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Foreign Language Department Vision Statement:

The Foreign Language Department of St. Mary’s Academy fosters the knowledge and application of FL and an appreciation and respect for world cultures. As a result, students will have the foundation and motivation to develop a global perspective.

St. Mary's Foreign Language department offers students four languages: German, French, Spanish, and Latin. Through reading, writing, speaking, games, skits, and songs students not only enjoy learning to converse in another language but develop knowledge about the culture as well.

Courses Offered

German I-V
French I-VI
Latin I
Spanish I-VI

First-year Languages
Grade: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Requirement/1.0
Length: 1 Year

French I, German I, and Spanish I develop basic speaking and comprehension skills. Much of the time in class is spent practicing for proficiency in four skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A study of the geography and culture of countries where the language is spoken is an integral part of each course.

Second-year Languages
Grade: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: 1st-year Language
Credit: Requirement/1.0
Length: 1 Year

French II, German II, and Spanish II continue to emphasize skills learned during the first year. Students are involved in guided conversations, readings, dialogues, and writing. The study of culture and geography continues. Students are expected to converse in the second language during class.

Third-year Languages
Grade: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: 2nd-year Language or Instructor Consent
Credit: Elective/1.0
Length: 1 Year

French III, German III, and Spanish III emphasize maintaining and improving proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students apply what they have previously learned in original and creative fashions. Students are expected to converse in the language, and the course is taught in the language of study.

Fourth-year Languages
Grade: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: 3rd-year Language or Instructor Consent
Credit: Elective/1.0
Length: 1 Year

French IV, German IV, and Spanish IV place emphasis on developing fluency in the language of study. Incorporated into the course is a concentrated study of authentic literature. Students continue to practice at an advanced level and are expected to converse entirely in the language of study.

Fifth-year Languages
Grade: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: 4th year Language or Instructor Consent
Credit: Elective/1.0
Length: 1 Year

French V, German V, and Spanish V emphasize an introduction to the college-level study of language. Students are expected to continue developing proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Incorporated into the study of language is the use of authentic plays, novels, magazines, and newspapers. Students have the option of taking this course as an AP course. All students, whether designated AP or not, may take the AP language exam.

French/Spanish 6
Grade: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: French/Spanish 5
Credit: Elective/1.0
Length: 1 Year

French 6 and Spanish 6 are advanced, comprehensive classes in which students enhance their proficiency in all aspects of the language. Students speak in a variety of formal and informal situations, review grammar, read and explicate authentic literature, and write papers. Throughout the course they continue to study and experience the culture. There are opportunities to volunteer in local programs serving French or Spanish speaking clients. Students will prepare for and may choose to take the Advanced Placement exam, whether the student is designated AP or not.

Latin I

Grade: 9,10,11,12

Prerequisite: None

Credit: 1.0

Length: 1 Year

Latin I introduces both language and culture of ancient Romans with an emphasis on the strong link between that language and languages of today. Students develop speaking and listening skills, but emphasis is on written expression and reading skills, especially vocabulary and syntax. (Latin II begins 2007-08)

Foreign Language Department

Dena Stock-Marquez, Department Chair (Teacher's Website - Spanish 4)

(Teacher's Website - Spanish 5) (Teacher's Website - Spanish 6)