Foreign Language


Foreign Language
Course: Number Grade Level Prerequisites: Credit:		Spanish I 5510 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 None 1
Spanish I is a course that offers instruction in the customs, the geography, and the language of Spanish-speaking countries. Emphasis is placed on the basic communication skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Students use everyday vocabulary for conversation practice. Basic grammar is emphasized and strong background in English is recommended.
Course: Number Grade Level Prerequisites: Credit:	Spanish II 5520 9, 10, 11, 12 Spanish I 1
Spanish II is a continuation of the study of customs, geography, and language with more emphasis placed on written communication. Correct grammar is stressed through grammar and structure drills. Students are encouraged to participate in free response activities.
Course: Number Grade Level Prerequisites: Credit:	Spanish III 5530 10, 11, 12 Spanish II 1
Spanish III is the continuation of Spanish II. Students are expected to write and speak French more fluently and to use the language more spontaneously than the Spanish II students. Extended reading and writing activities are used to enhance grammar study. Independent student projects encourage cultural study.
Course: Number Grade Level Prerequisites: Credit:			Spanish IV 5540 12 Spanish III 1
In Spanish IV, students continue to develop their proficiency in the three modes of communicative competence: interacting with other Spanish speakers, understanding oral and written messages in Spanish, and making oral and written presentations in Spanish. They are able to exchange and support opinions on a variety of topics related to contemporary and historical events and issues. They comprehend spoken and written Spanish texts from a variety of authentic sources as well as produce compositions containing well-developed ideas on various topics. Students use Spanish to access information in other subject areas and to compare and contrast cultural elements of countries where Spanish is spoken with their own.