Foreign Language Course Descriptions

GG001FRENCH 1A5
GG002FRENCH 2A 5

This is a two-semester course open to any student in grades 9-12. The emphasis is on oral expression and the study of the culture of French speaking countries. A minimum of grammar is presented. This course is not a substitute for French 1C-2C.

This is a two-semester course which serves as an introduction to the French language by means of the communicative approach. The student encounters the basic grammatical structure of the language in its cultural context through a variety of activities, and carries on simple conversations. General emphasis is on listening and speaking. The course is designed for the college preparatory student and meets the University of California "E" and "F" requirements.

This two-semester course is the second year of study for the French language. It is a continuation and expansion of the basic language patterns of French 1C and 2C. Emphasis is on an increasing communicative skills and culture awareness of all French-speaking people. The student must have received at least a "C" in French 2C to be enrolled. This course meets the University of California "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course for students who have completed two years of study of the language with a "C" grade or better. The student should attain a mastery of fundamental French grammar and should be able to converse with a minimum of grammatical errors. The students are expected to participate freely in all classroom activities. They will attempt simple compositions related to daily experiences or reading matter of the course. Reading selections include works by recognized French authors. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This is a two-semester course for the college preparatory student who received at least a "C" grade in French 5C and 6C. It is an advanced study of the language with an emphasis on communication. Students read cultural materials, novels, short stories and plays, as well as newspapers and magazines in French. There is outside reading and conversational practice. Students prepare oral presentations and skits in French. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

G G019FRENCH 9C 5
GG021FRENCH 10C5

A continuation of French 7C-8C involving independent work for individual students who have the capabilities to advance beyond French 7C and 8C during their high school program. Instruction is on an individual basis and requires that students meet with the teacher periodically for guidance and evaluation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course conducted exclusively in French which requires greater depth, quality, and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate above average command of sentence structure and all basic grammar in oral and written language by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words in the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of French 3C-4C, or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course conducted exclusively in French which requires greater depth, quality, and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate near fluency in conversation, comprehension, and writing skills by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words in the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development. Prerequisite: Completion of French 5C-6C, or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course in French language designed to provide the capable student with the opportunity to take part in a college-level course while attending high school. The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

G G041 ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LITERATURE 1 5
G G042 ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LITERATURE 2 5

A two-semester course in French Literature designed to provide the capable student with the opportunity to take part in a college-level course while attending high school. The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This is a one-semester course which offers an introduction to French language and civilization with emphasis on their influence on American life. Instructional materials will pertain to French pronunciation, geography, cuisine, art and history. The course is open to all students without prerequisite. This is an enrichment course but is not a substitute for French 1C.

This is a two-semester course which serves as an introduction to the German language by means of the communicative approach. The student encounters the basic grammatical structure of the language in its cultural context through a variety of activities, and carries on simple conversations. General emphasis is on listening and speaking. The course is designed for the college preparatory student. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This two semester course is the second year of study for the German language. It is a continuation and expansion of the basic language patterns of German 1C and 2C. Emphasis is on increasing communicative skills and cultural awareness of all German-speaking people. The student must have received at least a "C" in German 2C to be enrolled. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course for students who have completed two years of study of the language with a "C" grade or better. The student should attain a mastery of fundamental German grammar and should be able to converse with a minimum of grammatical errors. The students are expected to participate freely in all classroom activities. They will attempt simple compositions related to daily experiences or reading matter of the course. Reading selections include works by recognized German authors. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

GG087GERMAN 7C5
GG088GERMAN 8C5

This is a two-semester course for the college preparatory student who received at least a "C" grade in German 5C and 6C. It is an advanced study of the language with emphasis on communication. Students read cultural materials, novels, short stories, and plays, as well as newspapers and magazines in German. There is outside reading and conversational practice. Students prepare oral presentations and skits in German. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A continuation of German 7C and 8C involving independent work for individual students who have the capabilities to advance beyond German 7C and 8C during their high school program. Instruction is on an individual basis and requires that the student meet with the teacher periodically for guidance and evaluation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course conducted exclusively in German which requires greater depth, quality and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate above average command of sentence structure and all basic grammar in oral and written language by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words to the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of German 3C-4C, or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course conducted exclusively in German which requires greater depth, quality and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate near fluency in conversation, comprehension, and writing skills by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words to the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development. Prerequisite: Completion of German 5C-6C, or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course in German language designed to provide the capable student with the opportunity to take part in a college-level course while attending high school. The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.
G G151 GERMAN 1A 5

This is a two-semester course open to any student in grades 9-12. The emphasis is on oral expression and the study of the culture of German-speaking countries. Basic grammar is presented. This course is not a substitute for German 1C-2C.

