Spanish 1
Spanish 1 is an introductory course designed for students who are beginning a formal study of Spanish for the first time. At its completion, students should be able to read, write, and converse in a variety of situational contexts using basic vocabulary and grammatical structures. They should also be able to manipulate a variety of regular and irregular present tense verbs, in both written and spoken Spanish. (one credit)
Spanish 2
Spanish 2 is an intermediate course designed for students who are continuing formal study of Spanish. At its completion, students should be able to read, write, and converse in a variety of situational contexts using a richer context of vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. They should also be able to manipulate regular and irregular verbs in all tenses of the indicative mood, all forms of the preterit and imperfect and their usage. (one credit)
Honors Spanish 2
Honors Spanish 2 covers the same material as Spanish 2 and uses the same text. Additional content for Honors Spanish 2 are the first 11 chapters of Album by Valette. By department permission. (one credit)
Spanish 3
Spanish 3 is an intermediate course designed for students who want to complete their study of Spanish or desire to prepare for the next level. While it is grammar based, study at this level emphasizes all areas of communication and comprehension with an emphasis on natural, effective communication. At the completion of Spanish 3 students should be able to read, write, and converse in a variety of situational contexts using a deep context of vocabulary and complex grammatical structures.
(one credit)
Honors Spanish 3
Honors Spanish 3 covers the same material as Spanish 3 and uses the same text. Students will learn to identify the major genres of literature and will have a basic understanding of literary analysis. Poetry, theater, and the short story will be introduced through well-known, challenging works of literature. By department permission. (one credit)
Spanish 4
Spanish 4 is an intensive language course based on Cuéntame cómo pasó, one of the most popular series in Spanish television history. It comprises themes from the first thirteen episodes to teach vocabulary, conversation, history, culture, and language in a way that is engaging and relevant. The series tracks the growth of a Spanish family during Spain’s transition from dictatorship to democracy during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Its richness in language, history, and culture retains student attention. Subtitles in Spanish allow students to reinforce what they hear through visual means. Authentic context provides a backdrop for talking about themes that are important to young audiences. (one credit)
Honors Spanish 4
This course is designed for advanced language students, and provides a formal introduction to literary analysis supported by the study of advanced grammar and language. Students will read, evaluate and comment on great works by Hispanic authors in all genres and further develop grammar and language accuracy in writing and speaking. By department permission. (one credit)
Spanish 5: Culture and Conversation
This class will serve as the basis for the study of a variety of Hispanic films from 1928 to the present, and will be representative of a wide spectrum of the Hispanic cinematic experience. Combined with the study of grammar, thematic analysis through written compositions, conversations, and listening exercises, students will further improve their overall proficiency in Spanish while they explore Hispanic history and culture through the various films presented.
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Language is an advanced course where students will be expected to perform college level advanced grammar and read college level texts. This course will fine tune any grammatical problems as well as refine complex structures of the language. In addition, the class will explore new areas of composition and speaking. By department permission. (one credit)
AP Spanish Literature
This course is intended for the highly motivated and achieved student. A survey course in Hispanic literature from the Medieval to Golden Ages, and from nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The student will learn the historical context associated with the readings, literary terms, analytical writing, and critical thinking skills. The student will also participate in literary “tertulias” or free intellectual discussions and produce presentations and projects. By department permission. (one credit)