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Spanish I

Prerequisite: Recommendation of the instructor.

AIMS: To develop the four basic skills of the target language--understanding, speaking, reading, and writing; to introduce some Spanish culture, history, and geography; to present grammatical structure emphasizing the students use of the language through conversation and written exercises.
CONTENT: Drills in basic grammar and vocabulary; oral and written practice.

• Spanish I syllabus

Spanish II

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" and recommendation of the instructor.

AIMS: To continue the development of the four basic skills; to strengthen the use of idiomatic language; to further enrich the understanding of the role of Spanish speaking countries in the world.
CONTENT: Continuation of drills in basic grammar and vocabulary. Oral and written practice in the language with emphasis on pupil participation.

• Spanish II syllabus

Spanish III

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" and recommendation of the instructor.

AIMS: To continue practice in oral and written expression with greater concentration on finer grammatical concepts; to study the geography, economy, culture, political aspects, and everyday life of countries where the language is spoken so students can develop a better understanding and appreciation for the psychology and philosophy of Spanish speaking peoples.
CONTENT: Discussion of, and written exercises on, articles and narratives in the text; drills to reinforce knowledge of verb forms and tense relationship; informal discussions of daily experiences to promote conversational fluency.

• Spanish III syllabus

Honors Spanish IV

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "B" or recommendation of the instructor.

AIMS: To study samples of Spanish literary, artistic, musical, and other cultural contributions; to develop fluency in spoken and written language; to review the mechanics of the language; to enhance appreciation of the role of Spanish speaking countries in the contemporary world.
CONTENT: Reading and discussion of Spanish literature and current periodicals with emphasis on thinking in the target language and fluency of expression.

• Spanish IV-V syllabus