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tenses, (plus que parfait, future interieur, subjonctif passé)
and will fine-tune their writing skills using other advanced
grammatical elements. French films are used and discussed.
Students will work toward an IBDP SL certificate or an IBCP
diploma. French continues to be the expected language of
both instruction and conversation.
Latin 1 370/371
This course develops the ability to read and comprehend
Latin, builds vocabulary, and presents a cultural background
pertaining to Roman civilization and mythology that will
develop a practical appreciation of Western civilization’s
debt to the Romans. Students learn aspects of Roman culture
including Roman daily life, Roman theater, Roman gladiators,
Roman Brittian, and ancient Alexandria by reading about
the life of Caecilius, a real man who once lived in Pompeii.
Students also cover units on numbers, colors, animals,
mottoes, abbreviations, mythology, and constellations. This
course has a strong focus on grammar and vocabulary to aid
in reading Latin while also improving English grammar and
teaching English vocabulary that is rooted in Latin.
Latin 2 372/373
This course continues to emphasize reading comprehension
and vocabulary while introducing more complex grammar
and syntax such as participles, subjunctive clauses, and
the passive voice. Students learn aspects of Roman culture
including the Roman army, Roman weapons, Roman
monuments, and Roman religion by continuing to read about
the adventures of Quintus in Roman Brittan. Students will
also cover units on Roman kings and emperors, the Roman
Republic, and Christianity in Ancient Rome. This course
continues the strong focus on grammar that was started in
Latin 1 and builds on Latin vocabulary while also teaching
English vocabulary that is rooted in Latin.
IB Latin 3*SL/HL 374/375
Prerequisite: Latin 2 and recommendation of the teacher
Latin 3 is the first year of the IB curriculum for both standard and functional vocabulary. Students will have exposure to
level and higher level that prepares students to meet the
requirements of the IB Diploma, IB Career-Related, and
IB Certificate programs. In this course, the focus turns
to authentic Latin literature in preparation for the IB
examination. Students continue their study of history and
culture by reading selections of authentic Latin from various
authors such as Catullus, Ovid, and Cicero. While reading
these authors, students learn final grammar concepts such
as additional subjunctive tenses, conditionals, indirect
statements, supines, and gerunds. Students also learn how to
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scan poetry as well as how to identify poetic devices. Students
begin to understand the unique variances of word order in
Latin poetry and how an author’s unique style influences the
work. This course continues the strong focus on grammar
that was started in Latin 1 and 2 and further builds on Latin
vocabulary while still teaching English vocabulary that is
rooted in Latin.
IB Latin 4*SL/HL 376/377
Prerequisite: Latin 3 and recommendation of the teacher
Latin 4 is the final year of the IB curriculum for both standard
level and higher level that prepares students to meet the
requirements of the IB Diploma, IB Career- Related, and
IB Certificate programs. In this course, students focus on
practicing their Latin vocabulary and grammar knowledge by
reading and interpreting authentic Latin literature. Students
spend most of the course reading and analyzing Vergil’s
Aeneid. This ultimate epic of Roman values allows students
to hone their translation and grammar skills which they have
built since Latin 1, while also giving them unique insight into
the historical and mythological context of the Aeneid. In
addition to the Aeneid, students spend time covering various
other authors and works as prescribed by the IB syllabus.
Throughout the course, students scan Latin poetry, identify
and use Latin poetic devices, and become more proficient with
the variances of word order in Latin poetry. Grammar, syntax,
and vocabulary is reviewed and integrated as relevant to the
translations covered.
Spanish 1 330/331
This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and its
cultures. The focus of this course is building the foundation
of proficiency in the three modes of communication:
presentational, interpretive, interpersonal. Students focus
on mastery of the basics of the sound system and accurate
pronunciation to aid in their oral communication. Major
grammar concepts covered are: word order, agreement (noun/
adjective/gender, number), use of the present tense including
as/er/ir verbs; the use of ser/estar, prepositions, commands
Spanish- speaking cultures through authentic materials used
in class. Upon mastery of basic conversational vocabulary and
grammatical functions, the class covers the themes of places
in the community, family members, traditional celebrations
and tapas.
Spanish 2 332/333
The focus of the second year of Spanish is to develop the
tools students need as they build proficiency in the three