First Year Courses:
First Year Courses: French I, Italian I, Spanish I, Latin I: These courses are introductions to the target language and surrounding cultures. Students learn to comprehend simple oral questions, statements, messages, expressions of courtesy, and other brief information regarding time, place, directions, and commands. They perform simple social interactions, answer simple questions, make brief statements regarding themselves and their environment, and obtain information using learned phrases. They also begin to comprehend and write short material, reflecting a grasp of basic grammar and spelling in the target language.

Second Year Courses:
Second Year Courses: French II, Italian II, Spanish II, Latin II: These courses are continuations of the first year course objectives. Students continue to demonstrate proficiency in the skills of reading, listening, writing, and speaking in the target language. Time is also devoted to cultural materials, as well as historical and geographical materials pertaining to regions that use the language. Students begin to comprehend speech on familiar topics at normal speed, including social interactions, questions, statements, directions, and expressions of courtesy. They are able to speak in both the present and past tense. They are able to read and understand authentic materials, such as menus, schedules, correspondence, and narratives.

Third Year Courses:
Third Year Courses: French III, Italian III, Spanish III, Latin III: These courses transition to a more intensive development of grammar, vocabulary, and verbal skills. Students begin to understand spoken information in different time frames, including present, past, and future. They are able to generate more detailed oral statements, questions, and comments. They are able to read and understand short stories and cultural information. They begin to write social correspondence, information about self and environment in paragraph form, and take notes on oral and written discourse about familiar topics with accuracy. Students also continue their development of cultural awareness of the countries where the target language is spoken.

Fourth Year Courses:
Fourth Year Courses: French IV, Italian IV, Spanish IV, Latin IV: These courses allow students to review and refine previously learned material as well as study new structures, more advanced grammatical forms, lengthier texts, and additional elements of culture. They begin to write and speak with more spontaneity, fluidity, and accuracy. Students also demonstrate understanding of appropriate behavior in cultural situations and an appreciation of the contributions to society of other cultures.

Fifth Year Courses:
Fifth Year Courses: French V, Italian V, Spanish V, Latin V: These courses allow students to enhance their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Many of the courses allow students to study authentic literary and historical texts with greater depth. Some students may choose to take Advanced Placement examinations after completion of these courses.