WORLD LANGUAGES

School Year: 2023-2024  /  Number of Courses: 77

Department Overview

The study of languages is receiving increased emphasis due to today's world of international communication, travel, and the need to better understand our neighbors throughout the world. Study of another language not only provides individuals with the ability to express thoughts and ideas for their own purposes, but also provides them with access to perspectives and knowledge that is only available through the language and culture.The World Languages Department offers courses designed to meet both college entrance requirements and the interests and needs of all students. In sequential courses, spoken communication is given major emphasis. Reading and writing are emphasized at the novice, intermediate and advanced levels. As language competency cannot be separated from the culture and customs of the people who use it, all language courses will cover the history, civilization and customs of the target language in comparison to the learner’s language and culture. The proficiencies acquired through the study of languages and literatures give language learners cognitive, analytical, and communication skills that carry over into many other areas of their academic studies.

 


WL100F SPANISH 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of Spanish begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered, thus enabling students to handle oral and written language structures. The reading selections provide an overview of Spanish culture with an emphasis on the differences of lifestyles and living conditions. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL100S SPANISH 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of Spanish begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered, thus enabling students to handle oral and written language structures. The reading selections provide an overview of Spanish culture with an emphasis on the differences of lifestyles and living conditions. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL101F SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite. Basic or intermediate speaking and comprehension skills in Spanish.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is designed for heritage Spanish speakers. Major emphasis is placed on the development of Spanish literacy. Students will experience extensive study in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL101S SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite. Basic or intermediate speaking and comprehension skills in Spanish.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is designed for heritage Spanish speakers. Major emphasis is placed on the development of Spanish literacy. Students will experience extensive study in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL103F SPANISH 1 WITH ETHNIC STUDIES
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course meets the Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of Spanish begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered, thus enabling students to handle oral and written language structures. The reading selections provide an overview of Spanish culture with an emphasis on the differences of lifestyles and living conditions. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL103S SPANISH 1 WITH ETHNIC STUDIES
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course meets the Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of Spanish begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered, thus enabling students to handle oral and written language structures. The reading selections provide an overview of Spanish culture with an emphasis on the differences of lifestyles and living conditions. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL110F FRENCH 1
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of French begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are also started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered enabling students to handle the oral and written language structures. The reading selections provide an overview of French culture with an emphasis on the differences of lifestyles and living conditions.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL110S FRENCH 1
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of French begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are also started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered enabling students to handle the oral and written language structures. The reading selections provide an overview of French culture with an emphasis on the differences of lifestyles and living conditions.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL120F KOREAN 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the students fundamental skills in Korean. Students learn Korean letters, reading, writing, and fundamental conversation. Students learn Korean vowels, consonants, and correct language structure for basic conversation. Students can construct a simple essay in Korean. Vocabulary and elementary grammar are introduced. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles are emphasized. The skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the language are the essential elements of the course. The methods of correct pronunciation are emphasized.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL120S KOREAN 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the students fundamental skills in Korean. Students learn Korean letters, reading, writing, and fundamental conversation. Students learn Korean vowels, consonants, and correct language structure for basic conversation. Students can construct a simple essay in Korean. Vocabulary and elementary grammar are introduced. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles are emphasized. The skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the language are the essential elements of the course. The methods of correct pronunciation are emphasized.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL130F JAPANESE 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of Japanese begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered, thus enabling students to handle oral and written language structures. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL130S JAPANESE 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The study of Japanese begins with emphasis on listening and speaking. The fundamentals of reading and writing are started at Level 1. Basic skills in grammar are covered, thus enabling students to handle oral and written language structures. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL140F ARABIC 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
None
UC - "E" Approved

This course is for non-heritage, non-native speaking students. Learners are provided opportunities to participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and takes language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. Course topics are related to exploring the Arab world, self-introduction, family, friends, school, daily routine, food, restaurants, markets, clothing, likes and dislikes, directions and more.



