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Courses Offered- Spanish

Spanish

SPANISH I is an introduction to Spanish as a second language. The methods of instruction will focus on the basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the target language. An introductory survey of Hispanic culture and geography is also included. Class participation in extracurricular activities such as banquets, community cultural opportunities, and traveling is encouraged. An approximate fee of $15 will be charged students for a workbook and/or appropriate app. (A state proficiency exam must be passed for students to earn credit in Spanish I and move to Spanish II.) Prerequisite: None

SPANISH I HONORS involves a more extensive study of the grammar, culture, geography, and history of Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries. Emphasis will be placed on conversation and composition. An approximate fee of $15 will be charged students for a workbook and/or appropriate app. (A state proficiency exam must be passed for students to earn credit in Spanish I and move to Spanish II.) Prerequisite: Placement for incoming students is based on a 90% score on the English entrance test or an “A” average in all secondary English courses.

SPANISH II is a continuation of Spanish I. The focus of the class is on the basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking with the emphasis on grammar and speaking. Also included in the course is an introduction to Spanish literature. Class participation in extracurricular activities such as banquets, community cultural opportunities and traveling is encouraged. An approximate fee of $24 will be charged students for a workbook, Spanish reader, and/or appropriate app. Prerequisites: Spanish I

SPANISH II-HONORS is an expansion of the four skills introduced in Spanish I: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and includes an extensive application of those skills into reading comprehension. Also included in the course is an extensive study of culture and geography of Spanish speaking countries. Class participation in extra-curricular activities such as banquets, community cultural opportunities and traveling is encouraged. An approximate fee of $24 will be charged students for a workbook, Spanish reader, and/or appropriate app. Prerequisite: “B” in each semester of Spanish I-H or “A” in each semester of Spanish I

SPANISH III is a further expansion of the four skills introduced in Spanish I and II. Emphasis is placed on advanced Spanish grammar and composition and an extensive study of Hispanic culture. Supplementary reading material will include a survey of Hispanic and Spanish literature. The course involves use of the internet and projects. A workbook and a novel must be purchased from the school for approximately $24. Prerequisite: Spanish I and Spanish II

SPANISH III-HONORS is a further expansion of the four skills introduced in Spanish I and II. The course involves an extensive study of culture, grammar and literature. Supplementary reading material will include a survey of Hispanic and Spanish literature in four genres: narrative, drama, poetry, and nonfiction prose. A workbook and an assigned novel must be purchased for approximately $24. (This class may be offered as an independent course depending on enrollment.) Prerequisites: “A" in each semester of Spanish I and II or B in each semester of Spanish I-H and II-H

AP SPANISH IV is intended for those who will take the AP exam in Spanish and earn college credit. The course is designed to master Spanish grammar, writing skills, reading and listening comprehension. Students who enroll should have a basic knowledge of the language and culture of Spanish speaking people and should have attained a reasonable proficiency listening comprehension. Course content includes arts, history, current events, literature, culture, sports, etc. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged. The purchase of a textbook, a workbook, and a reader will be charged for approximately $35. Also, a fee of approximately $85 will be charged for the AP exam. Prerequisite: “A” in each semester of Spanish I, II, and III-H and Department Head approval based on standardized test scores