World Languages Courses
Welcome to the ZCHS World Languages section of the course description guide.
ZCHS World Languages
Pursuant to the ZCS mission statement, the ZCHS World Languages Department provides an individualized, modern language learning experience that maximizes student proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking another language. The linguistic and cultural competencies gained through our ZCHS programming create work-ready, productive world citizens.Why pursue coursework in World Languages?
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has done extensive research and data collection in this area. Please click on any of the three questions below to gain access to many years of correlation studies completed around the U.S. and world.
- How does language learning support academic achievement?
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- How does language learning affect attitudes and beliefs about language learning and about other cultures?
World Languages Curriculum Schematic
World Language Courses Quick Reference
|
Course Title |
Course Length |
Prerequisite |
Grade Level |
|
French I |
Full Year |
None |
9-10-11-12 |
|
French II |
Full Year |
French I |
9-10-11-12 |
|
French III |
Full Year |
French II |
9-10-11-12 |
|
French IV |
Full Year |
French III |
10-11-12 |
|
French V |
Full Year |
French IV |
11-12 |
|
French VI AP |
Full Year |
French V |
12 |
|
Chinese I |
Full Year |
None |
9-10-11-12 |
|
Chinese II |
Full Year |
Chinese I |
9-10-11-12 |
|
Chinese III |
Full Year |
Chinese II |
9-10-11-12 |
|
Chinese IV |
Full Year |
Chinese III |
10-11-12 |
|
Chinese V |
Full Year |
Chinese IV |
11-12 |
|
Chinese VI AP
|
Full Year |
Chinese V |
12 |
|
Spanish I |
Full Year |
None |
9-10-11-12 |
|
Spanish II |
Full Year |
Spanish I |
9-10-11-12 |
|
Spanish III |
Full Year |
Spanish II |
9-10-11-12 |
|
Spanish IV |
Full Year |
Spanish III |
10-11-12 |
|
Spanish V |
Full Year |
Spanish IV |
11-12 |
|
Spanish VI AP |
Full Year |
Spanish V |
12 |