Foreign Language

Faculty

Though not required, students are encouraged to take 2-3 years of foreign language before graudation. Developing a foreign language will help students succeed in the global community.

SPANISH 1 First year Spanish develops skills of understanding and speaking through emphasis on fundamental language patterns based on everyday life situations. Drills are used to help students master these patterns, correct punctuation, and characteristic intonation of Spanish. Cultural enrichment materials develop an understanding and appreciation of Spanish and Latin American civilization.

SPANISH 2 This course continues to emphasized skills needed to understand and speak Spanish. Reading and writing take greater importance as students gain familiarity and confidence with the spoken language. Grammar, basic language patterns, and word order are systematically taught to facilitate comprehension and correct usage.

SPANISH 3 In third year Spanish, students enlarge their vocabularies and review grammar essentials. Emphasis is placed on communication both tin speaking and wring. Collections of stories, short novels, or plays are read and discussed in Spanish. Writing skills are expanded through guided sentence construction and free composition. The histories of Spain and Latin America are also studied.

SPANISH 4 This course continues to develop understanding of speaking, reading, and writing skills. Principals of pronunciation are reviewed and added stress if placed on achieving intonation as used by Spanish speaking people. Stylistic improvement in language use is developed through student research, study and discussions of literature, periodicals, and newspaper. A wide variety of writing practice is pursued.

SPANISH 5/AP SPANISH This course continues to develop understanding of speaking, reading, and writing skills. Principals of pronunciation are reviewed and added stress if placed on achieving intonation as used by Spanish speaking people. Stylistic improvement in language use is developed through student research, study and discussions of literature, periodicals, and newspaper. A wide variety of writing practice is pursued.