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Spanish 1
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 9-12. Introduction to the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Introductory cultural material is presented.

Spanish 2
U.C. and State university Certified Year Fall 9-12. Prerequisite: C or better in Spanish 1. Students may also be given a placement exam to insure that they have the background to succeed at this level. A continuation of the course of study of the Spanish language started in Spanish 1. Spanish 2 is designed to develop the speaking and writing skills to a greater extent, to reinforce correct pronunciation and intonation, and to improve listening and reading comprehension. The grammatical study of the language will also be increased.

Spanish 3
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 10-12. Prerequisite: B or better is recommended is Spanish 2 and students must also take placement exam which will be administered durring the Spring semester. Continuation of basic grammar. Fundamentals are presented in the form of moderately long reading passages with emphasis on reading and writing. Conversing in target language becomes imperative. More advanced cultural readings are presented.

Spanish 4 Honors
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 10-12. Prerequisites: B or better in Spanish 3 and students must pass a placement exam which will be administered during the Spring semester. Emphasis of this class is Spanish for communication. Students will develop speaking skills through oral presentations and class discussions on various topics. Throughout the year students will read works of Spanish and Latin American authors. Composition assignments will provide the opportunity to review grammar. Class conducted in Spanish. Enthusiasm for Spanish is a must.

AP Spanish
U.C. and State University Certified Year Fall 11-12. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. This course will emphasize composition, oral skills, and the study of Hispanic literature. An intense review of grammar and the development of vocabulary, will be integrated into the course of study. Compositions, oral reports, and extemporaneous speeches will be the basis for the development of communication skills. In addition, students will study in detail the literary works of selected authors. Those students successfully completing the course will be recommended to take the Advanced Placement exam in the Spanish Language.