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Spanish

Ms. Amador Ms. Camillo

Mrs. Villagrana

Mr. Olmedo


Spanish Courses 
                       

Spanish I
(10 credits)
This course introduces easy conversational forms, practice in pronunciation, vocabulary building and the fundamental grammatical principles

Advanced Spanish I
(10 credits) Prerequisites: Students need to speak and comprehend Spanish in order to enroll
This course is designed to introduce the Spanish-speaking students to basic grammar, vocabulary, and practice in reading and writing. Students will read selections on legends, customs and traditions of Spain and Latin America. Career opportunities for bilingual people will be explored.

Spanish II
(10 credits) Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Spanish I. Students may be recommended by their previous teacher. Testing at this level may place native speakers.
This course is a continuation of Spanish I, includes an
 intensive study and review of grammar with more written practice. The second semester places more emphasis on reading and an expansive study of basic grammatical structures. More emphasis will be placed on the performance aspect of the communicative skills acquired.

Advanced Spanish II
(10 credits) Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed Advanced Spanish I
The emphasis of this course is to continue to develop reading and writing skills. The study of grammar is in detail. Articles on the history, culture and famous people of different Latin American countries will be read and discussed. Essay writing, research projects and oral presentations are also included in this class.

Spanish III
(10 credits) Prerequisites: Student should have attained a grade of B or better in both semesters of Spanish II
This course places more emphasis on spoken Spanish on written construction, and the reading of popular selections in Spanish. The grammar study is more intensive. Oral presentations are an essential part of this course.

Spanish IV
(10 credits) Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed Advanced Spanish II or Spanish III
Students will develop interpersonal and academic language skills in Spanish while reading and discussing texts of various Latino authors. Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences.