Spanish

Spanish 1
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
The Spanish 1 curriculum includes:

Introduction to basic reading, listening, speaking and writing skills;
Introduction to basic grammatical concepts in the Spanish language;
Emphasis on the communicative approach, stressing common daily vocabulary which will satisfy check point A of the communicative objective;
Introduction to Spanish culture, its peoples and customs.

Spanish 2
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1
The Spanish 2 curriculum includes:

Further development of listening, writing, reading and speaking skills which will satisfy check point B of the communicative objective of the New York State Syllabus;
Greater emphasis on reading comprehension skills;
Introduction and practice of fundamental grammatical concepts;
Strong emphasis on vocabulary build-up through vocabulary, word explanations and word groupings;
Continuation of the study of Spanish culture.

Spanish 3
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2 and passing of the proficiency exam.
The Spanish 3 curriculum includes:

Development of stronger, refined reading and comprehension skills;
Further development of speaking and communicative skills;
Mastery of fundamental grammatical concepts;
Continuation of strong vocabulary build-up;
Complete overview of Spanish and Spanish-speaking culture;
Development of refined writing skills through composition;
Preparation for Comprehensive Regents Exam.

Spanish 4 (SUNY College Credit Option)
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Student must have successfully completed Spanish 3 with at least an 80 average and received the recommendation of the Level 3 teacher.
This course will provide students with a thorough review of Spanish grammar, language, and culture at the Beginning Intermediate Level. The students will expand their linguistic and cultural knowledge through communicative activities, various selected readings, guided grammatical exercises, pre-recorded listening activities, films, and guided Internet activities. Students will intensify the study of the form of the Spanish language as it relates to function. Students also have the opportunity to earn 3 units of SUNY college credit as an option in this course.

Spanish 5 (SUNY College Credit Option)
Credit: 1 unit
Year: 12
Prerequisite: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Level 4 with at least an 80 average and receive the recommendation of the level 4 teacher.
This course will provide a thorough review and continued acquisition of the Spanish language and culture at the Intermediate Level. The students will expand their linguistic and cultural knowledge through selected readings, guided grammatical exercises, communicative activities, recorded listening activities, films, and guided Internet activities. Students will also increase their knowledge and understanding of and gain insight into a culture other then their own.

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