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Spanish I - 411

Develops reading, writing, listening and speaking in real-world situations. Homework focuses on grammar and vocabulary. Classroom activities are interactive and communicative. Emphasizes awareness of Hispanic culture in Latin America and the U.S.

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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
Mrs. Kristin C. Crews
Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
Mr. Grady T. Harbor
Mr. Michael E. Hopkins
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Mr. Grady T. Harbor
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Mr. Michael E. Hopkins
Books
Buen Viaje - Student Edition - Level 1 Buen Viaje - Writing Activities - Level 1
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: none

French I - 412

Develops reading, writing, listening and speaking in real-world situations. Homework focuses on grammar and vocabulary. Classroom activities are interactive and communicative. Emphasizes Francophone culture in Quebec, French Africa and the U.S.

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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Nouveau! Bleu Nouveau! Bleu - Activities pour tous
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Latin I - 413

In Latin I students acquire basic translation and grammatical skills, as well as an overview of daily Roman life, through reading passages of increasing complexity. Inflections, vocabulary, and English derivatives are memorized out of class.

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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Spanish II - 421

Designed for students who plan to take Spanish III and IV, this course stresses a broad range of vocabulary and advanced grammatical constructions. Students should expect longer reading assignments with a focus on strategies for comprehension.

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Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
Mr. Grady T. Harbor
Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
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Mr. Grady T. Harbor
Website
Books
Buen Viaje - Student Edition - Level 2 Buen Viaje - Writing Activities - Level 2
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Spanish 411/417

French II - 422

French II is a continuation of the French I course with emphasis on more complex vocabulary and practice in reading and writing skills. Speaking French and culture study are also stressed. This course is a pre-requisite for entry into Fr. III & IV.

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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Nouveau! Blanc Nouveau! Blanc - Activities pour tous
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Latin II - 423

Latin II is a continuation of Latin I with increased emphasis on a student’s ability to translate Latin into English through intensive word analysis. Inflections, vocabulary, and English derivatives are memorized out of class.

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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Books
Cambridge Latin Course Book 3  (New 2006)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Latin I

Spanish II - 427

This course is designed for those students who will take only two years of Spanish. Classroom activities continue to focus on communicative activities. Reading and writing activities focus on real-world situations and cultural topics.

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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
Mr. Grady T. Harbor
Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
Mr. Michael E. Hopkins
Teachers
Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
Website
Mr. Michael E. Hopkins
Books
Buen Viaje - Student Edition - Level 2 Buen Viaje - Writing Activities - Level 2
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Spanish 411/417

Latin II - 428

Latin II is a continuation of Latin I with increased emphasis on a student’s ability to translate Latin into English through intensive word analysis. Inflections, vocabulary, and English derivatives are memorized out of class.

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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Books
Latin I: Latin for the New Millennium (NEW 2010) Latin I: Student Workbook (NEW 2010)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Latin I

French II - 429

This class focuses on communicative activities. Students continue their study of French through the use of vocabulary study and story telling. This is designed for students who will terminate their study of French after completing this course.

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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
Website
Books
Nouveau! Blanc Nouveau! Blanc - Activities pour tous
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: French I

Honors Spanish III - 431

Students use more complex grammar and vocabulary in oral production. Accuracy in written work is emphasized. College text focuses on history and culture of Spanish speaking countries. Class discussions are in Spanish. Dual enrollment at CBU is optional.

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Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
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Vista 3e Student Edition with Supersite Vista 3E Workbook/Video Manuel
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Spanish 421

Honors Spanish III*** - 4311



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Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
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Vista 3e Student Edition with Supersite Vista 3E Maestro Supersite Passcode Vista 3E Workbook/Video Manuel
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Honors French III - 432

This Honors course delves into more complex French grammar, study of current events in francophone societies, and conversation in French. Students study some history and geography of France and begin to read actual stories and novels in French.

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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
Website
Books
Tresor du Temps Ultimate French Review and Practice Workbook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: French I and II

Honors French III*** - 4321



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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Tresor du Temps Ultimate French Review and Practice Workbook French III Oxford Hachette Compact French Dictionary
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Honors Vergil - 433

Close study of the Aeneid, Vergil's epic on the mythical origin of Rome, is the topic of this class. Students will translate and analyze selections mainly from Books I & II, while reading the remainder of the epic in English.

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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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The Aeneid of Virgil English Version The Aeneid of Virgil Latin Version New College Latin & English Dictionary (2nd Edition)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Latin II

Spanish I for Juniors - 439

Develops reading, writing, listening and speaking in real-world situations. Homework focuses on grammar and vocabulary. Classroom activities are interactive and communicative. Emphasizes awareness of Hispanic culture in Latin America and the U.S.

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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
Teachers
Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
Website
Books
Buen Viaje - Student Edition - Level 1 Buen Viaje - Student Tape Manuel - Level 1 Buen Viaje - Writing Activities - Level 1
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Honors Spanish IV - 441

College text has literary selections and short films in Spanish. Writing assignments are more frequent. Students present reports on topics they have researched. Some preparation for college placement tests. Dual enrollment at CBU is optional.

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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
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Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
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Imagina Pack A (Student Edition w/Supersite)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Spanish 431

Honors Spanish IV*** - 4411



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Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
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Mrs. Patricia A. Freire
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Imagina Pack A (Student Edition w/Supersite)
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites:

Honors French IV - 442

Students begin the study of French history, reading samples of classic literature and studying film from/about those periods. They continue in-depth grammar study, discuss current events in francophone cultures and continue writing in French.

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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
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Mrs. Carolyn F. Rubenstein
Website
Books
Tresor du Temps Ultimate French Review and Practice Workbook
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: French III

Honors French IV*** - 4421



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Honors Cicero - 443

Students will study a wide range of poetry and prose, culminating in Cicero’s In Catilinam I. In addition to preparing translations, students will analyze literature for themes and figures of speech.

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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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Mr. Richard H. Branyan
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New College Latin & English Dictionary (2nd Edition) Caimbridge Latin Course Unit 4
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: Latin II

Spanish II for Seniors - 449

This course is designed for those students who will take only two years of Spanish. Classroom activities continue to focus on communicative activities. Reading and writing activities focus on real-world situations and cultural topics.

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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
Mr. Grady T. Harbor
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Mrs. Hollie B. Comas
Website
Books
Buen Viaje - Student Tape Manuel - Level 2 Buen Viaje - Writing Activities - Level 2 Buen Viaje - Student Edition - Level 2
Credit: 1.00 Pre-Requisites: