American Sign Language 1
Learn to speak with your hands. ASL I is a beginning course with emphasis on receptive and expressive skills. This course also offers an introduction to the deaf culture and issues in the deaf community. This course follows the Utah Valley University 1020 class standards.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 9-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: None
- Homework: 1-2 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 2
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
American Sign Language 2
ASL 2 is a continuation of the Level I course with more emphasis on culturally appropriate receptive and expressive skills. There is also a more in-depth looks at deaf culture and grammar principles. It follows the Utah Valley University 1020 class standards.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: An overall average grade of B or better in ASL 1 or passing at least 3 terms of ASL 1
- Homework: 1-2 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
American Sign Language 3H
This course offers an in-depth coverage of grammar principals. Also an introduction to understanding, signing and analyzing interpreting skills. An option to go on a weekend retreat in Sign Language is also available. This course follows the Utah Valley University 2010 class standards and concurrent enrollment is also available.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 11-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: This is an Honors class, therefore, an average overall grade of B or better in ASL 2.
- Homework: 1-2 Hours per Week
- Level of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
American Sign Language 4H
This course continues your in-depth study of grammar, vocabulary, and literature formed around individual projects. Students continue to develop skills in interpretation of texts. Concurrent Enrollment Credit available.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: This is an Honors class, therefore, an average overall grade of B or better in ASL 3.
- Homework: 1-2 Hours per Week
- Level of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
Chinese 1
This course is an introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language and is designed for the non-Chinese speaking student.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades: 9-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: None
- Degree of Difficulty: 2
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
The students will study:
- Chinese conversation
- Chinese Pinyin
- Chinese character writing
- Interactive activities in Chinese
- Chinese Culture
This class is the beginning of a wonderful experience! You will learn the proper pronunciation of the sounds and tones of Mandarin Chinese through a variety of activities. You will enjoy mastering expressions and grammar by acting in Chinese situations. It will be fun and interesting as you discover the art of writing Chinese characters and exploring Chinese culture.
Chinese 2
In this class you will continue to build upon the things learned in Chinese 1. This class will offer students maximum communication and interaction opportunities in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades: 9-12
- Fee: $15
- Prerequisite: Chinese 1
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
This course is designed for students who have completed Chinese 1.
The students will study:
- Chinese Conversation
- Chinese character reading and writing
- Interactive activities in Chinese
- Chinese Culture
Chinese 3
This class will continue to build upon the things learned in Chinese 2. The course will offer students maximum communication and interaction opportunities in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades: 11-12
- Fee: $15
- Prerequisite: Chinese 1 & 2
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA
This course is designed for students who have completed Chinese 2.
The students will study:
- Chinese Language and Culture in context
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese
- Daily life in China and Chinese culture
- Increased Chinese character writing
Chinese 4 Honors
You will continue to broaden and deepen the conversational and writing skills that have been mastered in earlier classes. The listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills will be practiced and improved to prepare for the AP examination. Students not planning on taking the AP Chinese language examination will also benefit from the class by increasing their oral and written proficiency. Authentic materials will be used to infuse Chinese culture into language concepts.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades: 11-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: Chinese 3
- Degree of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA
The students will study:
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Preparations, Oral and Written for AP examination
- Chinese culture infused into language concepts
- Individualized current events
French 1
This class is the beginning of a great experience! You will learn French conversation and grammar with various activities. You will enjoy mastering French expressions and grammar by acting in French situations. You will be involved in fun and exciting interactive activities that influence your language acquisition skills. Curriculum contains an emphasis on listening, speaking, and writing. You will explore the French culture.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 9-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: None
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 2
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
The students will study:
- French Conversation
- French Grammar
- French Situations
- Interactive activities in French
- French Culture
French 2
In this class you will review and strengthen the French language, act in situations, and do projects of interest and learning. You will also enjoy acquiring a great knowledge of French culture.
Course Details- 1.0 credit
- Grades:9-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: French 1
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
The students will study:
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French
- Partnered communication exercises
- French Culture
- Francophone Culture
French 3 Honors
In this class you will review and strengthen the French language, act in situations, and do projects to your best interest and learning. You will understand French culture.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15, plus $5/UVU credit – Student must enroll in class on UVU’s website to receive CE credit.
- Prerequisite: French 2
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: E, EL, CE
The students will study:
- French Language and Culture in context
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French
- Daily life in French and Francophone culture
- Individualized current events
Concurrent Enrollment FREN 1020
Completes the first year of study. Includes the remaining grammar, language concepts, and culture, and introduces students to literature in French.
French 4 Honors
Taught in French. The listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills will be practiced and improved. Students will benefit from the class by increasing their oral and written proficiency.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fee: $15, plus $5/UVU credit – Student must enroll in class on UVU’s website to receive CE credit.
- Prerequisite : French 3
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty:4
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA, CE
The students will study:
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Oral and Written exercises
- French culture infused into language concepts
- Individualized current events
Concurrent Enrollment FREN 2010
Reviews grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned throughout the first year. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the French world.
French 5 Honors
Taught in French. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills will be practiced and improved. Students will benefit from the class by increasing their oral and written proficiency.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 11-12
- Fee: $15
- Prerequisite: French 4
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA
The students will study:
- Increased fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening
- Oral and written exercises
- French and Francophone culture infused into language concepts
- Individualized current events
- Specialization in cultural topics
German 1
In this communicative class you will learn the four language skills of listening speaking, reading and writing in German. You will develop your ability to speak German related to basic daily life situations and Germanic Culture.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 9-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: None
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 2
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
This is the beginning of a wonderful experience.
