Eastern Guilford High – AP German Language and Culture

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

AP German Language and Culture emphasizes the use of language for active communication and will help students develop a strong command of vocabulary and structure; an understanding of spoken German in various conversational situations; the ability to read newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary fiction, and nontechnical writings without the use of a dictionary; and fluency and accuracy in expressing ideas orally and in writing. Students meeting the prerequisites have open access to AP courses. This course serves as an introduction to modern Hebrew, specifically structured for students with no previous Hebrew background. Students will learn how to read and write using the Hebrew alphabet before learning elementary Hebrew grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on reading comprehension, writing, and improving oral abilities. Grimsley Honors Hebrew I introduces students to the modern Hebrew language and the rich cultural heritage of Israel and the Jewish people. Students learn to read and write in the אַלֶ ב־ף ֵּ תי ) Alef-Bet) script, develop basic conversational skills, and build a working vocabulary for daily communication. Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading, and writing through authentic texts, songs, and cultural contexts. Students explore traditions, geography, and contemporary life in Israel while building interpretive and interpersonal skills. The honors format provides a faster-paced, immersive experience that encourages active use of Hebrew and strong foundational proficiency. Working with a basic understanding of the language, Hebrew II focuses on more complex forms of grammar applied to the reading, writing, and speaking of the language. Students will gain the skills to write independently. They will be encouraged to speak Hebrew in class and to read short stories and articles. The ability to read and write Hebrew (equivalent to Hebrew I) is required to enroll in this class. Grimsley Honors Modern Hebrew II builds upon the skills acquired in Honors Hebrew I, expanding students’ ability to communicate, comprehend, and write in modern Hebrew. Students engage in more advanced conversations, read short literary and cultural texts, and explore themes in Israeli society, media, and history. Continued study of grammar and syntax supports greater accuracy and fluency. Cultural learning emphasizes connections between language, identity, and global Jewish culture. The accelerated honors level challenges students to interact more naturally in עִבְרִ תי ) Ivrit) and prepares them for advanced study in Honors Hebrew III or college-level Hebrew courses. Students are encouraged to participate in oral conversations in Hebrew during class. More complex grammar, vocabulary, reading, and oral exercises are a part of the daily routine of this class. The students are immersed in Hebrew through movies in Hebrew, dialogue, newspapers, and creative projects. Working with a strong vocabulary and grammar comprehension, students’ Hebrew fluency will be stressed. The students will read, analyze, and discuss Hebrew literary works, including poetry, newspaper articles, books, and plays. Strong oral abilities, as well as strong composition and translation skills, are required. Students who have completed Hebrew I-IV and have passed the culmination exam will be allowed to pursue an independent study during a period in which Hebrew is being offered. The student will be expected to read texts and translate them independently, write compositions, analyze the works of modern Israeli authors, and hold conversations. This class will be geared to those students who are preparing to take the SAT test in Hebrew to fulfill their college language requirements. The student must have the approval of the instructor to be enrolled on this level. Students who have completed Hebrew I-V and have passed the culmination exam will be allowed to pursue an independent study during a period in which Hebrew is being offered. The student will be expected to read texts and translate them independently, write compositions, analyze the works of modern Israeli authors, and hold conversations. This class will be geared to those students who are preparing to take the SAT test in Hebrew to fulfill their college language requirements. The student must have the approval of the instructor to be enrolled on this level. This course offers a continued emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with exposure to a wide variety of both traditional and contemporary literature. Stress will be placed on oral communication and advanced composition along with vocabulary enrichment. Credit is dependent upon student completing the requisite internal assessment and taking the IB Hebrew Language exam. Students meeting the prerequisites have open access to IB courses. Basic skills of the language with emphasis on listening and speaking will be the focus of this course. Reading and writing of material mastered audio-lingually will be emphasized in addition to the life and customs of the people. High Point Central Honors Japanese I is an accelerated, immersive introduction to language and culture designed for motivated students seeking a deeper, more challenging experience. Students develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through authentic materials, interactive projects, and real-world scenarios. The course emphasizes critical thinking, cultural