Language Courses, 2002 ATDP

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First-Year Latin
First-Year Latin
Second-Year Latin
First-Year German
First-Year Japanese
First-Year Russian
Introduction to Ancient Greek
MWF, 8:30-12:00
MWTh, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 1:00-4:30
T/Th, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 1:00-4:30
T/Th, 8:30-12:00
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2221 First-Year Latin
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	A. Gabelko	$532
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 7, 8, OR 9 First-Year Latin, an introductory course equivalent to a full year of high school Latin, emphasizes acquiring vocabulary and structure in order to read and translate in Latin. In addition to the complete First-Year Latin curriculum, students focus: on acquiring an understanding of Latin and of how language works; learning grammar and basic linguistic concepts through the medium of a foreign language; becoming aware of the process that is language; working to develop strong study habits, such as strategies for learning a language and acquiring vocabulary; and generalizing what has been learned and applying that knowledge to English and other languages. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2223 First-Year Latin
10 units MWTh, 8:30-12:00 E. Dekel $532
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9, 10, OR 11
(Same as course #2221, except for the schedule, grade level prerequisite, and instructor.)

2224 Second-Year Latin
10 units MWF, 1:00-4:30 A. Gabelko $532
Second-Year Latin continues the thorough grammar presentation of First-Year Latin. The first half of the course is devoted to reinforcement and review, and stresses participles, gerunds, and forms and uses of the subjunctive. By the end of Lesson 20 students are prepared to read the section on Caesar's Gallic War. The second half of the course focuses on an anthology of Latin readings.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of First-Year Latin or permission of the Director.

2225 First-Year German
10 units T/Th, 8:30-12:00 A. Gabelko $532
Note: A language lab will be required once a week, 1:004:30.
First-Year German is an introductory course, equivalent to a full year of high school German. The course introduces the written and spoken language and its grammar and structure, as well as German culture and history.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2226 First-Year Japanese
10 units MWF, 1:00-4:30 Y. Caltabiano $532
This course is based on a fun, relaxed, playful, and effective approach to learning Japanese. This method is a synthesis of many innovative teaching techniques developed to help accelerate students' language learning. The two major components of this course are: (1) acquisition of basic communication skills of elementary Japanese and (2) learning hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as some kanji characters. The language is taught multimodally: lots of physical movement, use of pictures and graphics, conversation practices, story telling, and some story creating. Students also learn about modern Japanese life. This course is equivalent to one year of high school Japanese.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2227 First-Year Russian
10 units T/Th, 8:30-12:00 A. Gabelko $532
Note: A language lab will be required once a week, 1:004:30.
This course will introduce students to the study of Russian language and culture, with a special emphasis on speaking and understanding Russian. The course includes grammar, composition, reading, and practical vocabulary. Student will be expected to master the Cyrillic alphabet. This course covers the equivalent of one year of high school Russian.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2228 Introduction to Ancient Greek
10 units MWTh, 1:00-4:30 E. Dekel $532
Note schedule: this course meets on M, W, & Th.
This course is an introduction to the language and culture of Ancient Greece. Students will learn the fundamental grammar and vocabulary of the language, while at the same time exploring numerous cultural and historical aspects of the Greek world. Particular emphasis will be placed on mastery of the Greek alphabet and oral reading. This course is equivalent to one year of high school instruction.
Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

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2223 First-Year Latin
10 units	MWTh, 8:30-12:00	E. Dekel	$532
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED GRADE 9, 10, OR 11 (Same as course #2221, except for the schedule, grade level prerequisite, and instructor.)

2224 Second-Year Latin
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	A. Gabelko	$532
Second-Year Latin continues the thorough grammar presentation of First-Year Latin. The first half of the course is devoted to reinforcement and review, and stresses participles, gerunds, and forms and uses of the subjunctive. By the end of Lesson 20 students are prepared to read the section on Caesar's Gallic War. The second half of the course focuses on an anthology of Latin readings. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of First-Year Latin or permission of the Director.

2225 First-Year German
10 units	T/Th, 8:30-12:00	A. Gabelko	$532
Note: A language lab will be required once a week, 1:004:30. First-Year German is an introductory course, equivalent to a full year of high school German. The course introduces the written and spoken language and its grammar and structure, as well as German culture and history. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2226 First-Year Japanese
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Y. Caltabiano	$532
This course is based on a fun, relaxed, playful, and effective approach to learning Japanese. This method is a synthesis of many innovative teaching techniques developed to help accelerate students' language learning. The two major components of this course are: (1) acquisition of basic communication skills of elementary Japanese and (2) learning hiragana and katakana syllabaries as well as some kanji characters. The language is taught multimodally: lots of physical movement, use of pictures and graphics, conversation practices, story telling, and some story creating. Students also learn about modern Japanese life. This course is equivalent to one year of high school Japanese. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2227 First-Year Russian
10 units	T/Th, 8:30-12:00	A. Gabelko	$532
Note: A language lab will be required once a week, 1:004:30. This course will introduce students to the study of Russian language and culture, with a special emphasis on speaking and understanding Russian. The course includes grammar, composition, reading, and practical vocabulary. Student will be expected to master the Cyrillic alphabet. This course covers the equivalent of one year of high school Russian. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours

2228 Introduction to Ancient Greek
10 units	MWTh, 1:00-4:30	E. Dekel	$532
Note schedule: this course meets on M, W, & Th. This course is an introduction to the language and culture of Ancient Greece. Students will learn the fundamental grammar and vocabulary of the language, while at the same time exploring numerous cultural and historical aspects of the Greek world. Particular emphasis will be placed on mastery of the Greek alphabet and oral reading. This course is equivalent to one year of high school instruction. Homework per class meeting: 5-6 hours