Hawaiian 1 [MH09570] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. Students learn to have a basic appreciation for and sensitivity to the mother tongue of this land. Students will become proficient in proper pronunciation of basic vocabulary and application of simple sentence patterns, including common greetings and useful everyday expressions. Required for all students.
Hawaiian 2 [MH02232] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This course expands the student’s understanding of Hawaiian language and Hawaiian worldview through the development of four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics discussed include greetings, home life and family, school life, nature and daily routines. Prerequisite: Hawaiian 1.
Hawaiian 3 [MH02235] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This intermediate course further advances the student’s knowledge of Hawaiian language and culture by review and mastery of the material previously taught. Students learn new vocabulary and sentence patterns through the study of poetic and narrative literature. Conversation in Hawaiian language is emphasized. Prerequisite: Hawaiian 2 or teacher consent.
Hawaiian 4 [MH02238] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This advanced course provides opportunities for students to apply their language skills and fluency and to learn advanced forms of grammar. The majority of class will be conducted in Hawaiian. Emphasis is placed on original sources, such as literature, poetry, music, audio/video recordings, and the Hawaiian language newspaper collection. Counts towards Arts & Communication—Hawaiian Studies endorsement requirement. Prerequisite: Hawaiian 3 or teacher consent.
Honors Hawaiian 5 [MH02241] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This challenging course is a continuation of Hawaiian 4, providing more opportunities for students to apply their language skills and fluency and to further their learning of advanced forms of grammar. The majority of the class will be conducted in Hawaiian and students are expected to actively participate in discussions. Emphasis is placed on original sources such as literature, poetry, music, audio/video recordings, and the Hawaiian language newspaper collection. In addition, students will conduct research and present the information both written and orally in Hawaiian. Special attention will be given to Hawaiian song composition. Prerequisite: Hawaiian 4 and teacher consent.
Japanese 1 [MH02208] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This introductory course is recommended for those with little knowledge of the Japanese language. The content revolves around the student’s school and family life; likes and dislikes, hobbies, daily routines, leisure activities and health. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills are simultaneously developed. The complete hiragana and katakana syllabifies are taught for mastery. Elementary kanji are also introduced.
Japanese 2 [MH02210] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This intermediate course builds upon the basic language knowledge developed in Japanese 1. Students will master Japanese greetings, conversation, grammar, culture and protocol. Students are required to read and write hiragana and katakana. More kanji will be introduced. Prerequisite: Japanese 1.
Japanese 3 [MH02212] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This advanced course expands the student’s knowledge of Japanese language, culture and builds awareness of traditional Japanese values. In preparation for dealing closely with Japanese people, cultural sensitivity and language proficiency (oral communication) is developed through sophisticated and highly cultural social situations. Students learn to interact and have respect for a culture and values that are different from their own. Prerequisite: Japanese 2 and teacher recommendation.
Japanese 4 [MH02213] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This advanced course conducted in Japanese provides intensive review of grammar, emphasizes conversation, correct pronunciation and writing, extensive vocabulary development, comprehension, and self expression. Selected readings from Japanese and Japanese-American authors are introduced. Prerequisite: Japanese 3 and teacher recommendation.
Spanish 1 [MH02214] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This introductory course develops linguistic proficiency in the domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course also develops cultural awareness and sensitivity to the Hispanic culture. Topics covered: useful phrases, greetings and goodbyes, asking how someone is, talking about likes and dislikes, wants and needs, describing the contents of a room, people and things, telling time, talking about class events, the weather and about family life.
Spanish 2 [MH02216] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. The intermediate course continues to develop linguistic proficiency in the domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It also continues to develop cultural awareness and sensitivity to the Hispanic culture. Topics covered: greetings, likes and dislikes, telling time, describing people and things, talking about routines, the weather, food, ordering in a restaurant, talking on the phone, extending and accepting invitations, commenting on clothing, talking about future and past events and expressing feelings. Prerequisite: Spanish 1.
Spanish 3 [MH02218] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This advanced course provides students with additional opportunity to expand their listening, speaking, reading and writing proficiencies to access short literary texts, authentic materials and media on generally familiar topics. Students also continue to develop in-depth cultural awareness and sensitivity to the Hispanic culture. Topics covered: making suggestions, asking for and offering help, asking for or giving advice, an opinion, directions, describing your city or town, a past event, making comparisons, staying fit, giving explanations, reporting what someone said, relating a series of events, ordering in a restaurant, talking about what you used to do, talking about the latest news, describing a problem, expressing agreement and disagreement, talking about obligations and solutions. Prerequisite: Spanish 2 and teacher recommendation.
Spanish 4 [MH02220] – Semester Daily
1 Credit. This advanced course is conducted in Spanish and provides students with an opportunity to use the Spanish language within and beyond the school setting. It promotes the use of Spanish for personal enjoyment and enrichment. Emphasis is on conversation, correct pronunciation, correct writing, extensive vocabulary development, comprehension and self expression. Selected readings from Spanish and Spanish-American authors will be introduced. Topics covered: setting the scene for a story, continuing and ending a story, talking about the latest news, reacting to news, describing a problem, talking about consequences, talking about obligations and solutions, talking about where you went and what you did, saying how you feel about people, talking about what has happened, about future events, responsibilities, unintentional events and requesting favors. Prerequisite: Spanish 3 and teacher recommendation..