WL140S ARABIC 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
None
UC - "E" Approved

This course is for non-heritage, non-native speaking students. Learners are provided opportunities to participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and takes language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. Course topics are related to exploring the Arab world, self-introduction, family, friends, school, daily routine, food, restaurants, markets, clothing, likes and dislikes, directions and more.



WL141F ARABIC FOR ARABIC SPEAKERS 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Course is focused on Heritage Arabic Speakers.
UC - "E" Approved

Native Arabic-speaking students will participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and take language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. Students will explore the nature of growing up between the two worlds of the Arabic culture and the American culture, the uniqueness of interaction among their families and their community, and the potentials of promising future. Students will address topics related to self and the immediate environment, including family and friends, hobbies and activities, sports, school, social relationships, people in the community, professions and the working world, health, holiday and celebrations, cuisine and recipes, clothing and fashion, and more.



WL141S ARABIC FOR ARABIC SPEAKERS 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Course is focused on Heritage Arabic Speakers.
UC - "E" Approved

Native Arabic-speaking students will participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and take language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. Students will explore the nature of growing up between the two worlds of the Arabic culture and the American culture, the uniqueness of interaction among their families and their community, and the potentials of promising future. Students will address topics related to self and the immediate environment, including family and friends, hobbies and activities, sports, school, social relationships, people in the community, professions and the working world, health, holiday and celebrations, cuisine and recipes, clothing and fashion, and more.



WL150F MANDARIN 1
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the fundamental skills in Mandarin. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The reading selections provide an overview of Chinese culture.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL150S MANDARIN 1
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the fundamental skills in Mandarin. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The reading selections provide an overview of Chinese culture.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL160F AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

Students will learn basic signing techniques for the alphabet, numbers, and words. Students will practice dialog and will demonstrate basic comprehension skills through applications of conversation. Students will learn about interpreting as a career option and related certification requirements. Projects are assigned outside the formal classroom setting to provide practice opportunities and to develop proficiency in a real world setting. This course satisfies a year of a world language.



WL160S AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

Students will learn basic signing techniques for the alphabet, numbers, and words. Students will practice dialog and will demonstrate basic comprehension skills through applications of conversation. Students will learn about interpreting as a career option and related certification requirements. Projects are assigned outside the formal classroom setting to provide practice opportunities and to develop proficiency in a real world setting. This course satisfies a year of a world language.



WL170F VIETNAMESE 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The Vietnamese 1 course is the first year level in a series of four year courses designed to teach students how to communicate in the target language in all three modes of communication and help them develop and appreciation of the rich Vietnamese cultural perspectives, practices and products. The course provides students opportunities to acquire information, recognize distinctive viewpoints, further their knowledge of other disciplines, address discrete elements of daily life, address topics of self and their immediate environment. This course will develop student comprehension of the Vietnamese language, customs and traditions as they build their vocabulary and learn to decipher meaning. Students will build on their knowledge base of Vietnamese through vocabulary, grammar, Vietnamese tones, culture and history.



WL170S VIETNAMESE 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

The Vietnamese 1 course is the first year level in a series of four year courses designed to teach students how to communicate in the target language in all three modes of communication and help them develop and appreciation of the rich Vietnamese cultural perspectives, practices and products. The course provides students opportunities to acquire information, recognize distinctive viewpoints, further their knowledge of other disciplines, address discrete elements of daily life, address topics of self and their immediate environment. This course will develop student comprehension of the Vietnamese language, customs and traditions as they build their vocabulary and learn to decipher meaning. Students will build on their knowledge base of Vietnamese through vocabulary, grammar, Vietnamese tones, culture and history.



