French I - Full Year Course
Prerequisites - None
Students acquire working use of a fundamental vocabulary of contemporary French. Students develop the ability to converse in French about such topics as school, family, friends, the house, time, numbers, food, shopping, and personal activities. A wide variety of instructional materials are employed. Students also begin to learn about French history through readings and projects.

French II - Full Year Course
Prerequisites – French I or comparable level of proficiency 
French II builds on the student’s elementary knowledge of French and is designed to develop the fundamental skills necessary for genuine oral and written communication. Topics studied include travel, summer and winter sports, clothes, physical fitness and health, and cars and road regulations. Students also continue learning about French history and the traditions of other Francophone cultures.

French III - Full Year Course
Prerequisites – French II or comparable level of proficiency 
French III continues to develop the student’s ability to effectively communicate on everyday topics such as daily routine, environment, medical care, city life, university studies and careers. All communication is in French. An intensive review of grammar accompanies an introduction to French literature and literary analysis. Guided essays and conversations on topics discussed are geared toward sharpening a student’s descriptive and narrative prose. In addition to continued instruction in the history of France, students are also exposed to Francophone culture and history via activities, discussions, films and projects.

French IV (Honors) – Full year course
Prerequisites – A grade of B or better in French III 
French IV (Honors) is designed to teach students to verbally communicate and write wholly in French by focusing on readings about milestone events and important figures from the Renaissance to the Modern period. Students will discuss topics that require intensive use of advanced grammar patterns. Emphasis will be placed on correct pronunciation, inflection, intonation, as well as reading for content, theme, vocabulary development, cultural and historical context and nuance. Students will pursue this intensive study of literature and literary analysis through short stories, poems, novels and passages from important works by French and Francophone (Canadian, African, Caribbean) writers.

French V - Independent Study
Prerequisites – French IV Honors 
French V Independent Study is available for qualified students who have completed French IV Honors by special arrangement between the academic dean and the instructor.

Spanish I - Full Year Course
Prerequisites - None 
Students acquire working use of a fundamental vocabulary of contemporary Spanish. Students develop the ability to converse in Spanish about topics such as health, weather, time, numbers and personal activities. A wide variety of instructional materials are employed.

Spanish II - Full Year Course
Prerequisites – Spanish I or comparable level of proficiency 
Spanish II emphasizes increased competency and proficiency in the language. After a review of basic grammar, the students undertake a thorough study of grammatical concepts. Through daily class activities, students demonstrate practical and meaningful use of the language.

Spanish III - Full Year Course
Prerequisites – Spanish II or comparable level of proficiency 
Spanish III is designed for students whose background enables them to read, write, listen and speak in Spanish. The objective of the course is to increase oral facility and to improve ability to participate in authentic Spanish conversations and discussions. Contemporary literary and cultural readings expand students' familiarity with the Spanish-speaking world. Students express their own thoughts and feelings through creative use of the language.

Spanish IV (Honors) - Full year course
Prerequisites – A grade of B or better in Spanish III 
This advanced course is conducted in and requires students to communicate both verbally and in written form entirely in Spanish. Modern Hispanic literature is the main vehicle of instruction providing a review and intensive use of advanced grammar. Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading for content, theme, vocabulary development, cultural and historical context and nuance. Frequent written compositions are geared to sharpening a student’s descriptive and narrative prose in Spanish.

Spanish V - Independent Study 
Prerequisites – Spanish IV Honors 
Spanish V Independent Study is available for qualified students who have completed Spanish IV Honors by special arrangement between the academic dean and the instructor.