World Languages

WORLD LANGUAGES CLASSES

It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that students earn a grade of “C” or better in a class before proceeding to the next level of any foreign language.

9th-grade students who want to have the option to complete a full IB Diploma Program in their upper years should enroll in a Spanish, French or Chinese class at either the 1,2 Honors or 3,4 Honors level as appropriate. This is because students will need to be prepared for success in IB language exams by 11th or 12th grade. German is not approved as an IB testing language at Palmer.

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IBMYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION FRENCH 1,2 #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: None

This course develops the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through a variety of enrichment activities and basic texts, the student learns to communicate in the language and appreciate the culture of the francophone world. In keeping with the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program framework of curriculum planning, instruction and assessment, this course requires students to make connections between classroom learning and experiences in the real world of the 21st century. In addition to the skill development of the subject matter itself, this course focuses on the development of skills in communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement. Through the pursuit of engaging questions and inquiry learning, this MYP course encourages students to think creatively, critically, and reflectively of themselves as learners in a complex world.

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IBMYP FRENCH 1,2 HONORS  #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: Recommended for students taking multiple core honors classes in 9th or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for highly-motivated students. Through comprehension-based instruction students are required to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in the chosen World Language. Appropriate cultural and literary materials also are studied.

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IBMYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION FRENCH 3,4  #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IBMYP Language Acquisition French 1,2

This course broadens the knowledge and reinforces the language skills introduced in French phases 1 and 2. The student takes part in lessons designed to make the study of French interesting and practical and develops a deeper appreciation of the francophone world through a year-long series of cultural experiences. In keeping with the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program framework of curriculum planning, instruction and assessment, this course requires students to make connections between classroom learning and experiences in the real world of the 21st century. In addition to the skill development of the subject matter itself, this course focuses on the development of skills in communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement. Through the pursuit of engaging questions and inquiry learning, this MYP course encourages students to think creatively, critically and reflectively of themselves as learners in a complex world.

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IBMYP FRENCH 3,4 HONORS  #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9,10

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: A/B in IBMYP Language Acquisition French 1,2 or IBMYP French 1,2 Honors or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for highly-motivated students. It broadens and reinforces the language skills from the IB MYP Honors 1-2 course. Appropriate cultural and literary materials also are studied.

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FRENCH 5,6 #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 10-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IBMYP Language Acquisition French 3,4

In this course the student applies the skills and expands upon the knowledge acquired in the first two years of French and becomes more versatile in the language by conversing, reading, and writing. Various literary selections enrich the student's cultural understanding.

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IB FRENCH 5,6 STANDARD LEVEL #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 10-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities) Prerequisite: IBMYP French 3,4 Honors or Teacher Recommendation

The IB programme is designed to satisfy regulations of colleges and universities demanding the study of one or more foreign languages from all students, whatever their area of study as a prerequisite for matriculation. A good knowledge of basic structures, sound systems and vocabulary of the French language is expected. Reading comprehension should be emphasized, as should oral proficiency.

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IB FRENCH 7,8 STANDARD LEVEL #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 11-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB French 5,6 SL

This course is intended for academically oriented students who have completed three years of IB French and are motivated to further develop their new skills. Grammar will be reviewed as needed to aid proficiency in the Language.

Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading, translating, writing and discussing examples of poetry, drama, and narrative prose. A project on the novel is required.

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IB FRENCH 9,10 STANDARD LEVEL   #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB French 7,8 SL

This course will provide an experience comparable to that of a college level French language course. It is intended for highly motivated students who have mastered the basic language skills, and have a teacher recommendation.

Emphasis is placed on oral and written communication as a variety of authentic texts, including but not limited to literary texts, are studied. Students may elect to take the High Level or the Standard Level IB French exam and may receive college credit/placement. This class is conducted entirely in French.

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IBMYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION GERMAN 1,2   #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: None

This course develops the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The student takes part in lessons designed to make the study of German interesting and practical and develops a deeper appreciation of the German language through a year-long series of cultural experiences. In keeping with the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program framework of curriculum planning, instruction and assessment, this course requires students to make connections between classroom learning and experiences in the real world of the 21st century. In addition to the skill development of the subject matter itself, this course focuses on the development of skills in communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement. Through the pursuit of engaging questions and inquiry learning, this MYP course encourages students to think creatively, critically, and reflectively of themselves as learners in a complex world.

