Online High School at Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA)

• French I includes an introduction to and mastery of basic concepts and vocabulary in this beautiful language while also exposing students to the culture, geography, and history of the francophone world.
• Not only can students build language skills, but they can also learn about various French-speaking cultures and histories.
• Students can also gain a better understanding of a biblical worldview as they encounter and appreciate a new perspective on the world.
• Students will test their new skills in writing, listening, reading, and speaking.
• Using web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey into learning a second language.

French I Syllabus

• French II includes a review of and mastery of basic concepts in this beautiful language while also developing more complex grammatical concepts and robust vocabulary, all while exposing students to the culture, geography, and history of the francophone world.
• Not only can students build their language skills, but they can also learn about various French-speaking cultures and histories.
• Students can also gain a better understanding of a biblical worldview as they encounter and appreciate a new perspective on the world.
• Students can use their new skills in writing, listening, reading, and speaking.
• Using web-based technology, students will continue this exciting journey into learning a second language.

French II Syllabus

• In Latin I, students can develop the ability to comprehend simple written Latin texts based on a variety of topics. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of texts rather than interpersonal communication.
• Students also learn about the perspectives, practices, and products of the ancient Roman people. Students can compare these cultural and historical elements to their own culture and recognize examples of the influence of Roman civilization in their own world.
• Through their understanding of the structures and vocabulary of the Latin language, students can enhance their understanding of the linguistic elements of English.
• To support the development of reading skills, students learn to use Latin orally, understand oral Latin, and write very simple phrases and sentences.

Latin I Syllabus

• In Latin II, students continue to cultivate the ability to comprehend written Latin texts on a variety of topics. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of texts rather than interpersonal communication.
• Students also learn about the perspectives, practices, and products of the ancient Roman people and identify the impact of this civilization on Christ’s time on earth.
• Through their understanding of the structures and vocabulary of the Latin language, students can enhance their understanding of the linguistic elements of English.
• To support the development of reading and interpretation skills, students learn to understand oral Latin and write increasingly complex phrases and sentences.

Latin II Syllabus

• Not only can students build language skills, but they can also learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures.
• Students can also learn more about their own faith by reading the Bible in Spanish and analyzing Bible stories.
• Students can expect to use their new language both in written and oral form as they complete each of their assignments throughout this course.
• Students in Spanish I can master the basic concepts of Spanish and be introduced to more advanced grammatical concepts.
• Through the use of web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey into learning a second language.

Spanish I Syllabus

• Not only can students build their language skills, but they can also learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.
• Students can expect to use their new language both in written and oral form as they complete each of their assignments throughout this course.
• Students can learn more about their own faith by reading the Bible in Spanish and analyzing Bible verses.
• This course includes mastery of basic concepts with an introduction to more advanced grammatical concepts.
• Through the use of web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey into learning a second language.

Spanish I: Part A Syllabus

• Not only can students build their language skills, but they can also learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and cultures.
• Students can expect to use their new language both in written and oral form as they complete each of their assignments throughout this course.
• Students can learn more about their own faith by reading the Bible in Spanish and analyzing Bible stories.
• This course fosters mastery of basic concepts with an introduction to more advanced grammatical concepts.
• Through the use of web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey into learning a second language.

Spanish I: Part B Syllabus

• Spanish II builds on the fundamental language elements taught in Spanish I and continues to focus on the 4 language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Students are also introduced to native aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures, which allows connections to be made with their own culture.
• Students are challenged through their lessons and assignments to improve and further develop their language skills and their comprehension of Spanish.
• Students will examine Scripture in the target language as they learn about different biblical topics related to adolescents.
• Through this course, students can broaden their knowledge of Spanish grammatical structures and vocabulary, allowing them to freely communicate ideas using various tenses.

