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WORLD LANGUAGES
Spanish I - CP
Spanish 1 is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Basic speech patterns, vocabulary, and pronunciation are presented through conversational dialogues and oral practice. Also included are essentials of grammar, everyday culture (such as behavior patterns of native speakers, geography, etc.), and the development of listening, reading, and writing skills. Students are expected to use Spanish as much as they can.
Spanish II - CP
Pre-requisite: Spanish I or Equivalent
Spanish 2 continues the presentation of the fundamentals of the language on a more complex level, expanding vocabulary and grammar while improving the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are encouraged to speak as much Spanish as they can at this level.
Spanish III - CP
Pre-requisite: Spanish II or Equivalent
Spanish 3 is an intermediate level language course. Students will improve their proficiency levels in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Topics studied include Vacationing, When I was Little, Technology among Hispanic youth, and Food! Students will read authentic texts such as advertisements, news articles and short stories as well as listen to native Spanish speakers in commercials, interviews and television programs.
Spanish IV - Honors
Pre-requisite: Spanish III or Equivalent
Honors Spanish 4 focuses on speaking, reading, writing and listening in the language. This course is taught entirely in Spanish and students are expected to speak only Spanish in the classroom. They will use Spanish for everyday conversations, questions and answers as well as for oral summaries of articles and films, discussions of personal opinions and reactions and presentations of topics of student interest. A cultural emphasis will be placed on Spain as students study its geography, art, music, customs and foods.
Spanish V - Honors
Pre-requisite: Honors Spanish IV or Equivalent
Honors Spanish 5 is conducted in Spanish in a seminar atmosphere with frequent class discussions and projects. Students are expected to work on perfecting their oral proficiency, written proficiency and interpretive skills. Material for reading and listening is chosen by interest of the class participants from topics such as: "La búsqueda de trabajo," "Los problemas internacionales," "El arte moderno," "La literatura española," and Nuestro mundo. Honors Spanish 5 is strongly recommended for students who want to meet selective college language requirements. Readings and projects may be assigned over the preceding summer and must be completed according to deadlines listed on the high school website.
Spanish for Native Speakers 1 - CP
Pre-requisite: Native Speaker of Spanish
Spanish for Native Speakers is designed to meet the unique needs of native Spanish Speakers. It will move at a faster pace than the traditional Spanish class. Students will improve their writing skills with more accurate spelling and writing. Cultural studies will allow students to learn more about their personal heritage and that of other students in the class. Students will continue to develop their speaking and reading skills with cultural materials and authentic texts. This course is taught in Spanish and students are expected to speak Spanish in the classroom. Students must complete a placement test in order to take this course.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 8-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12