The students will study:
- Listening, speaking reading, and writing in basic German
- Interactive practice
- German Culture
- Grammatical Structures
German 2
This course will offer students maximum communication and interaction opportunities in the four language skills of listing, speaking, reading and writing. Students will develop spontaneous expressions related to daily life and Germanic Culture. In this class you will review and strengthen your German.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 9-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: German 1
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
The students will study:
- Communication and interaction in German
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing in German
- Daily life situations and Germanic culture
German 3 Honors
These courses will offer students maximum communication and interaction opportunities in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will develop spontaneous expressions related to daily life and Germanic culture.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15, plus $5/UVU credit – Student must enroll in class on UVU’s website to receive CE credit.
- Prerequisite: German 2
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA, CE
In this course, students will deepen their understanding of German grammar and thought.
Students will study:
- Communication and interaction in German
- Speaking, listening, reading, and writing in German
- Fluency in daily culture situations
- Grammatical structures
- Cultural paradigms
Concurrent Enrollment GER 1020
Studies second semester conversational German that is used in daily settings. Includes culture study, pronunciation, reading, and grammar. Emphasizes conversation in real life situations. Uses a variety of communicative teaching methods. Includes field trips and guest lecturers. Completers should be able to converse enough to visit or work in a German speaking country.
German 4 Honors
Students are invited to appreciate and develop a deeper understanding of German Language and Culture.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15, plus $5/UVU credit – Student must enroll in class on UVU’s website to receive CE credit.
- Prerequisite: German 3 Honors, Summer work required.
- Homework: 15-30 minutes per class
- Degree of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA, CE
This course will offer students maximum communication and interaction opportunities in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the exploration of a wide range of Germanic texts.
Students will study:
- Communication and interaction in German
- Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing in German
- Fluency in daily cultural situations
- Grammatical structures
- Cultural Paradigms
Concurrent Enrollment GER 2010
Reviews and builds upon the grammar, reading, writing and conversational skills learned in the first year courses. Introduces readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the German speaking world, maintaining a focus on oral proficiency.
German 5 Honors
In this class you will learn German 5 Honors by reading original texts and being in an environment of German immersion. You will become more proficient in speaking, reading, writing and listening to the language.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: German 4 Honors
- Degree of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA
The Students will study:
- Communication and interaction in German
- Speaking, listening, reading, and writing in German
- Fluency in daily cultural situations
- Grammatical Structures
- Cultural Paradigms
Russian 1
Student will learn the Cyrillic alphabet, which is used in the Russian language and will be able to communicate in Russian at a minimal level by the end of this course.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $20
- Prerequisite: None
- Homework: 2-3 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
Students will be able to hold a short conversation in Russian. They will be able to order food in a Restaurant or a Kiosk. Purchase tickets at an Airport or Train station. They will be able to describe the furnishings in a room or what they see in a picture. They will be able to talk about their family and/or a friend.
Russian 2
Student will continue to build on their knowledge of the Russian language by expanding their vocabulary, knowledge and usability of the Russian grammar structure. Their communication skills in Russian will increase by building their confidence in the use of the language and rules.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: Workbook ($20)
- Prerequisite: Russian 1
- Homework: 2-3 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
Students will learn to hold more detailed conversations in Russian. Students will focus more on reading Russian.
Russian 3 Honors
Student will continue learn new Russian vocabulary, grammar rules and concepts and polish their skills through practices and exercises.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 11-12
- Fees: $20
- Prerequisite: Russian 2
- Homework: 2-3 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA
Their communication skills will be worked on continually by using their knowledge of Russian and by building their confidence in the use of the language. Students will be expected to hold more detailed conversations using correct Russian pronunciation and grammar.
Spanish 1
Introduction to Spanish language.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 9-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: None. Students with only one year of middle school Spanish who received a C+ or lower must enter this level again.
- Homework: 1-1.5 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 2
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
Major emphasis is placed on:
- Building vocabulary
- Acquiring basic grammatical structure
- Speaking
- A secondary emphasis on simple reading and writing skills
Important aspects of Hispanic culture are presented.
Spanish 2
Students will continue building their vocabulary of Spanish and understanding of the culture.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: Spanish 1 w/ a grade B- or better, or teacher approval
- Homework: 1-1.5 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 3
- Credit Type: EL, NCAA
Major emphasis is placed on:
- Building vocabulary
- Acquiring basic grammatical structure
- Speaking
- A secondary emphasis on simple reading and writing skills
Important aspects of Hispanic culture are presented.
Spanish 3 Honors
Classroom communication is in Spanish to prepare the serious language student with a strong foundation for Advanced Placement courses.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15
- Prerequisite: Spanish 2 w/ a grade B- or better, or teacher approval, or native Spanish speaker.
- Homework: 2 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 4
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA
Students will study:
- Language usage
- Communication activities
- Bilingual readings (Spanish and English) at student’s level
- Vocabulary
- Writing
- Short Stories
- Popular Latin Music
- Latin Culture
AP Spanish
This is the advanced course conducted in Spanish, detailing grammar concepts and in-depth vocabulary. Various literature and culture selections, composition and other writing skills are stressed. College credit may be earned through the AP Spanish exam in May.
Course Details- 1.0 Credit
- Grades 10-12
- Fees: $15, plus $94 for AP test and/or $5/UVU credit – Student must enroll in class on UVU’s website to receive CE credit.
- Prerequisite: Spanish 3 Honors w/ a grade B- or better, or teacher approval, or native Spanish speaker.
- Homework: 2 Hours per Week
- Degree of Difficulty: 5
- Credit Type: E, EL, NCAA, CE
Concurrent Enrollment SPAN 1020
Includes the remaining grammar and language concepts, literature, and cultural readings. Uses an eclectic method of instruction, emphasizing conversational exchanges. Conversational lab required. Computer and multimedia lab encouraged.