This is the first year of a four-year offering in this language. It is designed for the college preparatory student. The course offers the grammatical basis of most of the Latin noun and adjective declensions. The verb forms covered are the indicative tenses, the imperatives, the infinitives, and all the participles except the gerundives. Materials for the graded readings of the lessons are taken from Roman life and history, Roman and Greek mythology and literature. Vocabulary studies in English accompany the new Latin words presented. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course open to any student who secured at least a "C" grade in Latin 1C and 2C. Course content includes Latin grammar in its basic structure. Special attention is given to subjunctive and gerundive uses. The readings include selections adapted from Roman history, the Hercules and Jason legends in the first half of the year. During the second half, selections are read from Julius Caesar's "Commentaries." Study of roots as they relate to the English language continues. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

The course is open to any student who received a "C" grade or better in Latin 3C and 4C. Forms not covered in the first two years are studied, especially contractive verbs. Reading selections are from Cicero's "Orations," "Letter," and Ovid's "Metamorphoses." Extensive work is given on English vocabulary as it derives from Latin. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course open to any student receiving a "C" or better in Latin 5C and 6C. Students read Virgil's "Aeneid," selections from Ovid's "Metamorphoses" and from other Latin poets. Extensive work is given on English vocabulary as it derives from Latin. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

GG201RUSSIAN 1C5
GG202RUSSIAN 2C5

This is a two-semester course which serves as an introduction to the Russian language by means of the communicative approach. The student encounters the basic grammatical structure of the language in its cultural context through a variety of activities, and carries on simple conversations. General emphasis is on listening and speaking. The course is designed for the college preparatory student and meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This two-semester course is the second year of study for the Russian language. It is a continuation and expansion of the basic language patterns of Russian 1C and 2C. Emphasis is on increasing communicative skills and cultural awareness of all Russian speaking people. The students must have received at least a "C" in Russian 2C to be enrolled. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This is a two-semester course for students who have completed two years of study of the language with a "C" grade or better. The student should attain a mastery of fundamental Russian grammar and should be able to converse with a minimum of grammatical errors. The students are expected to participate freely in all classroom activities. They will attempt simple compositions related to daily experiences or reading matter of the course. Reading selections include works by recognized Russian authors. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This is a two-semester course for the college preparatory student who received at least a "C" grade in Russian 5C and 6C. It is an advanced study of the language with emphasis on communication. Students read cultural materials, novels, and magazines in Russian. There is outside reading and conversational practice. Students prepare oral presentations and skits in Russian. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course conducted exclusively in Russian which requires greater depth, quality, and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate above average command of sentence structure and all basic grammar in oral and written language by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words to the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of Russian 3C-4C or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements. GG238RUSSIAN 7H5

A two-semester course conducted exclusively in Russian which requires greater depth, quality, and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate near fluency in conversation, comprehension, and writing skills by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words to the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development. Prerequisite: Completion of Russian 5C-6C, or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This is a two-semester course open to any student in grades 9-12. The emphasis is on oral expression and the study of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Basic grammar is presented. The course is not a substitute for Spanish 1C-2C.

Open to any student who received at least a "C" grade in Spanish 1 and 2. It is not a substitute for Spanish 3C-4C. The emphasis is on a continued study of the oral expression of the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. More grammar is covered than in the first year.

