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SPANISH 1 - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): None.
This course aims to develop the students’ ability to understand, speak, read and write Spanish within the limits of the material studied. The students will develop the listening and speaking skills necessary for effective Spanish communication. Cultural insights and appreciation of Spanish speaking countries are acquired as an integral part of the language-learning experience. An emphasis is on oral communication and practice at home is regularly required.
SPANISH 2 - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): “C” or higher grade in Spanish I and/or teacher recommendation.
The aim of this course is to further develop the ability to read, write, speak and understand Spanish. The course continues the study of functional grammar and aims at greater fluency in writing and speaking within a basic vocabulary. The course also provides the student with a general background in the history and culture of Spanish speaking countries.
SPANISH 3 - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): “B” or higher grade in Spanish II and/or teacher recommendation.
This course emphasizes detailed analysis of verbs and structure, leading to accurate use of the language. It also concentrates on effective speaking, reading and writing, without neglecting the listening skill. The student is exposed to selections from literature, magazines and newspapers. Oral work centers around student discussion of readings, skits and original dialogues, taped exercises from the textbook, as well as review of the material learned in the first two years.
SPANISH 4 (AP) - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): “B” or higher grade in Spanish III and/or teacher recommendation.
The Advanced Placement Program in Spanish is intended for those students who have chosen to develop their proficiency in Spanish. This course prepares the advanced student for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language exam. Students who enroll should have an basic understanding of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples and should have attained a reasonable proficiency in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Students enrolled in this course are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examination provided by the College Board. The cost of the exam is approximately $82.
SPANISH 5 (AP) - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): “B” or higher grade in Spanish III and/or teacher recommendation.
The Advanced Placement Program in Spanish is intended for those students who have chosen to develop their proficiency in Spanish. This course prepares the advanced student for the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature exam. Students will be required to read and analyze the major works of various Spanish and Latin American authors. Extensive reading, writing and literary analysis is required. Students enrolled in this course are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examination provided by the College Board. The cost of the exam is approximately $82.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 3 - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): Must be a native speaker of Spanish or a continuing Spanish 4 student and has teacher recommendation.
This course is for native speakers of Spanish who have needs different from those of non-native learners of Spanish. The emphasis is on spelling, vocabulary development, literature and writing, rather than oral communication. The course is taught entirely in Spanish using texts and supplementary materials selected by the instructor. Grammar will be taught through actual usage not as an isolated skill.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 4 - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): “C” or higher grade in Spanish for Native Speakers I instructor's approval.
This course is for native speakers of Spanish who have needs different from those of non-native learners of Spanish. The course continues the work from Spanish for Native Speakers I. The emphasis is on literature and there is extensive reading, writing and literary analysis.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 5 - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): “C” or higher grade in Spanish for Native Speakers II or instructor’s approval
This course is for native speakers of Spanish, who have needs different from those of non-native learners of Spanish. The course continues the work from Spanish for Native Speakers II. This course will explore the major works of the best and most famous writers in Spanish and in Spanish American literature. Students will concentrate on detailed literary criticism of short stories, drama, poems, novels, and essays of the authors/poets in the Spanish language. Students will develop writing proficiency in analyzing literary works, and will gain knowledge and appreciation of the genres, themes, and ideas of advanced literature.
SPANISH 4: CAREERS IN THE COMMUNITY - UC/CSU Accepted PREREQUISITE(S): Placement Test and one of the following: “C” or higher grade in Spanish 3, Native Spanish speaker or 8th grade graduate of the dual-immersion program.
This course provides a career-oriented and communication-based activities course which is delivered through in-class instruction, language lab supplement work, online research and communication, and community participation (community site visits and in-class community member presentations) appropriate to high-level Spanish speakers and learners. Students will apply Spanish language abilities to local career opportunities in law enforcement, healthcare, education, legal representation, hospitality, technology, marketing and sales, real estate, financial services, government, social services, and interpretation and/or translation.
SPANISH 5: INTERNATIONAL SPANISH - Coming 2010/2011 School Year.
Languages: Spanish