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IBMYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION GERMAN 3,4 #

(Honors available at this level)

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IBMYP Language Acquisition German 1,2

This course broadens the knowledge and reinforces the language skills introduced in German 1, 2. The student takes part in lessons designed to make the study of German interesting and practical and develops a deeper appreciation of the German language through a year-long series of cultural experiences. In keeping with the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program framework of curriculum planning, instruction and assessment, this course requires students to make connections between classroom learning and experiences in the real world of the 21st century. In addition to the skill development of the subject matter itself, this course focuses on the development of skills in communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement. Through the pursuit of engaging questions and inquiry learning, this MYP course encourages students to think creatively, critically and reflectively of themselves as learners in a complex world.

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IB GERMAN 5,6 STANDARD LEVEL   #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 10-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities) Prerequisite: IBMYP French 3,4 Honors or Teacher Rec.

The IB programme is designed to satisfy regulations of colleges and universities demanding the study of one or more foreign languages from all students, whatever their area of study as a prerequisite for matriculation. A good knowledge of basic structures, sound systems and vocabulary of the German language is expected. Reading comprehension should be emphasized, as should oral proficiency.

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GERMAN 7,8 HONORS  #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 11, 12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: German 5,6; Teacher Recommendation

This course is intended for academically oriented students who have completed three years of high school German and are motivated to further develop their skills. Grammar will be reviewed as needed to aid proficiency in the language.

Emphasis is placed on speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension through reading short stories, poetry, and a play. One enrichment project will be required each semester.

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GERMAN 9,10 HONORS  #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 11, 12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: German 7,8 Honors; Teacher Recommendation

This course will provide an experience comparable to that of a college-level literature or composition German course. It is intended for highly motivated students who have mastered basic language skills and have a teacher recommendation. Emphasis is placed on grammar, reading, and vocabulary expansion. Students may elect to take the National Advanced Placement Examination and will receive college credit or placement based on exam results. The class is conducted almost entirely in German.

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IBMYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION SPANISH 1,2 #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: None

This course develops the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through a variety of enrichment activities and basic texts, the student learns to communicate in the language and appreciate the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. In keeping with the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program framework of curriculum planning, instruction and assessment, this course requires students to make connections between classroom learning and experiences in the real world of the 21st century. In addition to the skill development of the subject matter itself, this course focuses on the development of skills in communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement. Through the pursuit of engaging questions and inquiry learning, this MYP course encourages students to think creatively, critically, and reflectively of themselves as learners in a complex world.

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IBMYP SPANISH 1,2 HONORS #

Course Level: 2 Semesters                  Grade Level: 9

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: Recommended for students taking multiple core honors classes in 9th or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for highly-motivated students. Through comprehension-based instruction students are required to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in the chosen World Language. Appropriate cultural and literary materials also are studied.

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IBMYP LANGUAGE ACQUISITION SPANISH 3,4 #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB MYP Language Acquisition Spanish 1,2 or IB MYP Spanish 1,2 Honors

This course broadens the knowledge and reinforces the language skills introduced in Spanish 1, 2. The student takes part in lessons designed to make the study of Spanish interesting and practical and develops a deeper appreciation of the Spanish language through a year-long series of cultural experiences. In keeping with the requirements of the IB Middle Years Program framework of curriculum planning, instruction and assessment, this course requires students to make connections between classroom learning and experiences in the real world of the 21st century. In addition to the skill development of the subject matter itself, this course focuses on the development of skills in communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement. Through the pursuit of engaging questions and inquiry learning, this MYP course engages students to think creatively, critically and reflectively of themselves as learners in a complex world.

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IBMYP SPANISH 3,4 HONORS  #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9,10

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: A/B in IBMYP Language Acquisition Spanish 1,2 or IBMYP Spanish 1,2 Honors or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for highly-motivated students. It broadens and reinforces the language skills from the IB MYP Honors 1-2 course. Appropriate cultural and literary materials also are studied.

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SPANISH 5,6    #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 10-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IBMYP Language Acquisition Spanish 3,4

In this course the student applies the skills and expands upon the knowledge acquired in the first two years of Spanish and becomes more versatile in the language by conversing, reading, and writing. Various literary selections enrich the student's cultural understanding.