Spanish II Syllabus

• Students can continue to develop their communicative competence by focusing on the 4 language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language.
• Students can learn about specific concepts in Hispanic culture and will contemplate how these common cultural elements might be perceived through a biblical worldview.
• Students will communicate on a variety of topics at a level commensurate with their study, using more complex structures in the language and moving from concrete to more abstract concepts in a variety of time frames.
• Students will use authentic materials, including popular praise and worship songs, devotionals, and videos in Spanish, to develop their language skills with the goal of becoming faithful witnesses (Acts 1:8), worshipping God in the heart language of millions, and effectively sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to make disciples of Spanish speakers (Matthew 28:18-20).
•  A final project serves as the culmination of the course. Each student will create an illustrated children’s storybook in Spanish with all of the grammatical elements learned in the course. This project will be submitted immediately prior to the semester exam.
• The goal of Spanish III is to build on the fundamental language elements taught in Spanish I and II so that students can better know and engage with Spanish-speaking people for the purpose of glorifying God, honoring God, and communicating the Gospel effectively in Spanish (Acts 8:26-40).

Spanish III Syllabus

• Organized around various genres of literature, the course covers works from America’s first settlers to modern writers.
• The class begins with a study of nonfiction literature, including essays, letters, and memoirs. From there, the course covers drama, novels, poetry, and short stories.
• The course includes literature spanning from the 1500s to the current day and introduces students to some of the greatest authors and works in American literature.
• The material offers students a broad view of the most important genres in American literature while also providing the opportunity for closer examination of some of America’s most important authors and works.
• Throughout the course of American literature, students will encounter and experience the full span of America’s rich literary history.

American Literature Syllabus

America’s Colonial Foundations provides an introduction to the establishment of British North America and the major topics of:

• European cultural influences on the various colonial regions
• Its changing relationships with Native Americans
• Its development of racial slavery as a labor source
• Its political, economic, and social structures
• Its religious and intellectual characteristics and the transition from distant citizens of Great Britain to a new American identity

America’s Colonial Foundations Syllabus

This course provides a wide lens overview of British literature, spanning from the Anglo-Saxon period through the early twentieth century. The course focuses on looking at the connections between historical events, philosophies, and art in England and helps students connect the literature they read to their own life and faith. It covers selections from England’s most famous authors and allows students to explore these works through reading, creative writing, and interest-based research.

British Literature Syllabus

The Christian Authors course provides an in-depth study of the major works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The course will address the religious, cultural, and literary influences upon their works as well as the influence of these 2 authors upon each other’s work.

Christian Authors Syllabus

This course introduces the student to the important themes, people, and ideas arising from the period of the American Civil War. While the focus of the course is from 1850 to 1877, the place of the war and its impact on subsequent American history is also examined.

Civil War and Reconstruction Syllabus

• College Planning and Preparation is a 1-semester elective course that allows students to begin the process of planning and preparing for college.
• Instruction includes a focus on the decision-making process of choosing a school, including the inquiry and application processes and financial requirements.
• Students will receive an overview of basic expectations for college-level reading, writing, and research.

College Planning and Preparation Syllabus

• Consumer Math is an elective course that covers topics related to basic mathematical skills, then directs the student to apply those skills to real-life situations and problems.
• Included in the course of study will be a survey of basic financial practices and computations that correlate to business and personal money management.
• The course will offer a review of basic skills related to math operations and properties.
• The student can learn how to apply math in a variety of ways in order to be a better-educated and more informed consumer.

Consumer Math Syllabus

• A close study of God’s written word demonstrates His appreciation for the literary elements of writing in the figurative and precise diction present in the Bible as evidenced in Scripture’s inclusion of poetry, the historical narrative, and the beautifully creative.
• The course emphasizes how creativity in humans is evidence of God’s image within and how the exercise of that creativity through the medium of the written word gives rise to the possibility of impacting both the present and the future for eternity.
• This creative writing course provides the student with an outlet to express — or discover — that part of his or her God-reflecting image through the study of the elements of narrative nonfiction, short fiction, poetry, and drama as well as the application of those through the student’s original creative nonfiction compositions, short stories, poems, scripts, and plays.

