Foreign Language

Courses are offered based on demand, teacher availability and certification.

FRENCH

34101 French IA - 2 Trimesters - CHS 9 10 11 12
34102 French IB
The purpose of this course is to give students a basic knowledge of the French language. Emphasis is placed on understanding and using French. Students learn basic grammar structures and build a vocabulary base by practicing in conversational situations and by reading and writing. Students develop cultural awareness and learn about French-speaking people of the world.

34111 French IIA - 2 Trimesters - CHS 10 11 12
34112 French IIB 
Prerequisite: French I with a “C” or better 
A solid understanding of skills and vocabulary presented in French I is essential. Students learn the major grammatical structures of the language through listening, reading, writing and speaking activities. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary expansion and the structure of the language. Most of the class will be conducted in French. Students who complete the class with an “A” or a “B” should be able to test into the first semester of a second year university French class.

JAPANESE

34301 Japanese IA - 2 Trimesters - PHS 9 10 11 12
34302 Japanese IB
This two-trimester course is designed to introduce students to communication in Japanese and to the Japanese culture. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to comprehend simple oral and written communication on a variety of topics. Read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Introduce themselves in Japanese. Employ the Japanese language both within and beyond the classroom. Understand the practices, products and perspectives of the Japanese people.

34311 Japanese IIA - 2 Trimesters - PHS 10 11 12
34312 Japanese IIB 
Prerequisite: Japanese I with a “C” or better 
This two-trimester course is designed to develop communication skills in Japanese and understanding of Japanese culture within a limited scope. The students will be encouraged to apply their new skills and knowledge in other disciplines, to compare native language to Japanese and to participate in multicultural communities. Knowledge of basic structures and vocabulary introduced in Japanese I will be reviewed and expanded to allow the student to communicate in real-life situations.

34321 Japanese IIIA - 2 Trimesters - PHS 11 12
34322 Japanese IIIB 
Prerequisite: Japanese II with “C” or better 
This two-trimester course is designed to achieve a greater degree of communication skills in Japanese and understanding of Japanese culture. It will further the student’s ability to use Japanese in the community. Connecting with other disciplines and comparing the native language to Japanese will be stressed and expanded.

34331 Japanese IV A - 2 Trimesters - PHS 12
34332 Japanese IV B 
Prerequisite: Japanese III with “C” or better 
This two-trimester course is designed to broaden the knowledge of Japanese culture and command of communication skills in Japanese. Skills will be refined through connection with other disciplines as well as comparison of language and culture in authentic contexts. It will increase the ease and confidence with which the students uses the language in the global community.

SPANISH

34001 Spanish IA - 2 Trimesters - CHS/HHS/PHS 9 10 11 12
34002 Spanish IB
Emphasis is placed on understanding and speaking Spanish. Students learn basic grammar structures and build a vocabulary base by practicing in conversational situations and in reading and writing. Students develop cultural awareness and learn about the Spanish-speaking people of the world.

34011 Spanish IIA - 2 Trimesters - CHS/HHS/PHS 10 11 12
34012 Spanish IIB
Prerequisite: Spanish IB with “C” or better
A solid understanding of all skills and vocabulary presented in Spanish I is essential. Students continue to learn major grammatical structures of the language through listening, reading, writing and speaking activities. Students who complete the class with an “A” or “B” should consider taking Spanish 1101 and 1102 for college credit through the Early College program.

34061 Spanish 101 - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS/PHS 11 12  
84061 Spanish 101 DC    
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish IIB with “C” or better
This college level course introduces basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Spanish. Students will become acquainted with the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Successful completion of Spanish 1101 may provide 4 ISU credits and be applied toward Objective 4 at ISU. GEM Area 5 L

34071 Spanish 102 - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS 11 12
84071 Spanish 102 DC
Prerequisite: Spanish 101
This college level course introduces basic communication skills and grammatical structures in Spanish and is intended to acquaint students with the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Successful completion of Spanish 1102 may provide 4 ISU credits. GEM Area 5 L

34081 Spanish 201 - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS/PHS 11 12      
84081 Spanish 201 DC
Prerequisite: Spanish 102
Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students’ communication skills in Spanish. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Spanish language. GEM Area 9

34082 Spanish 202 - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS 11 12
84082 Spanish 202 DC
Prerequisite: Spanish 201
Extensive review of grammatical structures and continued emphasis on developing students’ communication skills in Spanish. Contrastive study of culture as reflected in the Spanish language. GEM Area 9

34091 Spanish for Healthcare Professions I - 1 Trimester - CHS   (DC) 12
84091 Spanish for Healthcare Professions I DC
Prerequisite: Spanish 101 and Spanish 102
The course is designed to teach healthcare professionals to communicate proficiently with Spanish speaking patents.  Integrates thematically related vocabulary, grammar and culture with an emphasis on occupational communication culture.

34092 Spanish for Healthcare Professions II - 1 Trimester – CHS   (DC) 12
84091 Spanish for Healthcare Professions II DC
Prerequisite: Spanish for Healthcare Professions I
This course is a continuation of Spanish for Healthcare Professions I.  This course is designed to teach healthcare professionals to communicate proficiently with Spanish speaking patients.  Integrates thematically related vocabulary, grammar and culture with an emphasis on occupational communication culture.