Foreign Language Course Description


Course Title: Spanish 1-2
Recommended Preparation: None

Course Description
A beginning course in Spanish, emphasizing oral communication, vocabulary building, fundamental pronunciation, and grammar. Includes practice in reading and simple conversation gives an introduction to Spanish-speaking people and their culture.

Course Title: Spanish 3-4
Recommended Preparation: C grade or higher in Spanish 1-2 or permission of teacher.

Course Description
A continuation of SPANISH 1-2; includes a review for further understanding of vocabulary, idioms, and grammar. More intensive practice in conversational reading. Continuing study of Spanish- speaking people.

Course Title: Spanish 5-6
Recommended Preparation: C grade or higher in Spanish 3-4 or permission of teacher.

Course Description
A continuation of SPANISH 3-4; includes an intensive study of grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic expression, and emphasis on written and oral compositions with a sampling of contemporary Spanish literature.

Course Title: Advanced Placement Spanish Literature
Recommended Preparation: B grade or higher in previous Spanish course and AP Permit signed by Spanish teacher and department chair.

Course Description
The AP Spanish literature course is a one-year course with a focus on preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish literature. Students are prepared to understand lectures in Spanish, to participate in literary texts, and to analyze the form and content both orally and in writing while using the appropriate terminology. The course is an introduction to Hispanic literature, covering selected works from the literatures of Spain and Spanish America.

Course Title: Advanced Placement Spanish Language
Recommendation Preparation: B grade or higher in previous Spanish course and AP Permit signed by Spanish teacher and department chair.

Course Description
The AP Spanish Language course is a one-year course with a focus on preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish language. This program develops optimal functional use of the target language. Throughout the course strong and equal emphasis is placed on reading, listening, speaking, vocabulary development, and essay writing.

Course Title: Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students 1-2
Recommendation Preparation: Basic knowledge of oral Spanish communication.

Course Description
This course provides basic and intermediate elements of reading, writing, and speaking for students who have contact with the Spanish language and who comprehend it without speaking fluently. Special emphasis will be given to the Hispanic heritage of Mexico and the Southwest.

Course Title: Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students 3-4
Recommendation Preparation: C grade or higher in previous Spanish course or permission of teacher.

Course Description
A continuation of SPANISH for SPANISH-SPEAKING STUDENT 1-2; includes principles of grammar, oral and written Spanish. Emphasis on reading improvement and enrichment of vocabulary.


Course Title: French 1-2
Recommendation Preparation: None

Course Description: This is a beginning course in French, emphasizing oral communication, vocal building, fundamentals of pronunciation, and grammar. Practice in reading, simple conversation, and composition. Introduction to French people and culture.

Course Title: French 3-4
Recommendation Preparation: C grade or higher in previous French course or permission of teacher.

Course Description: This is a continuation of FRENCH 1-2. A review of further understanding of vocabulary, idioms, and grammar; includes more intensive practice in conversation and reading. Continuing study of France and its people.

Course Title: French 5-6
Recommendation Preparation: B grade or higher in previous French course or permission of teacher.

Course Description: This is a continuation of FRENCH 3-4 includes intensive study of grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic expression, and emphasis on written and oral compositions. Sampling of French literature.