WL200F SPANISH 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is a continuation of basic Spanish grammar, verb formation, vocabulary study, and listening and speaking exercises. The reading selections provide an overview of a segment of the culture with emphasis on an understanding of lifestyles and living conditions.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL200S SPANISH 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is a continuation of basic Spanish grammar, verb formation, vocabulary study, and listening and speaking exercises. The reading selections provide an overview of a segment of the culture with emphasis on an understanding of lifestyles and living conditions.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL201F SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 2
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 1 or by teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This is an enriched year-long course for heritage Spanish-speaking students and students enrolled in a dual-language setting at the junior high level.. The major emphasis of this course is placed on the development of Spanish speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills at the intermediate level. The study of Hispanic literature and culture is integrated with Spanish Language Arts. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL201S SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 2
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 1 or by teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This is an enriched year-long course for heritage Spanish-speaking students and students enrolled in a dual-language setting at the junior high level.. The major emphasis of this course is placed on the development of Spanish speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills at the intermediate level. The study of Hispanic literature and culture is integrated with Spanish Language Arts. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL203F SPANISH 2 ETHNIC STUDIES
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement.
UC - "E" Approved

Ethnic studies is embedded in the Spanish 2 curriculum to improve the students’ language skills. They will participate in projects and assignments that allow them to analyze social justice and work towards equity and inclusivity, while discovering their own cultural identities. Projects will be produced in English and Spanish, following the requirements of the Spanish lessons. Each unit covers particular themes that center the voices of Indigenous/Native American, Black/African American, Chicanx/Latinx and Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander. The activities will encourage the students to interact with each other and the school to help educate the school community and others about critical issues they encounter while nurturing inclusivity, empathy and student agency.



WL203S SPANISH 2 ETHNIC STUDIES
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement.
UC - "E" Approved

Ethnic studies is embedded in the Spanish 2 curriculum to improve the students’ language skills. They will participate in projects and assignments that allow them to analyze social justice and work towards equity and inclusivity, while discovering their own cultural identities. Projects will be produced in English and Spanish, following the requirements of the Spanish lessons. Each unit covers particular themes that center the voices of Indigenous/Native American, Black/African American, Chicanx/Latinx and Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander. The activities will encourage the students to interact with each other and the school to help educate the school community and others about critical issues they encounter while nurturing inclusivity, empathy and student agency.



WL204F SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 2 ETHNIC STUDIES
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement. Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 1 or by teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course embeds ethnic studies in the Spanish II for Spanish Speakers curriculum to improve the students’ language skills within an ethnic studies framework. Students will participate in essay, creative and reflective writing, discussions, and projects to have a better understanding of their own identities as well as others’. This course follows the California teaching standards for World Languages and Social Justice Framework.



WL204S SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 2 ETHNIC STUDIES
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement. Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 1 or by teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course embeds ethnic studies in the Spanish II for Spanish Speakers curriculum to improve the students’ language skills within an ethnic studies framework. Students will participate in essay, creative and reflective writing, discussions, and projects to have a better understanding of their own identities as well as others’. This course follows the California teaching standards for World Languages and Social Justice Framework.



WL210F FRENCH 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of French 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is a continuation of basic grammar, verb formation, vocabulary study, and listening and speaking exercises. The reading selections provide an overview of a segment of the culture with emphasis on an understanding of lifestyles and living conditions.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL210S FRENCH 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of French 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is a continuation of basic grammar, verb formation, vocabulary study, and listening and speaking exercises. The reading selections provide an overview of a segment of the culture with emphasis on an understanding of lifestyles and living conditions.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL220F KOREAN 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: A grade "C" or better in Korean 1 or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Students continue to develop the fundamental language skills in Korean. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles is emphasized. Students will construct a simple essay form in Korean. Topics include writing letters, diary, entries and descriptive essay. Supplementary reading material is selected in various sources: short story, poem, and modern magazine.



WL220S KOREAN 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: A grade "C" or better in Korean 1 or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Students continue to develop the fundamental language skills in Korean. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles is emphasized. Students will construct a simple essay form in Korean. Topics include writing letters, diary, entries and descriptive essay. Supplementary reading material is selected in various sources: short story, poem, and modern magazine.



