World Language

East Brunswick High School

Anyone can learn to speak a second language. The varied world language curricula afford students the opportunity to begin or continue their study of modern world languages, including French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish. The ability to communicate effectively in another language takes a long time. Therefore, students are encouraged to continue their language study through graduation. East Brunswick Public Schools is committed to a well-articulated World Language program that prepares students to participate in a global community. Students who are in grades 11 and 12 have the options for AP Language and Culture in these languages: Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, Italian AP Language and Culture. In addition, there are non-AP courses like French for Business H, Spanish for Business H, Spanish for the Medical Profession H, Made in Italy H, Italian VI H, Spanish VI H, French VI H, Contemporary German Issues or German in the 21st Century H.

Learning a world language is a natural and rewarding process and studies have shown a positive relationship between world language study and SAT scores. The world language classroom is exciting! The emphasis is on learning how to speak and understand a language and its culture. Students access the internet for authentic material such as newspapers, magazines and videos. The instructional sequence provides opportunities to use language through meaningful interactive experiences enriched by culturally authentic content. Students also have the opportunity to augment their learning with honor societies, club activities, field trips and classroom projects.

The World Language Program

World Language Courses

For students wishing to begin a new language or a second or third language, that option is available when there is sufficient enrollment. The World Language flow charts show the typical sequence of languages. East Brunswick Public Schools offers these levels at the indicated grade levels when there is sufficient enrollment. The East Brunswick Public School district is committed to a language sequence of one language so that students will have achieved a usable proficiency in that language.

Graduation Requirements

The East Brunswick Public School district requires ten credits of a world language for graduation. In order for students to develop a stronger proficiency in both language and cultural understanding, East Brunswick recommends the longest possible sequence of one language. As newly arrived students from their native country, English language learners may use their native language to satisfy the requirement when entering the ninth grade or at subsequent grade levels. Students who have been speaking their native language since a very young age and throughout their prior educational experience will satisfy five credits toward the world language requirement for graduation.

College Requirements

Spanish Courses

1787 - World Cultures

Grade 10-12 | Credits: 5

This course is designed to introduce students to the Spanish language and culture. World Cultures emphasizes very simple vocabulary applied in real-life scenarios so that students can speak and understand the language at the most basic level within predictable areas of need. Spanish culture is introduced to students through functional life-skills instruction, as the students will be performing daily tasks and learning corresponding Spanish vocabulary.

Proficiency Level: Novice Low

1230 - Spanish I

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

This course is activity-centered with emphasis on speaking and listening. Spanish is in constant use in the classroom. The focus is on building a working vocabulary, including common idioms and phrases. Students learn words and very basic and relevant grammatical structures. Teachers also introduce elementary principles of reading and writing. Interest is also stimulated through the study of the customs and day-to-day activities of people whose native language is Spanish.

Proficiency Level: Novice Low to Novice Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1231 - Spanish II

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

Spanish II further develops the basic language skills with emphasis on communication in the language, thus enabling students to apply what they have learned. Teachers give students the opportunity to improve their ability to communicate effectively in new situations that they are likely to encounter in Spanish-speaking countries. While students learn language, they are simultaneously learning Spanish culture.

Proficiency Level: Novice Mid to Novice High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1232 - Spanish III

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

Students have the opportunity to enhance the language skills learned in levels one and two. The instruction in this course is oriented toward the development of students' enhanced control of the communicative functions and structures addressed in previous levels. Students communicate meaning in realistic situations. Teachers embed student learning with multicultural patterns found in the Spanish language and cultural traditions. Students develop skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. They also deepen their cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.

