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Italian School

 

The Central California School of Italian Language and Culture has been offering classes in the Italian language in the Central Valley since 1974. Four levels of classes are held at St. Mary's High School in Stockton.  We have professional teachers who will give you exposure to Italian and the culture and make learning the language fun. More emphasis is placed on learning conversational skills than on learning grammar. Throughout the school year all students have the opportunity to participate in social and cultural events presented by the school.

 

Where: St. Mary's High School, 5648 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, California  

 

When : All Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m.

Students may register on the first night of class, and then class will begin at 8 p.m. following registration.

 

Cost : per Individual: $135 per year  

 

 

Course Descriptions

 

6110 French 1

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: Placement Test or C in CP English

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

This course aims to develop the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammar is taught functionally. Specific objectives are: 1) to teach the student to use the French language correctly in everyday situations; 2) to develop an insight into the French culture as expressed in the language.

 

6120 French 2

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: C- or better in French 1

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of the course are: 1) to develop fluency in spoken and written French within the range of the vocabulary and interests of the student; 2) to develop further the vocabulary and interests of the student through the use of oral presentations; 3) to develop further an insight and an appreciation of the French people and their culture. This course must be taken in the year immediately following French 1.

 

6130 French 3

Grade Level: 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: C+ in French 2

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of this course are: 1) further development and mastery of the language by an intensive review of grammar; 2) further development of oral skills in the language through the use of oral presentations; 3) to acquire a wider reading vocabulary; 4) to develop deeper insights into French culture. This course must be taken immediately following French 2.

 

6140 French 4

Grade Level: 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: B in French 3

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of the course are: 1) to further develop communication skills in the language; 2) to maintain French as a means of communication in the classroom; 3) to advance the ability to speak and understand complex sentence structure; 4) to expand awareness of French culture. This course must be taken immediately following French 3.

 

6210 Italian 1

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: Placement Test or C in CP English

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of the course are: 1) proper pronunciation, articulation, and ease of expression; 2) teaching of simple conversation and mastery of basic vocabulary and structural principles; 3) introduction to cultural aspects of Italian people; 4) development of reading skills by reading from the text and other supplementary selections chosen by the instructor; 5) writing translation of simple statements from English to Italian; 6) translation of simple Italian into English.

 

6220 Italian 2

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: C- or better in Italian 1

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of the course are: 1) to increase the ability to understand and communicate orally in the language within the range of students' experience; 2) to be able to read with considerable degree of accuracy short passages and newspaper and magazine articles of a non-technical nature; 3) to study basic Italian grammar not covered in Italian 1. This course must be taken in the year immediately following Italian 1.

 

6230 Italian 3

Grade Level: 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: C+ or better in Italian 2

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of the course are: 1) further development of the oral skills of the language through a discussion of the literature being read; 2) the acquisition of a wider reading vocabulary; 3) the development of deeper insights into Italian culture and history through a broad survey of Italian writings, short stories, articles, etc.

 

6240 Italian 4

Grade Level: 12 Year Course

Prerequisite: B or better in Italian 3

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of the course are: 1) to further develop skills in the language by an intensive review of grammar; 2) to further develop oral skill in the language; 3) to acquire a wider reading vocabulary; 4) to develop a deeper appreciation of Italian culture.

 

6313 Conversational Spanish

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Semester Course

Prerequisite: None

5 Credits

 

The objective of this course is to facilitate and encourage oral competency in the Spanish language. The class will focus on Spanish vocabulary and culture. The class will incorporate the use of group discussion, television programs, DVDs and songs to explore the Hispanic world. The course of study will not be the

same for both semesters and the student has the option to take this course in the fall, spring or both semesters.

 

6310 Spanish 1

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: Placement Test or C in CP English

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

This class develops language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Emphasis is on teaching through linguistic patterns. A modified audio-lingual approach is used. Grammar is taught functionally. Specific objectives are: 1) to teach the student to use the Spanish language correctly in every day situations commensurate with his maturity and interest; 2) to develop an insight into Hispanic culture as expressed in the language.

 

6320 Spanish 2

Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: C- or better in Spanish 1

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

Sequential development based on Spanish 1 continues. More emphasis is placed on verbal and written expression. Specific objectives are: 1) to develop further the ability to comprehend and speak Spanish with a fluency within the scope of the student's vocabulary and maturity; 2) to introduce the new grammatical patterns of level II; 3) to continue the study and appreciation of Hispanic Civilization. This course must be taken in the year immediately following Spanish 1.

 

6330 Spanish 3

Grade Level: 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: C+ in Spanish 2

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The aims of the course are: 1) to develop the skills of reading and speaking through the use of original oral presentations, both individual and group; 2) to enrich the vocabulary and grammar of the student by analysis of the various meanings and uses of words from the required readings; 3) to develop an ability to express oneself in written Spanish through the mode of original compositions; 4) to further the knowledge of Spanish speaking peoples and their various cultures; 5) to continue the basics of Spanish grammar and study, in-depth, the troublesome areas; 6) to read and discuss selections from Hispanic literature. Course must be taken immediately following Spanish 2.

 

6340 Spanish 4

Grade Level: 11, 12

Year Course

Prerequisite: B in Spanish 3

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA

 

The objectives of the course are: 1) to further develop the students' reading and writing ability; 2) to read and discuss selections from Hispanic literature; 3) to conduct the class in Spanish as much as possible; 4) to achieve greater fluency in speaking and expressing oneself as clearly and accurately as possible in Spanish; 5) to review and to continue the study of Spanish grammar; 6) Students are required to speak Spanish as much as possible. Course must be taken immediately following Spanish 3.

 

6410 American Sign Language 1

Grade Level: 9-12

Year Course

Prerequisite: Placement Test or C in CP English

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA Pending

 

This a first year American Sign Language class designed to introduce students to the language of the Deaf as well as their culture and history. Religious signs will also be incorporated into the curriculum.

 

6420 American Sign Language 2

Grade Level: 10-12

Year Course

Prerequisite: C- in ASL

10 Credits

Permission: None

UC, CSU, NCAA Pending

 

This second year American Sign Language class is designed to further expand the students' knowledge of the language and culture of the Deaf as well as religious signs. Grammar and maintaining the flow of conversation will be emphasized. As much of the class as possible will be conducted in ASL.

 

 

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Computer :: Foreign Language :: Business/Work Experience:: Fine Arts :: Student Service

:: University of California and California State University Requirements

 


 

St. Mary's High School
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207