WL230F JAPANESE 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Japanese 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is a continuation of basic Japanese grammar, verb formation, vocabulary study, and listening and speaking exercises. The reading selections provide an overview of a segment of the culture with emphasis on an understanding of lifestyles and living conditions. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL230S JAPANESE 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Japanese 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is a continuation of basic Japanese grammar, verb formation, vocabulary study, and listening and speaking exercises. The reading selections provide an overview of a segment of the culture with emphasis on an understanding of lifestyles and living conditions. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL240F ARABIC 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Completion of Arabic 1 P or equivalent.
UC - "E" Approved

Learners are provided with opportunities to participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational activities; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and take language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. In the first semester, the students will learn about suburban and rural life in the Arab world; will learn about pets, farm animals, and wild animals in their habitat and how to describe them; and will explore folk tales in the Arab world and how many of them impacted folk tales in the West. In the second semester, the students will learn about the Arabic countries’ locations on the map and the most important landmarks in some of them; will discuss most important holidays and celebrations in the Arab world; and will learn the names of different hobbies and sports and explore the most popular sports in the Arab world.



WL240S ARABIC 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Completion of Arabic 1 P or equivalent.
UC - "E" Approved

Learners are provided with opportunities to participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational activities; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and take language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. In the first semester, the students will learn about suburban and rural life in the Arab world; will learn about pets, farm animals, and wild animals in their habitat and how to describe them; and will explore folk tales in the Arab world and how many of them impacted folk tales in the West. In the second semester, the students will learn about the Arabic countries’ locations on the map and the most important landmarks in some of them; will discuss most important holidays and celebrations in the Arab world; and will learn the names of different hobbies and sports and explore the most popular sports in the Arab world.



WL241F ARABIC FOR ARABIC SPEAKERS 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Completion of Arabic 1 P or equivalent.
UC - "E" Approved

Learners are provided with opportunities to participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational activities; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and take language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. In the first semester, the students will learn about significant historical figures in the Arab world in different fields, will explore traditional and contemporary arts in the Arab world, and will learn about the evolution of clothing and fashion across modern ages in the Arab world. In the second semester, the students will explore different hobbies and sports in the Arab world and in the US including non-traditional ones; will discuss major threats to the environment, their causes, and possible solutions; and will examine the evolution and the impact of social media in the past decade and which platforms are the most popular among young people in the Arab world, in the US, and in the entire world.



WL241S ARABIC FOR ARABIC SPEAKERS 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Completion of Arabic 1 P or equivalent.
UC - "E" Approved

Learners are provided with opportunities to participate in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational activities; experience cultural products and practices and reflect on the perspectives that underlie them; acquire knowledge and new perspectives from authentic target language sources; learn about the nature of language and culture and how each manifests itself in human communication; and take language beyond the classroom in real-world interactions. In the first semester, the students will learn about significant historical figures in the Arab world in different fields, will explore traditional and contemporary arts in the Arab world, and will learn about the evolution of clothing and fashion across modern ages in the Arab world. In the second semester, the students will explore different hobbies and sports in the Arab world and in the US including non-traditional ones; will discuss major threats to the environment, their causes, and possible solutions; and will examine the evolution and the impact of social media in the past decade and which platforms are the most popular among young people in the Arab world, in the US, and in the entire world.



WL250F MANDARIN 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Mandarin 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Students continue to develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with the added component of research and presentation. Research topics of a comparative nature between the Mandarin and the American ways of life are a major focus, and oral presentations are required with the associated research. Reading selections are broader in scope and content, with emphasis in the development of writing styles and reading comprehension.



WL250S MANDARIN 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Mandarin 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Students continue to develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with the added component of research and presentation. Research topics of a comparative nature between the Mandarin and the American ways of life are a major focus, and oral presentations are required with the associated research. Reading selections are broader in scope and content, with emphasis in the development of writing styles and reading comprehension.



WL260F AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
American Sign Language I with a "C" or better and complete function of at least one hand.
UC - "E" Approved

Students expand vocabulary and signing techniques for the alphabet, numbers, and words. Students will practice dialog and will demonstrate comprehension skills through applications of conversation, storytelling, and interpretation. Students will learn about interpreting as a career option and related certification requirements. Projects are assigned outside the formal classroom setting to provide practice opportunities and to develop proficiency in a real world setting. This course satisfies a year of a world language.



