LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

 

The four skills of foreign language (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) will be introduced and stressed. Materials included acquaint students with the new language. An introduction to the culture of the country will also be presented to familiarize the students with the daily life and traditions of the country.

 

The improvement of the basic skills acquired in the target language will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on reading and listening skills.

A deepening of the skills acquired in the first two years is the goal of this course with additional emphasis on speaking and writing skills. A basic interest in the target language and culture is necessary for success in this Regents level course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Level 2 language. Latin III students can earn credit through St. John’s University College Advantage Program.   

 

This course will further review the structure of the Spanish language, while providing additional practice in the four basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It will also include a study of Spanish literary selections that require additional reading and analysis. Spanish 3 Honors will be taught at a more rapid pace than Spanish 3, with higher expectations of students in all skills and extensive use of spoken Spanish. Prerequisite: minimum average of 92 in Spanish 2 plus a teacher recommendation.

 

Students will learn more in-depth skills in this advanced program. An intensive grammar review and a more detailed study of the art, history, literature and customs of the target country will be incorporated into the program. Students may be required to purchase books and / or supplemental materials. Spanish 4 will also include the practical use of Spanish in Business. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Level 3 language. Latin IV students can earn credit through St. John’s University College Advantage Program. Students who have completed Spanish 3 Honors may not select Spanish 4, but will be assigned to Advanced Spanish 4 or Advanced Spanish 4 A.P.

 

Students use short stories, poetry selections, and media articles from Spain and Latin America to develop proficiency in the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Advanced grammar points are included as a tool to improve communication. The course is conducted in Spanish. Students will be required to purchase texts and / or supplementary materials. Students may take this course for credit through St. John’s University. Prerequisites: minimum average of 85 in Spanish 3 or 3 Honors plus teacher recommendation.

 

Students use short stories, a play, poetry selections, and media articles from Spain and Latin America to develop proficiency in the skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Advanced grammar points are included as a tool to improve communication. The course is conducted in Spanish. Students may be required to purchase books and / or supplemental materials. Students must take the AP Spanish exam in May ($85.00). They may also take this course for college credit through St. John’s University.  Prerequisites: minimum average of 90 in Spanish 3 or 3 Honors plus teacher recommendation.