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This course is designed to review the basic Spanish grammar elements, to improve the student’s skill in
using the grammar, and develop conversational and reading abilities in Spanish. The student continues to
study Hispanic culture and civilization with special emphasis on making connections between the
similarities and differences of the Spanish-speaking world and our local and national identities. Reading
comprehension, self-expression, and cultural appreciation are reinforced through references to
contemporary works of art and literature as well as journalism.

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Spanish IV 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 5310 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III
In the fourth year, the student works toward refining his or her communication skills to an advanced level.
High expectations are maintained as grammatical structures are reviewed and practiced in order to
improve listening and speaking skills; other elements of the language and culture are also studied. The
student reads works of Peninsular and Hispano-American literature and poetry with the goal of improving
reading and writing skills, as well as developing a better understanding of foreign cultures. Authors
studied include Unamuno, Lorca, Borges, and Cela.

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Spanish V (Honors) 12 grade
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Course Number: 5410 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish IV​**Pending Enrollment**
Honors Spanish V provides intensive practice of all the skills needed to understand authentic written,
audio and video sources in order to deepen the student’s understanding of other peoples and cultures. In
addition to grammatical and literary studies, there is also an emphasis on the historical, political, and
social movements of the contemporary Hispanic world. A high degree of oral fluency and composition
ability is desired so that the student can communicate on the level of educated Spanish speakers and be
understood by a heritage speaker of Spanish.

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