Proficiency Level: Novice High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1233 - Spanish IV

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

Spanish IV continues the practical use of language while expanding language skills. Videos, oral presentations and outside readings are a part of the course. Teachers review grammatical principles in oral and written work, and they provide an opportunity for the development of a deeper understanding of the Spanish/Hispanic culture.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1235 - Spanish IV H

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

This is a vigorous course designed for the serious student of Spanish. Spanish IV Honors differs from Spanish IV in that students study the language in greater depth. Videos, oral presentations and outside readings are a regular part of the course. Students complete special projects designed to increase and demonstrate their Spanish linguistic and cultural proficiency. Students who meet the prerequisites and who plan to take the Advanced Placement test in subsequent years are encouraged to consider this course.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1237 - Spanish V

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course is for students who are not interested in preparing for the Advanced Placement exam, but who want to increase their language proficiency and continue their study of Spanish culture. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activity are a regular part of the course. Within relevant context, students learn structures needed to discuss, comprehend and compose. Readings from Spanish-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1238 - Spanish V H

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course is for students who want to increase their language proficiency and continue their study of Spanish culture. Spanish V H differs from Spanish V in that the students study the language in greater depth. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Advanced grammatical structures needed to discuss, comprehend, and compose are taught in context. Readings of works from Spanish-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions. Students complete special projects designed to increase and demonstrate their Spanish proficiency. Students who plan to take the Advanced Placement course the following year are encouraged to consider this course.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1239 - Spanish VI

Grade 11 – 12 | Credits: 5

This course, a sequel to Spanish V, is designed for students who are interested in the Spanish language and culture without the rigors of Honors or AP. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Within relevant context, students learn structures necessary to discuss, comprehend and compose. Readings from Spanish-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1240 - Spanish VI H

Grade 11 – 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course, a sequel to Spanish V H or AP, is designed for students who wish to continue their study of the Spanish language and cultures in countries where Spanish is spoken. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. The pace of this class is more rigorous than Level VI. Within relevant context, students learn advanced structures necessary to discuss, comprehend and compose. Readings from Spanish-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1890 - Spanish for Business H

Grades 11 - 12 | Credits: 5

This course will introduce students to the opportunities available using Spanish in the business world and develop their skills to be successful in this environment. Students will study marketing, international commerce, negotiations, business plans, interpreting business documents and interviewing techniques. Spanish for Business Honors will provide students with real world use of Spanish . This course will develop students’ Spanish proficiency through interpreting information, communicating interpersonally and presenting information.

1891 - Spanish for the Medical Profession H

Grades 11 - 12 | Credits: 5

This course will develop students’ Spanish proficiency through interpreting information, communicating interpersonally and presenting information at the pre-advanced level of the K-12 proficiency guidelines as defined by the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages. This course will develop students' understanding of the use of Spanish in the public health and medical professions.

1242 - AP Spanish Language and Culture

Grade 11 - 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This demanding course covers the equivalent of the third-year college course in advanced Spanish composition and conversation. There is a focus on advanced oral, listening, reading and grammatical skills. This course prepares the students for the Advanced Placement exam through intensive practice in hearing formal and informal Spanish, inviting expository passages, and in reading material from a wide range of literary sources. This course is a prerequisite for A.P. Spanish Literature.

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1241 - AP Spanish Literature

Grade 12 | Credits: 5

In this demanding course, students develop interpretive and analytical skills through the study of literary works by major authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Federico Garcia Lorca, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Ana María Matute and Miguel Unamuno. The course includes listening to lectures concerning literary works, taking notes and discussing the lectures. Class discussions also address literary analysis of passages from the various works. This course prepares students for the A.P. Spanish Literature exam.

French Courses

1205 - French V

Grade 10, 12 | Credits: 5

This course is for students who are not interested in preparing for the Advanced Placement exam at this time, but who want to increase their language proficiency and continue their study of the French culture. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Students learn structures needed to discuss, comprehend and compose in context. Readings of works from French-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1206 - French V H

Grades 10, 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course is for students who want to increase their language proficiency and continue their study of French culture. French V H differs from French V in that the students study the language in greater depth. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Students learn advanced grammatical structures needed to discuss, comprehend and compose in context. Readings of works from French-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions. Students complete special projects designed to increase and demonstrate their French proficiency. Students who plan to take the Advanced Placement course the following year are encouraged to consider this course.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1208 - French VI