Creative Writing Syllabus

This course includes a survey of the history of the United States Constitution, emphasizing the ideological origins of constitutional principles and the history of the drafting, ratification, amendment, and application of the Constitution.

History of the Constitution Syllabus

Most people will have an occasion to speak in public. Sometimes an individual may be the main speaker at a specific event while other times he/she may lead a small group discussion such as a Bible study. In order to be an effective public speaker, it is important to know some basics about:

• Purpose
• Research
• Situation
• The audience
• Types of speeches

This course will present information, exercises, and example speeches to clarify the main points related to public speaking.

Public Speaking Syllabus

The course will introduce the student to the operation and use of computers. Specific applications taught include:

• Databases
• Operating systems
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheets
• Word processing

Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. In addition, students can learn basic terminology and concepts related to the use of computers in today’s society.

Please note: Students must be in at least 10th grade.

Computer Applications I Syllabus

This course will introduce the student to intermediate and advanced Microsoft Office applications. Specific applications taught include:

• Databases
• Operating systems
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheets
• Word processing

Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. This course helps provide IT foundations that are applicable to all curricula.

Please note: This course is designed for PC use, which is strongly recommended; however, a Mac can be used to complete a majority of the course. Please note that there will be several functions unavailable on a Mac that are needed to complete some of the required assignments. Students will need to have access to a PC to successfully complete this course.

Computer Applications I is a prerequisite to this course.

Computer Applications II Syllabus

Creationeering is a new paradigm, or worldview, that integrates engineering and business practice for technological entrepreneurship from a biblical basis. In this course, students will study a survey of the various engineering disciplines through the Creationeering lens. Along with this survey, students will engage in a number of labs designed to illustrate engineering principles for each discipline. This course will cover the following engineering disciplines:

Engineering and Creationeering Syllabus

This semester-long course is an introduction to the goals, processes, and operations of business enterprises for students. The main focus is on the functions that a company — whether a multinational corporation or a corner grocery store — must manage effectively to be successful. These functions include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Human resource management
• Marketing
• Operations management
• Strategic planning

Attention is also given to the legal environment in which businesses operate and the importance of business ethics and corporate citizenship.

Please note: Computer Applications I is a prerequisite to this course.

Essentials of Business Syllabus

This course will guide the student in learning the basics of programming in C++. The course focuses on learning and applying key programming concepts in the C++ programming language, such as:

Throughout the course, learning will be aided and applied through the completion of many practical programming exercises. Upon completing this course, students can be better prepared for further programming in C++ and can apply their understanding of programming in C++ to learn how to use other programming languages as well.

Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.

Programming Logic: C++ Syllabus

• The course focuses on learning and applying key programming concepts, such as the use of variables, functions, loops, conditional statements, object-oriented programming, and graphical user interfaces, all in the Java programming language.
• This course will guide the student in learning the basics of programming in Java.
• Throughout the course, learning will be aided and applied through the completion of many practical programming exercises.
• Upon completing this course, students can be prepared for further programming in Java and can apply their understanding of programming in Java to learn how to use other programming languages as well.

Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.

Programming Logic: Java Syllabus

• The course focuses on learning and applying key programming concepts, such as the use of variables, functions, loops, conditional statements, object-oriented programming, and graphical user interfaces, all in the Python programming language.
• This course will guide the student in learning the basics of programming in Python.
• Throughout the course, learning will be aided and applied through the completion of many practical programming exercises.
• Upon completing this course, students can be prepared for further programming in Python and can apply their understanding of programming in Python to learn how to use other programming languages as well.

Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.

Programming Logic: Python Syllabus

This course will guide the student in developing web pages using HTML and CSS. Included in the course are principles of good web design and an introduction to basic JavaScript programming. The text is supported by simulated tasks with real-time feedback.

Please note: This course is recommended for an 11th- or 12th-grade student. Students should also have sufficient computer knowledge and completion of Computer Applications I.

Web Design Syllabus