world languages

Spanish I

No prerequisite. Open to students in grades 9 through 12.

Spanish I provides students a solid foundation in the basic structures of Spanish grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. This knowledge is actively put into practice as students develop basic skills in written and oral communication. The course emphasizes an integrated approach and a balanced development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students also become familiar with the geography, customs and the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. A combination of textbook and web-based materials is used to facilitate students’ progress through the curriculum.

Spanish Iii

Prerequisites: Spanish II or approval by the Department Chair

Spanish Ii

Prerequisites: Spanish I or approval by the Department Chair

Spanish II is an intermediate course in which students continue to strengthen their vocabulary, grammar and conversation skills. Students work through regular and irregular verbs in all tenses of the indicative mood, including all forms of the preterit and imperfect, as well as learn to incorporate theme-based vocabulary into both the written and oral context. Creating dialogues based on specific situations and role-playing are an important aspect of oral assessment. Students also expand their understanding of the history and culture of all Spanish-speaking countries. Spanish II is highly interactive and much of the course is conducted in Spanish. A combination of textbook and web-based materials is used to facilitate students’ progress through the curriculum.

Spanish III is an intermediate-level language course. The goal of this course is to bridge the gap between elementary and advanced levels in the further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will be encouraged to attach meaning directly to Spanish without depending on English for understanding. For this reason, Spanish will be the language used for communication at all times. Students should continue to become better learners of language by continuing to apply useful learning strategies to their work. Students conjugate regular and irregular verbs in all tenses of the indicative and subjunctive moods and all forms of the imperative mood. Authentic texts, both auditory and visual, expose students to a wider variety of cultural, political and social aspects within the Spanish-speaking world. To facilitate their learning in a variety of facets, students work from a college-level textbook and accompanying web-based materials.