analysis, and creative expression, encouraging students to explore connections between language, identity, and global perspectives. Honors students engage in individual research, collaborative inquiry, and advanced communicative tasks that foster independence and prepare them for higher-level study. This course is ideal for learners who are eager to go beyond memorization and actively participate in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. In this continuation of Japanese I, the development of Japanese language skills is further enhanced. This course stresses a greater understanding of the aural, oral, and written aspects of the language, including advanced grammar, increased vocabulary, verb conjugation, and idiomatic expressions. Students will continue reading and writing both Japanese and Chinese characters, and cultural awareness will be further developed. High Point Central Honors Japanese II builds on foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while deepening cultural understanding of the Francophone world. Students engage in authentic communication and explore meaningful topics through literature excerpts, short films, and contemporary media. The course emphasizes proficiency growth in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. Grammar study supports advanced language use, including more complex verb tenses, object pronouns, and idiomatic expressions. Cultural comparisons, creative projects, and sustained conversation encourage both linguistic accuracy and spontaneity. This accelerated honors course moves at a faster pace with greater emphasis on analysis, fluency, and independent expression. This course is a continuation of Japanese level II and is designed to enhance the participants’ proficiency in the language and their knowledge of Japan and its culture. At the end of the course, students should be able to comprehend more Japanese characters and use them in their daily conversations. High Point Central This course is designed to further the knowledge of students who have successfully completed level III. Students will be immersed in the target language, advancing their skills in communication by reading and conversing about a variety of contemporary cultural topics. Writing skills will be expanded through the study of advanced grammatical forms, culminating in self-expression paragraphs and essays. Reading skills will improve with exposure to graded authentic literature genre. Students meeting prerequisites have open access to AP courses. High Point Central Honors Latin I introduces students to the classical language of ancient Rome through an accelerated exploration of Latin grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. Students learn to read and interpret adapted passages of Latin, building a foundation for understanding historical texts and Roman culture. Cultural topics include Roman daily life, mythology, and the influence of Latin on English vocabulary. Through translation, composition, and comparison, students strengthen linguistic and analytical skills. This honors-level course moves at a rapid pace and requires consistent attention to detail, critical thinking, and active participation. This class presents a study of the fundamentals in Latin grammar and acquiring knowledge of Roman culture and civilization. Students will increase skills with an emphasis on translation and grammar skills, reading comprehension, and increased cultural knowledge. Honors Latin II continues the study of classical Latin, expanding grammatical knowledge and reading proficiency. Students explore more complex sentence structures and begin to read authentic selections from Roman authors such as Caesar, Cicero, and Ovid. Emphasis is placed on translation accuracy, literary style, and the historical and cultural context of the Roman world. Lessons reinforce Latin’s enduring impact on law, government, science, and modern languages. As an accelerated course, Honors Latin II challenges students to develop independence in reading, interpreting, and discussing Latin texts, preparing them for advanced study in Honors Latin III or AP Latin. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of literatures pertinent to the language and culture of Rome and its Empire. Increased emphasis is placed on syntax and grammatical structure. Students attain a high level of appreciation, with emphasis on critical reading of Latin literary works. Students attain a high level of appreciation and proficiency in the Latin language, with emphasis on critical reading of Latin literary works. The course includes the study of the cultural, social, and political context of the literature on the syllabus. Students meeting prerequisites have open access to AP courses. Students will learn to accurately translate and understand the historical context of significant Latin works in preparation for the IB SL exam. They will explore the details that make literature impactful. A sound knowledge of Latin grammar is needed. Credit is dependent upon completion of the internal assessment and the IB Latin Language SL exam. Students meeting the prerequisites have open access to IB courses. Students will learn to accurately translate and understand the historical context of significant Latin works in preparation for the IB HL exam. They will explore the details that make literature impactful. Students will compose original prose in Latin. A sound knowledge of Latin grammar is needed. Latin I, II, and III are recommended prerequisites for the class. Credit is dependent upon