). This course is thematically anchored with authentic resources such as films, music, art and literature. Each theme requires students to explore current events with support and independently, as well as the historical, sociocultural and geopolitical contexts of the cultures studied. This is done through tasks in the three modes of communication at a higher level of proficiency: interpersonal (spontaneous speaking and writing), presentational (rehearsed speaking and writing) and interpretive (listening and reading).  The course is conducted entirely in the target language.

Advanced Placement Language and Culture
GRADE: 11-12 LENGTH: 2 Sem CREDIT: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic 

Students work to develop advanced linguistic and cultural competencies across the three modes of communication in the context of the six AP themes. Performance-based activities and assessments provide students with multiple opportunities to use the language independently in unfamiliar contexts. Interpretive listening and reading tasks involve authentic sources designed for native speakers and are focused on both literal comprehension and inferential interpretation. Students analyze and make comparisons with their own cultural products, practices, and perspectives through the use of print, audio and video materials from media and literary sources.  Classroom communication requires a higher level of language proficiency and takes place exclusively in the target language.

French

Hebrew

Chinese

Russian

Spanish

Every block we have a Spanish teacher available in our World Language Resource Center. Furthermore, our Chinese, French, Hebrew, and Russian teachers pride themselves on being available to meet with students when needed. All teacher can be reached via email and parents and students are always welcome to reach out to Instructional Supervisor, Mr. Morrel at jmorrel@glenbrook225.org. 

World Language Honor Society

All students interested in joining the World Language Honor Society can reach out to Mrs. Esmits at jesmits@glenbrook225.org or Mrs. Carranza at lcarranza@glenbrook225.org.

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