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MODERN LANGUAGES
Two credits (two years) of the same language
are required for the College-Bound Plan.
SPANISH I
SPANISH III HONORS
The goal of this level-one course is to create a solid
foundation in Spanish. Using a variety of teaching
methods and comprehensible input, students focus
on vocabulary acquisition, Spanish/English cognates,
present-tense verbs, subject-verb agreement, and
sentence syntax. An emphasis is placed on correct
pronunciation and oral practice, with the goal of
practical life application.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Type: Required Language
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
In this course, students extend grammar, translation,
and composition skills, as well as auditory and
vocabulary awareness. Geography and the
civilizations of Spain and other Hispanic nations are
covered. An anthology of essays, poetry, short stories,
comic materials, films, and videos supplements the
enhancement of cultural understanding as well as
the students’ ability to manipulate the language for
effective communication.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Required Language
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Spanish I, Spanish II
SPANISH II
This course begins with a comprehensive review of all
material learned in Spanish I. Students do intensive
work on auditory skills and use Spanish as a tool
for communication in real-life situations. Students
work toward the improvement of their pronunciation
and reading skills, and mastery of all present tenses
and basic past tense. Correct phrase and sentence
production is emphasized. Students do basic
translations of notable Hispanic authors and explore
other cultural texts, and their
awareness of Hispanic culture
and history is expanded.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Required Language
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish I
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