This is a two-semester course which serves as an introduction to the Spanish language by means of the communicative approach. The student encounters the basic grammatical structure of the language in its cultural context through a variety of activities, and carries on simple conversations. General emphasis is on listening and speaking. The course is designed for the college preparatory student and meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This two-semester course is the second year of study for the Spanish language. It is a continuation and expansion of the basic language patterns of Spanish 1C and 2C. Emphasis is on increasing communicative skills and cultural awareness of all Spanish speaking people. The student must have received at least a "C" in Spanish 1C and 2C to be enrolled. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

G G275SPANISH 5C5
GG276SPANISH 6C5

A two-semester course for students who have completed two years study of the language with a "C" or better in Spanish 3C and 4C. The student should attain a mastery of fundamental Spanish grammar and should be able to converse with a minimum of grammatical errors. The students are expected to participate freely in all classroom activities. They will attempt simple compositions related to daily experiences or reading matter of the course. Reading selections include works by recognized Spanish authors. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

This is a two-semester course for the college preparatory student who received at least a "C" grade in Spanish 5C and 6C. It is an advanced study of the language with the emphasis on communication. Students read cultural materials, novels, short stories and plays, as well as newspapers and magazines in Spanish. There is outside reading and conversational practice. Students prepare oral presentations and skits in Spanish. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A continuation of Spanish 7C-8C involving independent work for individual students who have the capabilities to advance beyond Spanish 7C and 8C during their high school program. Instruction is on an individual basis and requires that students meet with the teacher periodically for guidance and evaluation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course conducted exclusively in Spanish which requires greater depth, quality, and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate above average command of sentence structure and all basic grammar in oral and written language by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words to the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 3C-4C, or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

GG286SPANISH 7H5
GG287SPANISH 8H5
GG288SPANISH 9H5
GG289SPANISH 10H 5

A course conducted exclusively in Spanish which requires greater depth, quality, and linguistic acumen from the student than the college preparatory curriculum. Students should demonstrate near fluency in conversation, comprehension, and writing skills by the end of the course. Course requirements include varied and consistent oral participation, weekly addition of a significant number of words to the student's recognition and usage vocabulary, regular study of literary works of recognized merit, and writing development. Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 5C-6C, or equivalent, and teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course in Spanish Language designed to provide the capable student with the opportunity to take part in a college-level course while attending high school. The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course in Spanish literature designed to provide the capable student with the opportunity to take part in a college-level course while attending high school. The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course open to students with oral proficiency in Spanish. The course is designed to help the native Spanish speaker gain literacy skills in Spanish. Basic reading is emphasized, using short stories, articles, and simplified novels. Grammar is introduced. History and cultures of Hispanic people are studied. Specific writing projects are assigned.

A two-semester course designed to help the college preparatory native Spanish speaking student gain literacy skills in Spanish. Basic reading is emphasized, using short stories, articles, and simplified novels. Grammar is introduced. History and cultures of Hispanic people are studied. Specific writing projects are assigned. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

GG335SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 3 5
GG336SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 4 5

A two-semester course designed as a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 and 2, with more advanced grammar, appropriate reading materials, spelling lists, and more advanced vocabulary study.

A two-semester course designed as a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1C and 2C, with more advanced grammar, non-simplified reading materials, spelling lists, and more advanced vocabulary study. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course designed as a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 and 4. This intermediate course continues working on grammar, spelling and writing.

A two-semester course designed as a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3C and 4C. It is an intermediate course with continued emphasis in reading, writing, grammar, and spelling. It also covers the reading of more difficult literary works, as well as the continued study of Hispanic culture and history. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course designed as a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5 and 6. Special emphasis is placed on the classics of Spanish and Latin American literature. Literary skills continue to be practiced.

A two-semester advanced college preparatory course which is a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5C and 6C. Special emphasis is placed on the classics of Spanish and Latin American literature. Literary skills continue to be practiced. This course meets the UC "E" and "F" requirements.

A two-semester course open to any student who is fluent in Spanish and who also knows how to read and write in the language. It is an advanced course involving literacy skills as well as extensive reading and oral discussion of selected Hispanic literature. This course is conducted in Spanish

A one-semester summer school, college preparatory course, for the student with previous experience in junior high school Spanish courses who wishes advanced placement in Spanish 3C as a freshman. Prerequisite: Two years of junior high school Spanish.

A two-semester Spanish course which fulfills the one year Foreign Language graduation requirement. Open to any student seeking basic conversational skills in Spanish. May be used as an introductory course for those students who choose to continue on with the college preparatory sequence of Spanish 1C/2C, 3C/4C, etc.

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an education program. Enrollment and completion of this course will achieve 5 credits.

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an education program. The instructor will designate the number of credits (normally 5 per semester).

This course has been taken by a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District. The subject matter field has been identified; however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book. Elective credit has been granted.

This is a second semester transfer course. In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.