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Honors Spanish IV 504 11-12 2 1
By the end of the course, students are expected to function at an Intermediate Mid-3 proficiency level as defined by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. ​College credit (3 cr) is available for this course through Seton Hill University. Click ​here for more information on College in High School.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● B or better in level III and teacher recommendation.
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AP Spanish Language and 505 12 2 1 Culture
The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is comparable to an advanced level (5th- and 6th-semester or the equivalent) college Spanish language course. Emphasizing the use of Spanish for active communication, it encompasses aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. The course objectives are to help students understand Spanish spoken by native speakers at a natural pace, with a variety of regional pronunciations, in both informal (interpersonal) and formal (presentational) contexts; develop an active vocabulary sufficient for reading authentic newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary literature, and other non-technical writings (websites, letters and emails, advertisements, signs and instructions) in Spanish; express yourself by describing, narrating, inquiring, and developing arguments in Spanish, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, using different strategies for different audiences and communicative contexts. In this course, special emphasis is placed on the use of authentic source materials and the integration of language skills. Students receive extensive training in combining listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in order to demonstrate understanding of authentic Spanish-language source materials. In order to receive weighted grading credit for the class, students must earn a B or better in the class (click here​ for AP policy).
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● B or better in Honors Spanish IV and teacher recommendation.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced in all 3 Keystone Exams.
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PDLA AP Spanish Language 2505 12 2 1 and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture is an advanced language course in which students acquire proficiencies that expand their cognitive, analytical, and communication skills. The course prepares students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) as defined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the Twenty-First Century. The course is designed as an immersion experience and is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. In addition, all student work, practices, projects, participation, and assessments are in Spanish. The course teaches language structures in context and focuses on the development of fluency to convey meaning. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. In addition, students participate in a forum where they are able to share their opinions and comments about various topics and comment on other students’ posts. The course also makes great use of the Internet for updated and current material.
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