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IB SPANISH 5, 6 STANDARD LEVEL   #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 10-11

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB MYP Spanish 1 – 4 Honors or Teacher Recommendation

The Standard programme is designed to satisfy regulations of colleges and universities demanding the study of one or more foreign languages from all students, whatever their area of study as a prerequisite for matriculation. A good knowledge of basic structures, sound systems and vocabulary of the Spanish language is expected. Reading comprehension should be emphasized, as should oral proficiency.

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IB SPANISH 7,8 STANDARD LEVEL       #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 11-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB Spanish 5,6 SL or Teacher Recommendation

This course is intended for academically oriented students who have completed three years of IB Spanish and are motivated to further develop their new skills. Grammar will be reviewed as needed to aid proficiency in the Language. Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading, translating, writing and discussing examples of poetry, drama, and narrative prose. A project on the novel is required.

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IB SPANISH 9,10 STANDARD LEVEL   #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 11-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB Spanish 7,8 SL or Teacher Recommendation

This course will provide an experience comparable to that of a college-level Spanish language course. It is intended for highly motivated students who have mastered basic language skills, and have a teacher recommendation.

Emphasis is placed on oral and written communication as a variety of authentic texts, including but not limited to literary texts, are studied. Students may elect to take the Standard level or the High Level IB exam and will receive college credit or placement based on exam results. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish.

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SPANISH PROFICIENCY 1,2   #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: Instructor approval

This course is intended for the native or fluent Spanish speaker who would like to maintain or strengthen her/her reading, writing and oral communication skills. Through reading a variety of texts, students will gain an appreciation for Hispanic literature, while celebrating the Spanish heritage. Lastly, this course will prepare students to participate in a global economy that requires fluency in more than one language.

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SPANISH LANGUAGE ARTS 3, 4    #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 10-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: Instructor approval

This course is intended for native Spanish speakers and continues skills developed in Spanish Proficiency 1,2. It will maintain and build upon language skills emphasizing complex grammar structures, as well as phonemic and cultural awareness.

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IB SPANISH LANGUAGE A 1, 2

(SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 5, 6 WILL BE THE PLACEHOLDER)

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 semesters            Grade Level: 10-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: Instructor approval

This course is intended for native Spanish speakers. It will maintain and build upon language skills emphasizing complex grammar structures, as well as academic language. It is also intended for those Spanish-speaking students who desire to take the IB Spanish exam.

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IBMYP (MANDARIN) CHINESE 1,2 HONORS   #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: Recommended for students taking multiple core honors classes in 9th or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for highly-motivated students. Through comprehension-based instruction students are required to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in the chosen World Language. Appropriate cultural and literary materials also are studied.

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IBMYP (MANDARIN) CHINESE 3,4 HONORS   #

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 9-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: Recommended for students taking multiple core honors classes in 9th or Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for highly-motivated students. Through comprehension-based instruction students are required to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in the chosen World Language. Appropriate cultural and literary materials also are studied.

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IB CHINESE 5, 6 STANDARD LEVEL   #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 10-11

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB MYP Chinese 1 – 4 Honors or Teacher Recommendation

The Standard programme is designed to satisfy regulations of colleges and universities demanding the study of one or more foreign languages from all students, whatever their area of study as a prerequisite for matriculation. A good knowledge of basic structures, sound systems and vocabulary of the Mandarin language is expected. Reading comprehension should be emphasized, as should oral proficiency.

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IB CHINESE 7,8 STANDARD LEVEL  #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 11-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB Chinese 5,6 SL or Teacher Recommendation

This course is intended for academically oriented students who have completed three years of IB Chinese and are motivated to further develop their new skills. Grammar will be reviewed as needed to aid proficiency in the Language.

Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading, translating, writing and discussing examples of poetry, drama, and narrative prose. A project on the novel is required.

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IB CHINESE 9,10 STANDARD LEVEL   #

IB assessments (internal and external) are a requirement for this course.

Course Length: 2 Semesters                Grade Level: 11-12

Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities)

Prerequisite: IB Chinese 7,8 SL or Teacher Recommendation

This course will provide an experience comparable to that of a college-level Mandarin language course. It is intended for highly motivated students who have mastered basic language skills, and have a teacher recommendation.

Emphasis is placed on oral and written communication as a variety of authentic texts, including but not limited to literary texts, are studied. Students may elect to take the Standard level or the High Level IB exam and will receive college credit or placement based on exam results. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish.