SPANISH
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS French Latin Language Department |
Spanish I
First year courses are an introduction to the target language, its
people and customs. Students will gain foundational grammar and
vocabulary which will enable them to communicate effectively. This
includes being able to ask and answer questions in the target language,
and develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Culture, history, and geography will be introduced. Placement tests are
required for students entering Prep with prior language experience.
**An honors section is available upon meeting placement test requirements as well as teacher recommendation.
Honors Spanish I
Prerequisites: Placement Test and Teacher's
Recommendation
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Spanish II
Second year courses build on the language skills acquired in level I.
Language becomes more complex with a shift in expectation for the
students to synthesize what they know, shape their own spontaneous
communication, and create products in the target language. Placement
tests are required for students entering Prep with prior language
experience.
Honors Spanish II
Prerequisites: Spanish I and Teacher's
Recommendation
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Spanish III
Spanish
III builds on the language skills acquired in levels I and II. The
purpose of the course is to reinforce, master, and expand skills
previously acquired by the students, using correct grammatical
patterns, all verb tenses, and advanced vocabulary. Computer programs,
videos, films and other supplemental materials help provide a cultural
context for the student.
Honors Spanish III
This class is taught entirely in Spanish. Discussions are all
carried out in Spanish and emphasis is placed on an expanded
vocabulary, fluency of speech and accuracy of writing. This course also
offers a concise review of Spanish grammar so students can use the
language with a higher level of accuracy.
Prerequisites: Spanish II and Teacher's
Recommendation |
Outcomes for Honors Spanish III |
AP Spanish Course Description
This course is focused on preparing students for the AP Spanish
Language Examination. The course covers the equivalent of a third year
college course. Since the exam covers the areas of reading, speaking,
writing and listening the course is structured to perfect those skills
through exposure to high level, native speaker, materials.
The purpose of the AP Spanish Language Course is to prepare students
for the end-of-year AP Spanish Language Examination. The materials used
are designed to practice the four skills necessary to achieve fluency at a near-native speaker level, namely reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The class is conducted entirely in Spanish. In order to attain
accuracy and ease of expression in the spoken language, students must
communicate all thoughts and needs in Spanish both to fellow students
and to the instructor at all times. This is one of the most important
components of the course.
The textbooks and workbooks give students daily practice in
comprehension of reading and accuracy in writing. Workbooks give
students the opportunity to assess their grammar and vocabulary skills.
In addition, the internet resources listed offer a combination of
practice in grammar and vocabulary, with writing and listening. For
fluency and comprehension of spoken Spanish, students listen to audio
cassettes and watch Spanish television programs.
Learning about the culture is provided through both TV programs and Think Spanish magazine.