WL260S AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
American Sign Language I with a "C" or better and complete function of at least one hand.
UC - "E" Approved

Students expand vocabulary and signing techniques for the alphabet, numbers, and words. Students will practice dialog and will demonstrate comprehension skills through applications of conversation, storytelling, and interpretation. Students will learn about interpreting as a career option and related certification requirements. Projects are assigned outside the formal classroom setting to provide practice opportunities and to develop proficiency in a real world setting. This course satisfies a year of a world language.



WL270F VIETNAMESE 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommended: Successful completion of Vietnamese 1 with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

The Vietnamese 2 course is the second year level in a series of four year courses designed to teach students how to communicate in the target language in all three modes of communication and help them develop an appreciation of the rich Vietnamese cultural perspectives, practices and products. The course provides students’ opportunities to acquire information, recognize distinctive viewpoints, further their knowledge of other disciplines, and address discrete elements of daily life, address topics of self and their immediate environment. This course is aligned with the World Language National Standards, the California World Language State Standards, and California Common Core State Standards. Although there is no AP Vietnamese course in existence, this course has been aligned to the AP World Language themes in order to maintain the American Councils of Foreign Language (ACTFL) and the College Board’s World Language Program expectations that Anaheim Union high School District has adopted. All six units have a series of formative assessments to guide teacher practices and performance based summative assessments to evaluate student progression in their language skills in alignment to the ACTFL "Can do" statements.



WL270S VIETNAMESE 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommended: Successful completion of Vietnamese 1 with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

The Vietnamese 2 course is the second year level in a series of four year courses designed to teach students how to communicate in the target language in all three modes of communication and help them develop an appreciation of the rich Vietnamese cultural perspectives, practices and products. The course provides students’ opportunities to acquire information, recognize distinctive viewpoints, further their knowledge of other disciplines, and address discrete elements of daily life, address topics of self and their immediate environment. This course is aligned with the World Language National Standards, the California World Language State Standards, and California Common Core State Standards. Although there is no AP Vietnamese course in existence, this course has been aligned to the AP World Language themes in order to maintain the American Councils of Foreign Language (ACTFL) and the College Board’s World Language Program expectations that Anaheim Union high School District has adopted. All six units have a series of formative assessments to guide teacher practices and performance based summative assessments to evaluate student progression in their language skills in alignment to the ACTFL "Can do" statements.



WL302F SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 3
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 2 and/or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This is an enriched year-long course for heritage Spanish-speaking students and students enrolled in a dual-language setting at the junior high level.. The major emphasis of this course is the development of Spanish speaking, reading, listening, and writing at an advanced level. The study of Hispanic literature and culture is integrated with Spanish Language Arts. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL302S SPANISH FOR SPAN SPEAKERS 3
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 2 and/or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This is an enriched year-long course for heritage Spanish-speaking students and students enrolled in a dual-language setting at the junior high level.. The major emphasis of this course is the development of Spanish speaking, reading, listening, and writing at an advanced level. The study of Hispanic literature and culture is integrated with Spanish Language Arts. This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL303F SPANISH SPEAKERS 3/ CHICANX CULTURE & IDENTITY
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 2 and/or teacher recommendation. This course satisfied the Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
UC - "E" Approved

The Chicanx Culture and Identity course will explore the marginalization of minority groups in the Spanish Speaking countries and the United States, paying particular attention to how the literature explores racism, discrimination, and rises above oppression. As students read, they will analyze how racism and discrimination has shaped the identity of the writer and their culture. By participating in class discussions students will see how racism and discrimination are still present today and how this affects them. By reading different genres of literature, students will examine the experiences and conditions of each minority group covered in the course and their push towards equality while maintaining their identity. Students will also participate in essay, creative and reflective writing, discussions, and projects, which will allow them to think about their own cultural identity as well as others. Each unit will cover a variety of themes that will allow students to engage in critical scholarship, in order to embrace their cultural identity and that of others.



