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高中毕业要求

选修一门世界语言两学分 or 2 credits in 美国手语 可以用来完成毕业所需选修学分的选项一吗.

世界语言:高中

世界语言的目标

The goal of the world languages program is to prepare students to be linguistically and culturally competent in languages other than English. The ability to communicate in a culturally appropriate manner with speakers of other languages is the key to success in the increasingly diverse global community of the 21st century. As students develop proficiency in world languages and an understanding of the underlying values and beliefs of other cultures, 他们获得了进行有意义的交流所必需的技能. 世界语言课程必须按顺序进行. 是所有课程的先决条件, except 1 A, 是成功完成上述课程,还是通过本地分班考试.


马里兰州的双语印章

High school graduates who can function in two or more languages are equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers, 以及一个多样化的21世纪社会. 马里兰双语印章是一种文凭背书, 马里兰州法律授权, 这是对学生听力熟练程度的认可, speaking, reading, 用英语以外的一种或多种语言书写. 要获得马里兰州的双语印章,学生必须做到以下几点:

  • Pass the Maryland High School Assessment in English 10; AND
  • 具有中等水平的听力能力, speaking, reading, 以及用英语以外的语言写作, as measured by assessments that are aligned to ACTFL(The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines.

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2025届及以后的毕业要求

  • 两学分的世界通用语言或两学分的美国手语

2021-2024届毕业生毕业要求

  • 选修一门世界语言两学分, 其中可能包括美国手语, 可以用来完成毕业所需选修学分的选项一吗. (如果学生选择一门世界语言来满足马里兰的文凭要求, 建议两门世界语言学分使用同一种语言.)
Level 1

Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about topics related to daily life. 他们在听和读时解释基本信息. Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are taught within the context of these familiar topics. 文化贯穿整个课程.

Level 2

Students expand their ability to communicate orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about topics related to daily life. 他们在听和读的时候解释信息. Vocabulary and grammatical structures are taught within the context of these topics. 文化贯穿整个课程.

Level 3

Students continue to expand their ability to communicate orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about a variety of familiar topics. 他们在听和读的时候解释详细的信息. Vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures are taught within the context of these topics. 文化贯穿整个课程.

Level 4

Students communicate orally and in writing with increased proficiency in a culturally appropriate manner about a range of topics. 他们在听和读时解释详细和扩展的信息. Vocabulary and complex linguistic structures are taught within the context of these topics. 文化贯穿整个课程.

Level 5

Students continue to increase their proficiency in communicating orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about a broad range of topics. 他们在听和读的时候解释复杂的信息. Vocabulary and a variety of complex linguistic structures are taught within the context of these topics. 文化贯穿整个课程.

Level 6

Students communicate at a high level of proficiency orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about a broad range of topics. 他们在听和读的时候解释复杂的信息. Vocabulary and a variety of complex linguistic structures are taught within the context of these topics. 文化贯穿整个课程.

进阶世界语言

这些课程是为对大学水平工作感兴趣的世界语言学生开设的. The courses link language and culture while developing students' proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 学生阅读, discuss, and react to a variety of texts orally and in writing in preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination.

为说西班牙语的人准备的西班牙语

为说西班牙语的人准备的西班牙语 provides language instruction for students with proficiency in Spanish, 要么是因为这是他们的第一语言,要么是因为在家里被广泛使用. 每门课程都融合了历史, culture, language, 以及与西班牙语世界有关的联系.

为说西班牙语的人准备的西班牙语 3 is an advanced-level course designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language or Advanced Placement Spanish Literature exam.

Latin

随着学生在拉丁文课程中不断进步, 他们建立了拉丁语词汇和语法的基础. They study aspects of Roman life and history and the works of major authors such as Cicero, Pliny, Horace, Ovid, Tibullus, or Plautus. 准备AP Vergil考试, 学生将埃涅伊德从拉丁语翻译成英语, 分析维吉尔的风格,研究文化, social, 以及文学的政治背景.

美国手语

Students use 美国手语 to communicate about daily life with basic vocabulary and simple grammatical structures. They explore the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Deaf community and its influence.


国际文凭(IB)世界语言课程

Level 2

Students receive intensive training in the basic foundations of the language to develop proficiency in both oral and written expression at the appropriate level. Students master the MCPS Level 2 modern world language curriculum and study the literature, culture, 以及使用目标语言的国家的文明.

Level 3

Students develop higher-level language skills and vocabulary needed for increased proficiency in oral and written expression, listening, 阅读理解. Students master the MCPS Level 3 modern world language curriculum; are introduced to literary analysis; and study the literature, culture, history, 以及目标语言国家的时事.

Level 4

IB Level 4 world language courses comprise the first year of a two-year sequence to prepare students for the standard-level IB world language exam. Students strengthen their knowledge and fluency in oral and written language and broaden their understanding of culture and civilization. Composition objectives for specific writing assignments are correlated with literature, culture, 文明话题.

Level 5

Students complete their preparation for the standard-level IB and the Advanced Placement world language exams. Emphasis is placed on reading comprehension, interpretation, analysis, and oral proficiency. Students analyze a wide variety of spoken and written materials and life and civilization in pertinent countries.

Level 6

Instruction in IB Level 6 world language courses emphasizes critical analysis of the structural and stylistic characteristics of works, 撰写结构良好的长篇文章, 口语水平接近母语水平, 并继续深入研究有关国家的生活和文明. 学生们为更高级别的IB考试做准备.

Level 7

Students continue to develop their reading and writing skills in preparation for the IB higher level language examination.