completion of the internal assessment and the IB Latin Language HL exam. Students meeting the prerequisites have open access to IB courses. The main purpose for this level is to motivate and prepare students for more challenging Chinese learning. Students will be introduced to the skills of listening, speaking, and writing in the Mandarin Chinese language. Students will study basic knowledge of the Mandarin Chinese language as well as the Chinese culture. Students will learn Chinese characters, Pinyin and tones, basic words, and word roots in the form of numbers, colors, and basic sentence patterns to communicate about daily life situations. Honors Mandarin Chinese I is an accelerated, immersive introduction to language and culture designed for motivated students seeking a deeper, more challenging experience. Students develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through authentic materials, interactive projects, and real-world scenarios. The course emphasizes critical thinking, cultural analysis, and creative expression, encouraging students to explore connections between language, identity, and global perspectives. Honors students engage in individual research, collaborative inquiry, and advanced communicative tasks that foster independence and prepare them for higher-level study. This course is ideal for learners who are eager to go beyond memorization and actively participate in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. In this course, a continuation of Mandarin Chinese Level I, the development of Mandarin Chinese language skills is further enhanced. This course stresses a greater understanding of the oral and written aspects of the language, and increased vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Cultural awareness is further developed. Honors Mandarin Chinese 2 builds on foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while deepening cultural understanding of the Francophone world. Students engage in authentic communication and explore meaningful topics through literature excerpts, short films, and contemporary media. The course emphasizes proficiency growth in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. Grammar study supports advanced language use, including more complex character reading and writing. Cultural comparisons, creative projects, and sustained conversation encourage both linguistic accuracy and spontaneity. This accelerated honors course moves at a faster pace with greater emphasis on analysis, fluency, and independent expression. This is a continuation of Mandarin Level II and is designed to enhance the participants’ proficiency in the language. At the end of the course, students should be able to comprehend more Chinese characters and use them in their daily conversations. In this course, students will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Spanish language. Listening and speaking precede reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Spanish culture, customs, and geography. Honors Spanish I is an accelerated, immersive introduction to language and culture designed for motivated students seeking a deeper, more challenging experience. Students develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through authentic materials, interactive projects, and real-world scenarios. The course emphasizes critical thinking, cultural analysis, and creative expression, encouraging students to explore connections between language, identity, and global perspectives. Honors students engage in individual research, collaborative inquiry, and advanced communicative tasks that foster independence and prepare them for higher-level study. This course is ideal for learners who are eager to go beyond memorization and actively participate in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment. This class gives a greater emphasis to reading and writing skills with the major goal for students being to communicate their ideas in an oral/written way. The development of cultural understanding will continue. Prerequsie: Honors Spanish rdmonstrated prof Honors Spanish II builds on foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while deepening cultural understanding of the Francophone world. Students engage in authentic communication and explore meaningful topics through literature excerpts, short films, and contemporary media. The course emphasizes proficiency growth in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes. Grammar study supports advanced language use, including more complex verb tenses, object pronouns, and idiomatic expressions. Cultural comparisons, creative projects, and sustained conversation encourage both linguistic accuracy and spontaneity. This accelerated honors course moves at a faster pace with greater emphasis on analysis, fluency, and independent expression. This course stresses the increased integration of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The goal is exclusive use of Spanish in the classroom. Literary selections are used for reading material. The cultural focus includes important events in Spanish history. This course places a continued emphasis on reading and speaking skills with exposure to a wide variety of literatures. Stress is placed on more formal study of literature, advanced grammar, high-level vocabulary, and composition. This class will enable students to refine their communicative skills, with emphasis on linguistic accuracy, competency in language usage, reading major works of Spanish literature, and written language proficiency.