WL303S SPANISH SPEAKERS 3/ CHICANX CULTURE & IDENTITY
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Spanish For Spanish Speakers 2 and/or teacher recommendation. This course satisfied the Ethnic Studies graduation requirement.
UC - "E" Approved

The Chicanx Culture and Identity course will explore the marginalization of minority groups in the Spanish Speaking countries and the United States, paying particular attention to how the literature explores racism, discrimination, and rises above oppression. As students read, they will analyze how racism and discrimination has shaped the identity of the writer and their culture. By participating in class discussions students will see how racism and discrimination are still present today and how this affects them. By reading different genres of literature, students will examine the experiences and conditions of each minority group covered in the course and their push towards equality while maintaining their identity. Students will also participate in essay, creative and reflective writing, discussions, and projects, which will allow them to think about their own cultural identity as well as others. Each unit will cover a variety of themes that will allow students to engage in critical scholarship, in order to embrace their cultural identity and that of others.



WL340F ARABIC 3
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Arabic 2 P with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Arabic 3 P is a third-year Intermediate level course to help students continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic language, in accordance to the cultural practices of the Arab world. Arabic 3 P helps students to build upon their learning from Arabic 2 P. The main purpose of the Arabic 3 P courses is to continue to develop student proficiency in communication, building upon their learning in Arabic 2 P, by using the Arabic language according to the cultural practices of the Arabic-speaking world. Arabic 3 P takes students with novice-med level to intermediate-low level across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, per ACTFL Performances Guidelines. Arabic 3 P also serves to continue to develop an awareness of the history, geography, and cultural products of the Arabic-speaking world. Students deepen their investigation of community, festivities, cultural norms, practices, and traditions (e.g., gender roles). In addition, Arabic 2 P connects language learning between Arabic, English and the student's home language, if applicable. Upon completion on Arabic 3 P, students will be able to generate questions and responses in Arabic and communicate with people within and beyond the school setting.



WL340S ARABIC 3
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Arabic 2 P with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Arabic 3 P is a third-year Intermediate level course to help students continue to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic language, in accordance to the cultural practices of the Arab world. Arabic 3 P helps students to build upon their learning from Arabic 2 P. The main purpose of the Arabic 3 P courses is to continue to develop student proficiency in communication, building upon their learning in Arabic 2 P, by using the Arabic language according to the cultural practices of the Arabic-speaking world. Arabic 3 P takes students with novice-med level to intermediate-low level across listening, speaking, reading, and writing, per ACTFL Performances Guidelines. Arabic 3 P also serves to continue to develop an awareness of the history, geography, and cultural products of the Arabic-speaking world. Students deepen their investigation of community, festivities, cultural norms, practices, and traditions (e.g., gender roles). In addition, Arabic 2 P connects language learning between Arabic, English and the student's home language, if applicable. Upon completion on Arabic 3 P, students will be able to generate questions and responses in Arabic and communicate with people within and beyond the school setting.



WL370F VIETNAMESE 3
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Vietnamese 2 P with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

The Vietnamese 3 course is the third year level in series of four years courses designed to teach students how to communicate in the target languages in all three modes of communication and help them develop an appreciation of the rich Vietnamese cultural perspectives, practices and products. The course provides students’ opportunities to acquires information, recognize distinctive viewpoints, further their knowledge of other disciplines, and address discrete elements of daily life, address topics of self and their immediate environment. This course is aligned with the World Language National Standards, the California World Language State Standards and California Common Core State Standards. Although there is no AP Vietnamese course in existence, this course has been aligned to the AP World Language themes in order to maintain the American Councils of Foreign Language (ACTFL) and the College Board’s World Languages Program expectations that Anaheim Union High School District has adopted. All six units have a series of formative assessments to guide teacher practices and a performance based summative to evaluate students progression in their language skills in alignment to the ACTFL "Can do" statements.



WL370S VIETNAMESE 3
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Vietnamese 2 P with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

The Vietnamese 3 course is the third year level in series of four years courses designed to teach students how to communicate in the target languages in all three modes of communication and help them develop an appreciation of the rich Vietnamese cultural perspectives, practices and products. The course provides students’ opportunities to acquires information, recognize distinctive viewpoints, further their knowledge of other disciplines, and address discrete elements of daily life, address topics of self and their immediate environment. This course is aligned with the World Language National Standards, the California World Language State Standards and California Common Core State Standards. Although there is no AP Vietnamese course in existence, this course has been aligned to the AP World Language themes in order to maintain the American Councils of Foreign Language (ACTFL) and the College Board’s World Languages Program expectations that Anaheim Union High School District has adopted. All six units have a series of formative assessments to guide teacher practices and a performance based summative to evaluate students progression in their language skills in alignment to the ACTFL "Can do" statements.



WL440F ARABIC 4
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Arabic 3 P with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is designed to provide students with additional opportunities to develop their linguistic and cultural proficiencies. This class will focus on consolidating the skills gained in the previous three levels while improving the ability of students to conserve more accurately and conduct themselves in the Arabic mores. Reading skills are enhanced by exposure to more sophisticated examples of literature, topic of culture, politics, and society. A primary objective of the course is the development of writing skills through free composition exercise in topics of interest to individual students. This course will be offered in hybrid version of students who choose to study online. All activities, Instruction and assessments will be offered through an online course designed by the Arabic AUHSD teachers’ team. This is a two semester course for students with at least three years of Arabic. The structured activities will enable students to perform successfully in formal, academic and other real world situations. In addition, systemic support will increase student control of formal language necessary to function in the broadest range of situations. Grammar is consistently integrated with the content of the reading. Learners are provided with meaningful and personalized activities, which motivate them to improve the quality of the language they produce in speech and writing. In addition to all the requirements for Arabic 4, the honors course will distinguished from Arabic 4 offering more advanced grammar that will be integrated with the content of the readings, Moreover, students will read two Arabic literature work from Naguib Mahfouz novel One Thousand Night (Singbad the Sailor-man). Students at this level are expected to write and present a reflection essay, and develop and illustrated powerpoint presentation as their culminating project. Students are expected to get a minimum of 80% equivalent of B in this course and an oral proficiency of intermediate Med or higher as measured by ACTFL OPI( American Council on Teaching Foreign Language Oral Proficiency Interview)



WL440S ARABIC 4
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Arabic 3 P with a "C" or better or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

This course is designed to provide students with additional opportunities to develop their linguistic and cultural proficiencies. This class will focus on consolidating the skills gained in the previous three levels while improving the ability of students to conserve more accurately and conduct themselves in the Arabic mores. Reading skills are enhanced by exposure to more sophisticated examples of literature, topic of culture, politics, and society. A primary objective of the course is the development of writing skills through free composition exercise in topics of interest to individual students. This course will be offered in hybrid version of students who choose to study online. All activities, Instruction and assessments will be offered through an online course designed by the Arabic AUHSD teachers’ team. This is a two semester course for students with at least three years of Arabic. The structured activities will enable students to perform successfully in formal, academic and other real world situations. In addition, systemic support will increase student control of formal language necessary to function in the broadest range of situations. Grammar is consistently integrated with the content of the reading. Learners are provided with meaningful and personalized activities, which motivate them to improve the quality of the language they produce in speech and writing. In addition to all the requirements for Arabic 4, the honors course will distinguished from Arabic 4 offering more advanced grammar that will be integrated with the content of the readings, Moreover, students will read two Arabic literature work from Naguib Mahfouz novel One Thousand Night (Singbad the Sailor-man). Students at this level are expected to write and present a reflection essay, and develop and illustrated powerpoint presentation as their culminating project. Students are expected to get a minimum of 80% equivalent of B in this course and an oral proficiency of intermediate Med or higher as measured by ACTFL OPI( American Council on Teaching Foreign Language Oral Proficiency Interview)



WL700 SPANISH CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


Spanish Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Spanish language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL700F SPANISH CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


Spanish Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Spanish language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL700Q SPANISH CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
2.5 quarter credits
May be taken as a quarter, semester or year-long course.


