World Languages

The goal of the department of World Languages at Servite is to develop students' communication skills across linguistic, ethnic, cultural, ideological, and national boundaries. The World Languages faculty wants to help students to develop an understanding of other cultures within the target language. At Servite, we believe that faith-filled leaders have an awareness and appreciation for different ways of life. By studying Spanish, French, or Mandarin, students exercise different patterns of thought that grant them a wider understanding of the world beyond our campus.

HIGHLIGHTS

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, as one of their services to the school community will be working on a newsletter for all Spanish students. View their first edition.

Selected Spanish students who take AP are able to attain an invitation to their subject honor society called Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, also known as “SHH” is a national organization. The chapter of SHH at Servite High School is named “Los Frailes”. This chapter recognizes all bylaws of the national society. The purpose of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high achievement in Spanish by students of secondary schools and to promote continuity of interest in Hispanic studies.

Courses

Academic

6101 CP Spanish 1
Year Course – Freshmen - Required for graduation
Spanish 1 is an introductory course. Elementary grammar and vocabulary will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, and speaking the language. Hispanic culture will be explored and discussed.

6301 CP Spanish 2
Year Course - Sophomores - Required for graduation
Spanish 2 continues the basic principles and introduces more patterns that are grammatical. Emphasis will be on reading for comprehension and oral expression. Students continue their study of the Hispanic culture.

6401 CP Spanish 3
Year Course - Juniors - Required for graduation
Spanish 3 continues the basic principles and introduces more grammatical patterns with an emphasis on the written and spoken language. Hispanic history and culture comprise the basis of compositions and discussions.

6202 CP French 1
Year Course - Freshmen - Required for graduation
An introductory course in reading, writing, and speaking modern French. This course emphasizes the study of French and global francophone cultures through elementary grammar and vocabulary. This course is taught in French and English. Every effort will be made to create an immersive environment for students to acquire French more quickly and effectively.

6302 CP French 2
Year Course - Sophomores - Required for graduation
French 2 extends the principles of French 1 and introduces students to more complex grammatical patterns, including compound tenses and moods. We focus on developing speaking, reading, and writing simultaneously and aim to develop a robust working vocabulary. This class is conducted almost entirely in French and students are expected to use French in class. Every effort is made to create an authentically immersive classroom environment.

6402 CP French 3
Year Course - Juniors - Required for graduation
With knowledge of essential grammar, and descriptive and culturally relevant vocabulary, students in French 3 deepen their understanding of their place in the francophone world through a richer study of global francophone history, art, and culture. Students at this level continue developing key grammar and vocabulary for conversational proficiency. This class is conducted almost exclusively in French and students are encouraged and expected to speak French as much as possible. Every effort is made to create an authentically immersive environment.

Honors

6151 HP Spanish 1
Year Course - Freshmen
Prerequisite: Selection for Honors Placement
Spanish 1 is an introductory course. Elementary grammar and vocabulary will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, and speaking the language. Hispanic culture will be explored and discussed.

6351 HP Spanish 2
Year Course - Sophomores
Prerequisites: B+ or better in HP Spanish 1 OR an A or better in their previous CP Spanish 1 WITH Teacher Approval
Spanish 2 continues the basic principles and introduces more patterns that are grammatical. Emphasis will be on reading for comprehension and oral expression. Students continue their study of the Hispanic culture.

6451 HP Spanish 3
Year Course - Juniors
Prerequisites: B+ or better HP Spanish 2 OR an A or better in their previous CP Spanish 2 WITH Teacher Approval.
Spanish 3 continues the basic principles and introduces more grammatical patterns with an emphasis on the written and spoken language. Hispanic history and culture comprise the basis of compositions and discussions.

6461 HP Spanish 4
Year Course - Seniors
Prerequisites: B+ or better in HP Spanish 3 OR A or better in their previous CP Spanish 3 WITH Teacher Approval.
HP Spanish 4 has more of an emphasis on the spoken language as well as composition continuing to learn Hispanic culture and re-emphasizing previously learned Spanish grammar and structure.

6252 HP French 1
Year Course - Freshmen
Prerequisite: Selection for Honors Placement
An introductory course in reading, writing, and speaking modern French. This course emphasizes the study of French and global francophone cultures through elementary grammar and vocabulary. This course is taught in French and English. Every effort will be made to create an immersive environment for students to acquire French more quickly and effectively.

6352 HP French 2
Year Course - Sophomores
Prerequisites: B+ or better in HP French 1 OR an A or better in their previous CP French WITH Teacher Approval.
French 2 extends the principles of French 1 and introduces students to more complex grammatical patterns, including compound tenses and moods. We focus on developing speaking, reading, and writing simultaneously and aim to develop a robust working vocabulary. This class is conducted almost entirely in French and students are expected to use French in class. Every effort is made to create an authentically immersive classroom environment.

6452 HP French 3
Year Course - Juniors
Prerequisites: B+ or better in HP French 2 OR an A or better in their previous CP French 2 WITH Teacher Approval.
With knowledge of essential grammar, and descriptive and culturally relevant vocabulary, students in French 3 deepen their understanding of their place in the francophone world through a richer study of global francophone history, art, and culture. Students at this level continue developing key grammar and vocabulary for conversational proficiency. This class is conducted almost exclusively in French and students are encouraged and expected to speak French as much as possible. Every effort is made to create an authentically immersive environment.

6462 HP French 4
Year Course - Seniors
Prerequisites: B+ or better in HP french 3 OR an A or better in their previous CP French 3 WITH Teacher Approval.
Continuation of French 3, with an emphasis on French Literature, oral discussion, and writing.

AP

6481 AP Spanish Language and Culture
Year Course - Seniors
Prerequisite: B+ or better HP Spanish 3 OR an A or better in their previous CP Spanish 3 WITH Teacher Approval.
AP Spanish Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate-level college course in Spanish. Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).

6484 AP French
Year Course - Seniors
Prerequisit: B+ or better in HP French 3 OR an A or better in their previous CP French 3 WITH Teacher Approval.
This is an intensive course in French with an emphasis on the study of French Literature. Additional work in composition, grammar, and preparation for the AP examination is required.

6486 AP Chinese Language
Year Course - Seniors
Prerequisite: B+ or better in HP Mandarin 3 OR an A or better in their previous CP Mandarin 3 WITH Teacher Approval.
This AP Chinese Language and Culture course is designed to refine students’ proficiency skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while expanding the range of vocabulary and grammar points within six important and challenging units: China’s Holidays, A Trip to Yunnan, Gender Equality, Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation, China’s History, and The World is Getting Smaller. The study of these units will provide students with opportunities to practice interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills within practical, interesting, and authentic contexts. Both the teacher and students use Chinese exclusively in class.