Foreign Language
Catholic High School offers four languages: French, Spanish, German and Latin. Latin will place emphasis on primary source translation instead of conversational skills. Additional language classes may be available through our Dual Enrollment program with UAH.
Level One
The language is introduced through a proficiency-based program that helps the student to develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Cultural themes and basic conversational patterns are taught.
One credit
Level Two
Material from the first level is reviewed and a more detailed study of vocabulary and grammar is included. More complex structures of the language along with the intermediate conversational skills are presented and cultural themes of the first level are expanded.
Prerequisite: C average in Level One or Placement Test
One credit
Level Three
More advanced conversational skills are emphasized. The finer points of grammar are given due attention. Translation skills are developed. Significant historical figures, authors and the literature of the target language are studied.
Prerequisite: C average in Level Two
One credit
Level Four
Continuance of skills emphasized in level three with emphasis on history, music, art, literature and refinement of grammatical structures.
Prerequisite: C average in Level Three
One credit
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