| Spanish 1 | Spanish 2 | Spanish 3 | Spanish 4 | |||
| Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Department: Foreign Language Prerequisite: none* Credit(s): 2 Term(s): full year |
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 or meets prerequisite or teacher permission Department: Foreign Language Prerequisite: Spanish I Credit(s): 2 Term(s): full year |
Grade Level: 11, 12 or meets prerequisite or teacher permission Department: Foreign Language Prerequisite: Spanish I and Spanish II Credit(s):2 Term: full year |
Grade Level: 12 or meets prerequisite or teacher permission Department: Foreign Language Prerequisite: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III Credit(s): 2 Term(s): full year |
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Course Description: Spanish I is an elective course and is designed
to present materials in such a way that the student will derive
pleasure and satisfaction in acquiring the language skills. The
course progressively enables the student to: (1) comprehend the
language at a conversational speed in subjects within their
vocabulary range; (2) read material involving vocabulary and
construction studied; (3) write in idiomatic style (everyday
expressions about ordinary activities) on subjects within their
vocabulary range; (4) speak and interact with proper pronunciation,
intonation and inflection on subjects within their vocabulary range;
(5) understand cultural perspectives, customs, art and music of the
countries where Spanish is spoken. It is recommended that a college
bond student complete three to four years of the same foreign
language during high school. * It is highly recommended that a student have earned at least a "C" grade in English before enrolling in Spanish I. |
Course Description: Spanish II is an elective course. This course is a continuation of the objectives and skill presented in Spanish I. It is designed to present materials in such a way that the student will derive pleasure and satisfaction in acquiring the language skills. The course progressively enables the student to: (1) comprehend the language at a conversational speed on subjects within their vocabulary range; (2) read material involving vocabulary and construction studied; (3) write in idiomatic style (everyday expressions about ordinary activities) on subjects within their vocabulary range; (4) speak and interact with proper pronunciation, intonation and inflection on subjects within their vocabulary range; (5) understand cultural perspectives, customs, art and music of the countries where Spanish is spoken. It is recommended that a college bound student complete three to four years of the same foreign language during high school. | Course Description: Spanish III is an elective course. This course is designed to: (1) continue development of conversational ability; (2) continue to increase the vocabulary span; (3) improve reading comprehension; (4) develop ability in written composition on the subjects studied; (5) increase knowledge of the culture, literature, art and music of the countries studied through reading on these subjects in Spanish. It is recommended that a college bound student complete three to four years of the same foreign language during high school. | Course Description: Spanish IV is an elective course. This course is taught in Spanish and is designed to (1) practice and refine speaking ability with an emphasis on conversational skills; (2) teach and practice more advanced grammar skills; (3) expose students to literary texts in Spanish; (4) further improve reading comprehension and writing skills; (5) further increase knowledge of the culture, literature, art and music of the countries where Spanish is spoken through reading on these subjects in Spanish. It is recommended that a college bound student complete three to four years of the same foreign language during high school. |