Courses:
Exploring Spanish
Spanish I
German I
Spanish II
German II
Spanish III
German III
Spanish IV
German IV
GAPP(German – American Partnership Program)
AP Spanish
Department Links
World Language Teachers:  
Ruth Rorig, Department Chair
rorigr@wilmoths.k12.wi.us		 Mrs. Rorig teaches Spanish, and earned her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from UW-Whitewater. She has been teaching at Wilmot for 27 years. Her favorite color is purple and sport is swimming. Top
Denise Bauer
bauerd@wilmoths.k12.wi.us		 Ms. Bauer teaches German I, II, III,and World History. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Lakeland College and her Master's Degree from UW-LaCrosse. She has been teaching at Wilmot for five years. She is one of the advisors for GAPP. Her favorite color is purple and favorite sport is volleyball. Top
Kim Christiansen
christiansenk@wilmoths.k12.wi.us
 Mrs. Christiansen teaches Spanish I and II. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from UW-Parkside and her Master's from UW-LaCrosse. She has been teaching at Wilmot for three years. Her teaching style is "LOUD and all over the place". Her hobbies outside of school include spending time with her family and going to the gym. Top
Amy Luxem
luxema@wilmoths.k12.wi.us		 Mrs. Luxem teaches Spanish I and II. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from UW-Milwaukee and her Master's Degree from Carthage College. She has been teaching at Wilmot for 12 years. Her favorite part of her job is working with her students, Her hobbies outside of school include spending time with her family and playing the piano. Top
Danielle Plichta
plichtad@wilmoths.k12.wi.us		 Ms. Plichta teaches German I, II and IV, and earned her Bachelor's Degree from UW-LaCrosse. She has been teaching at Wilmot for four years. She also coaches J.V. Softball, is the director of the Fall Play and an advisor of GAPP. Her teaching style is "first work, then play". Her hobbies outside of school include spending time with family and friends. Top
Course Descriptions:  
Exploring Spanish
(WDL100)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with present or previous Spanish experience
Credit: 0.50
Grades: 9-12		 This course will give students a basic knowledge of Spanish in order to prepare them for a job or career in which they may have Spanish speaking co-workers. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand simple Spanish vocabulary and conduct a simple conversation with correct grammar usage and pronunciation. The semester long course will include knowledge of basic geography, history and culture of Mexico, Central America, South America and Puerto Rico. Top
Spanish I
(WDL101)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 9-12		 A year study of the language through reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will learn about the culture and history of Spanish speaking countries. Emphasis is on Mexico and South America. The target language is used as much as possible. Top
German I
(WDL102)
Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 9-12		 A year study of the language through reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will learn about the German culture. The target language is used as much as possible. Top
Spanish II
(WDL201)
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 10-12		 A year long course of the language with emphasis on speaking and use of correct grammar and vocabulary. Student will focus on the culture and lifestyles of Spain. The Spanish language is spoken by the teacher and the students. Top
German II
(WDL202)
Prerequisite: German I
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 10-12		 A year study of the language through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Student will develop survival speaking skills and a good overall knowledge of German life after completing this course. German is spoken by the teacher and the students. Top
Spanish III
(WDL301)
Prerequisite: Spanish II
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 11-12		 This year long course will place emphasis on speaking and comprehension. Students will use all tenses and begin the subjunctive mood. There will be an extensive study of Spanish literature and history. The class will be entirely in Spanish. Top
German III
(WDL302)
Prerequisite: German II
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 11-12		 A year study of the language in which advanced grammar concepts are introduced, reading and writing is emphasized, and communication between teacher and students is in German. Top
Spanish IV
(WDL401)
Prerequisite: Spanish III
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 12		 This class offers an intensive study of the Spanish language using grammar. Students will further their proficiency by reading novels, writing, listening, and speaking. The year prepares students for the college placement exam. Everyone uses the target language. Top
German IV
(WDL402)
Prerequisite: German III
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 12		 A higher level of language proficiency will be achieved. The course will be taught in the German language, and student use of the language on a daily basis is expected. Reading literature, writing short essays, and speaking in German will be emphasized, and some larger projects will be completed. Discussions pertaining to the German culture, history and current issues will be held on a regular basis. Previously learned grammar concepts will be reviewed and mastered, in addition to learning the remaining
grammatical concepts of the language.		 Top
GAPP(German – American Partnership Program)
(WDL412)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in a German course
Credit: 0.25
Grades: 9-12, with priority given to Sophomores and Juniors		 This is your chance to visit another country. In order to participate you must start German as a Freshman or Sophomore. GAPP is an exchange program between student from Wilmot and St. Katarina Gymnasium in Oppenheim, Germany. This is an opportunity to learn about the German culture and people outside of the classroom. By attending monthly meetings before the trip, students will learn about cultural differences and survival speaking skills that they will then use while in Germany. Three weeks are spent hosting a German students (usually in September and October), and three weeks are spent in Germany (usually in June and July). A cumulating project will be finished upon completion of this experience. Top
AP Spanish
(WDL501)
Prerequisite: Spanish IV or concurrent enrollment in Spanish IV
Credit: 1.00
Grades: 12		 This course is designed for the 5th year Spanish student. The AP course in Spanish language is designed to parallel the skill development of a third year college course in advanced composition and conversation. The course will focus on the mastery of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, rather than the
content of specific texts. Student swill read at least one novel in Spanish per semester. Students will write one research paper in the Spanish language. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take the AP Exam in May. The cost of the exam is paid for by the student.		 Top