SPANISH
I
Grades 9-12
Credit 1
Prerequisites:
Grade of "C" or
better for incoming freshmen in English. Freshmen
given preference over upperclassmen at registration to accommodate the student
whose goal is four
(4) years of study.
Introduces the student to basic conversational Spanish.
Lays the groundwork for further study.
Focuses on hearing, speaking, reading and writing Spanish with the
objective of the ability to
communicate in Spanish in the future, i.e. college, employment, travel.
Introduces the diverse cultures of Mexico, South America, the Caribbean,
and Spain through history, geography, customs, songs, etc. and compares and
contrasts U.S. culture with Spanish culture.
Grading is based upon heard, spoken, read and written work.
Spanish Club and travel to Spain or Mexico are options.
Spanish dictionary recommended and can be ordered through teacher
for $6.00.
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