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5

This course, a sequel to French V, is designed for students who are interested in the French language and culture without the rigors of Honors or AP. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Within relevant context, students learn structures necessary to discuss, comprehend and compose. Readings from French-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1207 - French VI H

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course, a sequel to French V H or AP, is designed for students who wish to continue their study of French language and cultures in countries where French is spoken. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. The pace of this class is more rigorous than Level VI. Within relevant context, students learn advanced structures necessary to discuss, comprehend and compose. Readings from French -speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1226 - French for Business H

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5

This course will introduce students to the opportunities available using French in the business world and develop their skills to be successful in this environment. Students will study marketing, international commerce, negotiations, business plans, interpreting business documents and interviewing techniques. French for Business Honors provides students with real world use of French. This course will develop students’ French proficiency of interpreting information, communicating interpersonally and presenting information.

1209 - AP French Language and Culture

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This demanding course covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced French composition and conversation stressing advanced oral, listening, reading and grammatical skills. Students prepare for the Advanced Placement exam through intensive practice in hearing formal and informal French, in writing expository passages, and in reading material from a wide range of literary sources.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

German Courses

East Brunswick Public Schools' German Program earned the AATG CENTER OF EXCELLENCE certification.

In 2017-2018, the American Association of Teachers of German recognized East Brunswick Public School's German Program at HMS, CJHS and EBHS as a German Center of Excellence. Our program is the only German program in the state of NJ to receive this certification.

1210 - German I

Grade 10 - 12 | Credits: 5

Open to all students, this course is activity-centered with emphasis on speaking and listening. German is in constant use in the classroom. Students build working vocabulary, including common idioms and phrases and begin to learn precision in the use of words and grammatical structures. Students also learn elementary principles of reading and writing. Interest is also stimulated through the study of the customs and day-to-day activities of people whose native language is German.

Proficiency Level: Novice Low to Novive Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1211 - German II

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

German II further develops the basic language skills with emphasis on communication in the language thus enabling students to apply what they have learned. Teachers give students the opportunity to continue in the progressive ability to communicate effectively in the new situations that they will encounter in German-speaking countries. Study of German culture is part of language practice.

Proficiency Level: Novice Mid to Novice High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1212 - German III

Grades 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

Students have the opportunity to enhance the language skills learned in levels one and two. Instruction is oriented towards the development of the students' more complete control of the communicative functions and structures addressed earlier. Students communicate meaning in realistic situations and use multicultural patterns found in the German language and traditions. Skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing the German language, as well as cultural understanding, are developed.

Proficiency Level: Novice Mid to Novice High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1213 - German IV H

Grades 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

German IV H provides students the opportunity to study the spoken and written language in greater depth. Videos, oral presentations and outside readings are a regular part of the course. Students complete special projects designed to increase and demonstrate their German proficiency. This course is for students who want to increase their language proficiency and continue their study of German culture. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Students learn advanced grammatical structures needed to discuss, comprehend and compose within context. Readings of works from German-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions. Students complete special projects designed to increase and demonstrate their German proficiency.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1214 - German V H

Grades 10 – 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course is for students who want to increase their language proficiency and continue their study of German culture. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Students learn advanced grammatical structures needed to discuss, comprehend and compose in context. Readings of works from German-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions. Students complete special projects designed to increase and demonstrate their German proficiency. Students who plan to take the Advanced Placement course in a subsequent year are encouraged to consider this course.

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1223 - German VI H

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1224 - Germany in the 21st Century Honors

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5

This course will examine the influence of 21st Century Germany on the world stage, preparing students for global citizenship. Students will develop abilities in interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication. They will use German in meaningful contexts in a variety of activities. Course materials include videos, short articles, movies, statistics, podcasts, advertisements and songs, providing students with varied perspectives on German business, pop-culture, STEM, and current events.

