2230 American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is the sign language most commonly used in the North American deaf community. ASL is a rich and complex visual-gestural language, with a grammatical structure independent of English. ASL is often acquired as a first language by deaf children who have deaf parents.
2214 Chinese (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the Chinese people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Chinese culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Chinese people.
2215 Chinese (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate Chinese culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Chinese people.
2223 Chinese (for native speakers)
Courses for native speakers of Chinese support, reinforce, and build upon students' knowledge and skills in their primary language. Because the students who enroll in these courses often are able to carry out a range of oral language functions with a high degree of competency, these courses often focus on literary development. These courses parallel English language arts in several ways, but especially those courses that emphasize composition and literature addressing ethnic themes. Often these courses also feature a strong cultural component focusing primarily on the study of histories and cultures within and beyond California and the United States of the respective ethnic group.
2227 Filipino (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the Filipino people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Filipino culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Filipino people.
2228 Filipino (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate the Filipino culture by acquainting the students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Filipino people.
2204 French (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the French language and the culture of the French people in Europe and in the Americas. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the French culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the French-speaking people of Europe and the Americas.
2205 French (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate French culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the French-speaking people of Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
2200 German (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the German people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the German culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the people.
2201 German (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate German culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the people.
2202 Italian (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the Italian people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Italian culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the people.
2203 Italian (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate Italian culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the people.
2216 Japanese (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the Japanese people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate Japanese culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Japanese people.
2217 Japanese (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate the Japanese culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Japanese people.
2212 Korean (first and second year)
This course teaches students about the language and culture of the Korean people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Korean culture by emphasizing the art, literature, customs, and history of the Korean people.
2213 Korean (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate the Korean culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Korean people.
2224 Korean (for native speakers)
Courses for native speakers of Korean support, reinforce, and build upon students' knowledge and skills in their primary language. Because the students who enroll in these courses often are able to carry out a range of oral language functions with a high degree of competency, these courses often focus on literary development. These courses parallel English language arts in several ways, but especially those courses that emphasize composition and literature addressing ethnic themes. Often these courses also feature a strong cultural component focusing primarily on the study of histories and cultures within and beyond California and the United States of the respective ethnic group.
2210 Latin (first and second year)
This course introduces and develops grammatical concepts through the practice of structures, forms, and vocabulary. The course emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary building, and study of the relationship of English to Latin. The reading materials offered pertain to Roman life and customs.
2211 Latin (advanced)
This course reviews and broadens grammatical concepts through practice of structures, forms, and vocabulary. The course emphasizes pronunciation, vocabulary building, and study of the relationship of English to Latin. The reading materials offered pertain to Roman life and customs.
2218 Portuguese (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the European Portuguese and Brazilians. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Portuguese and Brazilian culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Portuguese-speaking people.
2219 Portuguese (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate the Portuguese culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Portuguese-speaking people.
2208 Russian (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the Russian people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Russian culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Russian people.
2209 Russian (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate the Russian culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Russian people.
2206 Spanish (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the Spanish and Latin American people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Spanish and Latin American cultures by acquainting students with art, literature, customs, and history of the Spanish-speaking people.
2207 Spanish (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate Spanish and Latin American cultures by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Spanish-speaking people.
2225 Spanish (for native speakers)
Courses for native speakers of Spanish support, reinforce, and build upon students' knowledge and skills in their primary language. Because students who enroll in these courses often are able to carry out a range of oral language functions with a high degree of competency, these courses often focus on literary development. These courses parallel English language arts in several ways, but especially those courses that emphasize composition and literature addressing ethnic themes. Often these courses also feature a strong cultural component focusing primarily on the study of histories and cultures within and beyond California and the United States of the respective ethnic group.
2220 Vietnamese (first and second year)
This course is designed to teach students about the language and culture of the Vietnamese people. The first-year course emphasizes communication, basic grammar and syntax, and simple vocabulary so that students can read, write, speak, and comprehend on a basic level. The second-year course enables students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. The course teaches students to appreciate the Vietnamese culture by acquainting students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Vietnamese people.
2221 Vietnamese (advanced)
This course typically focuses on having students express more complex concepts both orally and in writing, as well as comprehend and react to native speech. The course teaches students to appreciate the Vietnamese culture by acquainting the students with the art, literature, customs, and history of the Vietnamese people.
2226 Other Language Course (for native speakers)
Courses for native speakers support, reinforce, and build upon students' knowledge and skills in their primary language. Students who enroll in these courses often are able to carry out a range of oral language functions with a high degree of competency. Therefore these courses often focus on literary development. These courses parallel English language arts in several ways but especially those courses that emphasize composition and literature addressing ethnic themes. Often these courses also feature a strong cultural component focusing primarily on the study of histories and cultures within and beyond California and the United States of the respective ethnic group.
