Spanish (Español)

Teachers: Rebecca Carr, Joyce Contreras, Patti Giamoni, Deborah Guardiola, Joseph Keever Ray Samuels, Noris Sanders, Jennifer Vojtko, Loreta Youssef

Courses

Spanish 1

This course will provide the basic skills of the language. The four areas of proficiency — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — will be included, with special emphasis on listening and speaking. Information regarding the life, customs, and culture of the people will be included.

Spanish 2

This course continues and builds upon the knowledge gained in the level one course. Vocabulary is practiced contextually in oral and written form. An intensive study of grammar is emphasized, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing multiple verb forms. Further study of culture is included.

Spanish 3

This course emphasizes advanced listening and speaking skills a long with an in-depth grammar study. Vocabulary is expanded and practiced in context through conversation and dialogues. Students continue to develop increased competence in reading and writing skills. Short literature selections are included as well as the study of Hispanic culture, history, and geography.

Spanish 4

This course will offer an increased competency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Discussions, debates, and conversation will be enhanced by the readings of selected short stories, essays, drama, poetry, newspapers, and magazines. Selected movies, songs, and videos will also be integrated into the curriculum.

Advanced Placement Spanish Literature

This course follows the prescribed curriculum of the Advanced Placement Program. It emphasizes an in-depth study of Spanish literature coupled with literary analysis and other forms of composition. Further acquisition and refinement of vocabulary and speaking skills are also essential to this program. At the end of this course, students may elect to take the optional Advanced Placement Examination, which is administered by the College Testing Service at Princeton University. Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, students may receive advanced credit, advanced placement, or both at the college to which they have been accepted.

Please note that Summer Readings are assigned for this course at the end of the school year. Contact teacher to receive the Summer readings assignment before you leave for vacation.

Advanced Placement Spanish Language

This course follows the prescribed curriculum of the Advanced Placement program. This course provides an in-depth study of the Spanish language through extensive reading, writing, and composition at the college level. At the end of the course, students may elect to take the optional Advanced Placement Examination, which is administered by the College Testing Service at Princeton University. Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, students may receive advanced credit, advanced placement, or both at the college to which they have been accepted.

Links

• Spanish Language Resources
• Spanish Language and Literature Resources on the Web
• More Spanish Language Resources