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1225 – Contemporary German Issues Honors

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5

This course will examine contemporary issues in Germany. It is for students who want to deepen their language and cultural proficiency. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Students learn advanced structures necessary to discuss, comprehend and compose in context. Readings from German-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions. Course materials include videos, short articles, movies, statistics, podcasts, advertisements and songs.

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1215 - AP German Language and Culture

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This demanding course covers the equivalent of the third-year college course in advanced German composition and conversation. There is a focus on stressing advanced oral, listening, reading and grammatical skills. This course prepares the students for the Advanced Placement exam through intensive practice in hearing formal and informal German, inviting expository passages, and in reading material from a wide range of literary sources.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

Italian Courses

1216 - Italian I

Grade 10 | Credits: 5

Open to select students, this course is activity-centered with emphasis on speaking and listening. Italian is in constant use in the classroom. The building of a working vocabulary, including common idioms and phrases, is very important. Teachers also introduce precision in the use of words and grammatical structures. Students also learn elementary principles of reading and writing. Interest is also stimulated through the study of the customs and day-to-day activities of people whose native language is Italian.

Proficiency Level: Novice Low to Novice Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1217 - Italian II

Grades 10-12 | Credits: 5

Open to select students, Italian II further develops the basic language skills with emphasis on communication in the language, thus enabling students to apply what they have learned. Students have the opportunity to continue in the progressive ability to communicate effectively in new situations that they will encounter in Italian-speaking countries. Study of Italian culture is part of language practice.

Proficiency Level: Novice Mid to Novice High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1220 - Italian V H

Grades 10, 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course is for students who want to increase their language proficiency and continue their study of Italian language and culture. Readings, oral presentations, videos and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Students learn structures needed to discuss, comprehend and compose in context. Readings of works from Italian-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions. Students who plan to take the Advanced Placement course the following year are encouraged to consider this course.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1221 - Italian VI H

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This course, a sequel to Italian V H or AP, is designed for students who wish to continue their study of Italian language and cultures in countries where Italian is spoken. Videos, oral presentations, outside readings and interactive activities are a regular part of the course. Students learn advanced structures necessary to discuss, comprehend and compose within cultural context. Readings from Italian-speaking countries serve as a springboard for discussion and compositions.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1247 - Made in Italy: Food, Fashion and STEAM H

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5 | Availability Based on Sufficient Enrollment

This course, a sequel to Italian VI H or AP, is designed for students who wish to continue their study of Italian language and cultures in countries where Italian is spoken. This course will examine the influence of the Made-in-Italy brand, a symbol of some of the most coveted foods and products from around the world. This course will tour the various regions of Italy and examine the foods, products and businesses for which they are most famous. It will give students a good understanding of the businesses that revolve around Italian products both in the United States and in Italy and help prepare them for careers in the USA where knowledge of Italian language and culture is important.

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1222 - AP Italian Language and Culture

Grades 11, 12 | Credits: 5 | Dual-Credit Option

This demanding course covers the equivalent of the third-year college course in advanced Italian composition and conversation. It stresses advanced oral, listening, reading and grammatical skills. This course prepares the students for the Advanced Placement exam through intensive practice in hearing formal and informal Italian, inviting expository passages, and in reading material from a wide range of literary sources.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

Mandarin Courses

1227 - Mandarin I

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

This course introduces students to Chinese culture and the basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Simplified Mandarin. It is for students with no prior experience in the study and use of Mandarin. This course is activity-centered with emphasis on speaking and listening. Mandarin is in constant use in the classroom. Students build working vocabulary, including common idioms and phrases. In addition, the teacher introduces some areas of precision in the use of words and sentence structures. Interest is also stimulated through the study of the customs and day-to-day activities of people whose native language is Mandarin.

