Course descriptions for Spanish courses
(taken from 2009-2010 Course Selection Guide)
Spanish I – WL04102
This course is an introduction to Spanish language and culture. Students will be able to
converse in elementary Spanish, learn basic reading and writing skills, and will
demonstrate knowledge of Spanish traditions and culture.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series
Spanish II (H ) (Honors Track) - WL04201
The course stresses a multi-faceted approach to a hands-on, student centered learning
experience. There are many varied activities which permit the students to further develop
their language skills. The rich world of Hispanic culture is explored. This is an Honors
level course. Success on the final exam in both the written and the oral components is
required to continuation in the Honors level.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series
Spanish II CP – WL04202
This college prep course is communicative and student-centered, which allows the
student to experience everyday situations in which he/she will utilize the four basic skills
of language learning. Videos, readings, and cultural units will further enhance the
student’s understanding of the Spanish-speaking world.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series
Spanish III (H) WL04301 – SECOND SEMESTER ONLY
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II (H).
This course allows students to use their critical thinking skills to make cross cultural
comparisons as they continue to explore the Spanish speaking world. The focus is on
achieving greater proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Success
on the final exam in both the written and the oral components is required for continuation
in the Honors program.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series
Spanish III CP (college preparatory) - WL04302
This course stresses a multi-faced approach which enhances the student’s learning
experience. There are many varied activities which permit the students to refine the
language skills they have already developed. The rich world of Hispanic culture is
explored in depth.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series
Spanish IV (H) – WL 044011 SECOND SEMESTER ONLY
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III (H).
This course encompasses previously learned vocabulary and grammatical structures and
introduces more complex ways to express requests, future actions, and descriptions of
events and people in the past. Students will continue to learn about the diverse Hispanic
cultures and use their critical thinking skills to differentiate and make comparisons. This
course is conducted in Spanish. Success on the final exam in both the written and oral
components is required for continuation in the Honors program.
TEXTBOOK – Realidades series
Spanish IV CP – WL04402
This course continues a multi-faceted approach to leaning language. Students further
explore the Spanish speaking world as well as improve their proficiency skills.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series
AP Spanish Language – WL04501 - FIRST SEMESTER ONLY
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV (H).
Along with the World Language Seminar (WL03111), this course serves as preparation
for the Spanish AP exam. Advanced grammatical structures and development of
vocabulary will be mastered via literary selections and continued work in various texts.
Speaking and listening skills will be enhanced through oral proficiency based activities
and authentic materials.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series, Una Vez Más, Triángulo, on-line resources and
teacher prepared materials.
Spanish V CP – WL04502 – SECOND SEMESTER ONLY
Students will enhance their skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through
various types of reading: historical and literary from the Hispanic world. More advanced
grammar structures are presented. THIS COURSE IS NOT PREPARATION FOR
THE AP EXAM.
TEXTBOOK: Realidades series