Spanish Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Spanish language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL700S SPANISH CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


Spanish Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Spanish language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Spanish speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL710F FRENCH CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th
2.5 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


French Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the French language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of French speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL710S FRENCH CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th
2.5 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


French Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the French language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of French speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL720F KOREAN CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


Korean Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Korean language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Korean speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL720S KOREAN CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


Korean Conversation and Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Korean language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Korean speaking countries and their culture. Students are encouraged to practice the language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL750F CHINESE CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


Chinese Conversation & Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Chinese language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Chinese-speaking countries and their cultures, with an emphasis on Mandarin. Students are encouraged to practice the Mandarin language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL750S CHINESE CONVERSATION & CULTURE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
May be taken as a semester or year-long course.


Chinese Conversation & Culture offers the student an exciting introduction to the Chinese language and culture. This course introduces the basic conversational vocabulary of Chinese-speaking countries and their cultures, with an emphasis on Mandarin. Students are encouraged to practice the Mandarin language, as well as explore and experience cultural differences.



WL910F KOREAN 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the students fundamental skills in Korean. Students learn Korean letters, reading, writing, and fundamental conversation. Students learn Korean vowels, consonants, and correct language structure for basic conversation. Students can construct a simple essay in Korean. Vocabulary and elementary grammar are introduced. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles are emphasized. The skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the language are the essential elements of the course. The methods of correct pronunciation are emphasized.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL910P KOREAN 1
7th - 12th
10.0 credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the students fundamental skills in Korean. Students learn Korean letters, reading, writing, and fundamental conversation. Students learn Korean vowels, consonants, and correct language structure for basic conversation. Students can construct a simple essay in Korean. Vocabulary and elementary grammar are introduced. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles are emphasized. The skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the language are the essential elements of the course. The methods of correct pronunciation are emphasized.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL910S KOREAN 1
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the students fundamental skills in Korean. Students learn Korean letters, reading, writing, and fundamental conversation. Students learn Korean vowels, consonants, and correct language structure for basic conversation. Students can construct a simple essay in Korean. Vocabulary and elementary grammar are introduced. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles are emphasized. The skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the language are the essential elements of the course. The methods of correct pronunciation are emphasized.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL911F MANDARIN 1
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
eLearning
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the fundamental skills in Mandarin. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The reading selections provide an overview of Chinese culture.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL911P MANDARIN 1
8th - 12th
10.0 credits
eLearning


This course teaches the fundamental skills in Mandarin. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The reading selections provide an overview of Chinese culture.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL911S MANDARIN 1
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
eLearning
UC - "E" Approved

This course teaches the fundamental skills in Mandarin. Students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The reading selections provide an overview of Chinese culture.This course meets the approved "E" requirement for UC A-G.



WL920F KOREAN 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: A grade "C" or better in Korean 1 or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Students continue to develop the fundamental language skills in Korean. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles is emphasized. Students will construct a simple essay form in Korean. Topics include writing letters, diary, entries and descriptive essay. Supplementary reading material is selected in various sources: short story, poem, and modern magazine.



WL920P KOREAN 2
8th - 12th
10.0 credits
Recommendation: A grade "C" or better in Korean 1 or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Students continue to develop the fundamental language skills in Korean. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles is emphasized. Students will construct a simple essay form in Korean. Topics include writing letters, diary, entries and descriptive essay. Supplementary reading material is selected in various sources: short story, poem, and modern magazine.



WL920S KOREAN 2
8th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: A grade "C" or better in Korean 1 or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

Students continue to develop the fundamental language skills in Korean. Vocabulary and grammar are expanded. Syntax study including the usage of conjugation and particles is emphasized. Students will construct a simple essay form in Korean. Topics include writing letters, diary, entries and descriptive essay. Supplementary reading material is selected in various sources: short story, poem, and modern magazine.



WL921P MANDARIN 2
8th - 12th
10.0 credits
Recommendation: Successful completion of Mandarin 1, or teacher recommendation.
UC - "E" Approved

(eLearning) Students continue to develop the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with the added component of research and presentation. Research topics of a comparative nature between the Mandarin and the American ways of life are a major focus, and oral presentations are required with the associated research. Reading selections are broader in scope and content, with emphasis in the development of writing styles and reading comprehension.



WL998 WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVE
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Junior High


This course code number is used to designate credit for world language courses taken outside the District and not offered in the Anaheim Union High School District.


World language sequencing chart