Proficiency Level: Novice Low to Novice Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1228 - Mandarin II

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

This course is for students who have fulfilled the requirements of Mandarin I or come with some prior speaking and listening comprehension and an ability to write or type strings of sentences using Chinese characters. This course emphasizes the improvement of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Simplified Mandarin. Students pay special attention to the introduction of reading and writing of Chinese characters. Mandarin is the language used in the classroom. Students continue to improve their working vocabulary along with additional common idioms and phrases. The teachers emphasize precision in the use of more words and grammatical structures. A study of Chinese culture is an integral part of this course.

Proficiency Level: Novice Mid to Novice High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1229 - Mandarin III H

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

This course is for students who have fulfilled the requirements of Mandarin II or come with prior speaking and listening comprehension and an ability to write or type in paragraph-length using Chinese characters. Instruction is oriented towards the development of the students’ more complete control of the communicative functions and structures addressed in the previous levels. Simplified Mandarin is the language used in the classroom. Students communicate meaning in realistic situations and carry out functions that are necessary for multicultural patterns found in Chinese language and traditions.

Proficiency Level: Novice Mid to Novice High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1234 - Mandarin IV H

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

This course is for students who have fulfilled the requirements of Mandarin III H or come with prior speaking and listening comprehension and an ability to write or type in paragraph-length using Simplified Chinese characters. Instruction is oriented towards the development of the students’ more complete control of the communicative functions and structures addressed in the Mandarin III H. Students communicate meaning in realistic situations and carry out functions that are necessary for multicultural patterns found in Chinese language and traditions. Students will demonstrate, through multiple forms of assessments, their ability to communicate in the target language within the intermediate low range in the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Low

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1248 - Mandarin V H

Grade 10 – 12 | Credits: 5

This course is for students who have fulfilled the requirements of Mandarin IV H or come with prior speaking and listening comprehension and an ability to write or type in paragraph-length using Simplified Chinese characters. Instruction is oriented towards the development of the students’ more complete control of the communicative functions and structures addressed in the Mandarin IV H. Students communicate meaning in realistic situations and carry out functions that are necessary for multicultural patterns found in Chinese language and traditions. Students will demonstrate, through multiple forms of assessments, their ability to communicate in the target language within the intermediate low range in the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

1893 - Contemporary Chinese Culture Honors

Grades 11-12 | Credits 5.0

The Contemporary Chinese Culture Honors course is designed to meet the needs of students who want to extend their Mandarin language learning after Mandarin V H or Advanced Placement Chinese. This course will introduce students to the rich and diverse cultural landscape of contemporary China. This course aims to develop students' proficiency in Chinese language and culture to an Intermediate-Low/Mid level, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the New Jersey World Language Student Learning Standards. It will advance students from a Novice-High to an Intermediate-Low/Mid level of proficiency.

1892 - Advanced Chinese Honors

Grades 11-12 | Credits: 5.0

The Advanced Chinese Honors course is designed to meet the needs of students who want to extend their Mandarin language learning
after Mandarin V H or Advanced Placement Chinese. This course will help students achieve advanced proficiency in the Chinese
language, focusing on reading and writing skills. Students will explore authentic materials, including literary works, academic articles,
news reports, and multimedia texts, to deepen their understanding of contemporary and classical Chinese. Through guided exercises, discussions, and projects, participants will enhance their ability to comprehend complex texts, expand their vocabulary, and master advanced grammar structures. Writing assignments will focus on crafting essays, reports, and creative compositions, emphasizing clarity, accuracy, and stylistic refinement.

1236 - AP Chinese Language and Culture

Grade 11 – 12 | Credits: 5

The course is to prepare students for the AP Mandarin Language and Culture Exam. The teacher places an emphasis on developing a high level of proficiency in the spoken and written language, in formal and conversational situations, using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures. This course continues to develop students’ interpersonal, interpretive and presentational language competencies that students use for a variety of communicative and cultural functions. Students will continue to compare and contrast the target language and culture with their own, thus enhancing students’ insights into the nature of language and culture. The AP course is for highly skilled, highly motivated students with an outstanding background in Mandarin language. Students are encouraged to take the AP Mandarin Language Examination.

Proficiency Level: Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements