Spanish

SPANISH 1

Grade Level: 8

Prerequisite: None

Course Length: Full year

The student uses the four fundamental communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on listening and speaking. Students read and write material containing vocabulary and grammar that is comprehended aurally and repro­duced orally. The student studies the way of life, the history, and the customs of Spanish-speaking peoples. With a focus on oral proficiency, extended time is devoted to listening and responding. High school credit for Spanish 1 is earned for this course.

SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS 1

Grade Level: 8

Prerequisite: See description

Course Length: Full year

The Spanish for Heritage Speakers class is designed to meet the needs of those students who are already able to communicate orally in fluent Spanish. Geared for the first-year Spanish student who speaks Spanish at home, this course will focus on improving gram­mar, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Please note that this course is conducted solely in Spanish. High school credit for Spanish 1 is earned for this course.