WORLD LANGUAGES
TWO YEARS OF THE SAME FOREIGN LANGUAGE ARE RECOMMENDED
TO BE ACCEPTED TO MOST COLLEGES.
SPANISH I
Spanish I introduces listening, speaking, reading and writing language skills within a cultural context. Included in the instruction of the Spanish language will be an overview of history, geography, and elements of daily life in Spanish speaking countries.
1 Credit, Grades 9-12
SPANISH II
Spanish II reinforces and builds on listening, speaking, reading and writing language skills within a cultural context.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I
1 Credit, Grades 9-12
SPANISH III
Spanish III further develops listening, speaking, reading and writing language skills within a cultural context, with a greater emphasis on reading and writing. Another focus is fostering independent work and practice in the fundamentals of translating, conversing, and writing. Hispanic literature will be introduced.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish II
1 Credit, Grades 9-12
AP SPANISH IV
The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students' awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions). College credit is earned with a qualifying score on an AP exam.
PREREQUISITE: Spanish III
1 Credit, Grades 9-12
