Pullman High School

This is an introductory course for students interested in learning to understand, speak, read and write the French language. Emphasis is on building vocabulary and introducing the basic language structures necessary to communicate in practical situations. Students interact first in phrases and then in complete sentences, leading to oral dialogues and written paragraphs. Students will develop a general knowledge of the French-speaking world while studying the culture and geography of France in particular.

Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite: FR 10

This course builds upon the skills developed in French I. Emphasis is on mastery of basic grammar skills along with continued proficiency in speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will explore the cultures and current events of the francophone world through literature, film, presentations and projects while making connections with other disciplines. 

Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite: FR 10 & FR 20

This course will increase students’ ability to communicate in authentic oral and written contexts and build confidence in the use of French through connections with literature, history and the arts. Two years of classroom French and/or teacher approval are required for this class. The requirements for earning college credit will be provided in writing by the instructor at the beginning of the course. Students taking College in High School will not be required to pay any college level tuition or fees. Enrolling in any College in the High School program for both high school and college credit automatically starts an official college transcript regardless of a student’s performance in the course. See Appendix C for more information.

Offered: Full Year

College Credit May Be Available

Prerequisite: FR 30

French IV & AP French Language and Culture is a comprehensive review of the French language through literature, media and linguistic interaction. Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading and writing with an advanced level of proficiency. This class is conducted entirely in French and serves as a preparation for the AP exam in French language and culture.

Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite: FR 40

This course concentrates on in-depth study of French Civilization through French language essays, novels, short stories, poems, plays, films, graphic novels and other culture artifacts of the French language and of the countries where it is spoken. Students who enroll must meet the prerequisites and receive teacher permission.

Offered: Full Year 

This is an introductory course for students interested in learning to understand, speak, read and write the Spanish language. Emphasis is on building vocabulary and introducing the basic language structure necessary to communicate in practical situations. Students interact first in phrases and then in complete sentences, leading to oral dialogues and written paragraphs. Students will develop a general knowledge of the Hispanic speaking world while studying the culture and geography of Spain and Latin America

Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite: SP 10

This course builds upon the skills developed in Spanish I. Emphasis is on mastery of basic grammar skills along with continued proficiency in speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will explore the cultures of Spain and Latin America through internet searches, presentations and projects while making connections with other disciplines. 

Offered: Full Year 

Prerequisite: SP 20 with at least a “B” or teacher’s recommendation

This course will increase students’ ability to communicate in authentic oral and written contexts. They will build confidence in the use of Spanish through connections with culture, history and art. Students will explore current events of the Hispanic world through literature, film and internet searches while making connections with other disciplines. 

Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite: SP 30

The course will broaden a student’s knowledge and command of the Spanish language. The focus in this class is to increase fluency in communication, reading and writing at the advanced level. Skills will be refined through connection with other disciplines, as well as comparisons of language and cultures in authentic contexts. Students will read literature works and plays by Peninsular and Latin American authors. In addition, they will access current world situations and news.

Offered: Full Year