Foreign Language Courses - Spanish
SPANISH 1*;
Grades 9-12; full year
Prerequisite: None
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The student in Spanish 1 develops skills in understanding and communicating through oral dialogues, basic vocabulary, and grammar study. The elementary fundamentals of reading and writing are introduced. Spanish is used extensively in the classroom and student participation is required.
SPANISH 2;
Grades 9-12; full year
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or teacher approval
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In this course, a student expands oral and listening skills and is encouraged to converse with classmates on controlled topics. Continued study of grammar and vocabulary enriches the student’s speaking and reading abilities.
SPANISH 3;
Grades 10-12; full year
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or teacher approval
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This course emphasizes an increased acquisition of vocabulary along with more complex grammatical concepts. Students are able to communicate freely on a variety of subjects. The culture of Hispanic countries continues to be stressed.
SPANISH 4;
Grades 11-12; full year
Prerequisite: Spanish 3
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This course stresses intense oral expression through discussions, skits, and speeches. The study of literature, history, art, music, and contemporary issues serves as a basis for continued cultural studies with concentrations on Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Grammar is reviewed and new tenses are learned. Students are required to watch Spanish television programs on a weekly basis outside of class.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE;
Grade 12; full year
Prerequisite: Spanish 4
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This course is a rigorous and intensive review of all grammar, vocabulary, literature, and culture previously studied with emphasis placed on the “fine points” in order to prepare the student for the AP Spanish Language exam. Listening comprehension via tapes and videotapes of native speakers, speaking, writing, and reading are stressed. Articles from current Spanish periodicals are studied for cultural context as well as structural analysis and active/passive vocabulary expansion. Students are required to watch two hours of television in Spanish per week outside of class.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LITERATURE;
Grade 12; full year
Prerequisite: Spanish 4
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AP Spanish Literature is a rigorous course in which students read, analyze, and interpret the literature of the five Spanish authors (García Márquez, García Lorca, Matute, Borges, and Unamuno) covered on the Advanced Placement test. In addition, students will organize and develop critical and analytical prose essays. Lectures in Spanish on literary topics are also an integral part of the course.
SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS;
Grades 9-12
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Spanish-speaking Hispanic students would take this course to improve their Spanish in the same way American students take English to improve their English language skills. The course is designed to improve a student’s ability to read and understand as well has to write and be understood. The units of instruction are built around chapter themes which address vocabulary, spelling, grammar, reading comprehension, writing skills development, and cultural themes.