WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES
Spanish 1 A/B
Spanish 2 A/B
Spanish 3 A/B
Spanish 3Honors A/B
Spanish 4 A/B
Heritage Speakers 1 A/B
Heritage Speakers 2 A/B
AP Language and Culture
AP Literature and Culture
SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS 2A-2B
This course is designed for students who have proficient Spanish listening and speaking skills. The development of vocabulary and critical thinking skills based on literature will be emphasized and enhanced. The course will encompass the problems that native speakers face: syntax, diacritical marks, spelling, and special grammatical principles and fluency. Students who successfully complete this course may enroll in either Spanish 3A-3B or 4A-4B depending upon teacher recommendation. This course is communication based and emphasizes collaborative and communicative activities within the areas of listening,
speaking, reading, writing, culture, and learning skills.
SPANISH 3A-3B HONORS
Spanish 3A-3B Honors/Pre-AP is designed to prepare students for the rigor of the 4th year Advanced Placement Course and to satisfy the California World Language Standards for Level 3. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are equally emphasized. Grammatical skills and vocabulary development are enhanced through literature, compositions, reports, essays and debates. This course is conducted exclusively in Spanish and is communication based. It emphasizes collaborative and
communicative activities within the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE 1A-1B
This course is designed to conform with the general standards of the Advanced Placement program. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills will be refined through the intensive study of literary and practical Spanish written material. Grammatical skills and vocabulary development will be enhanced through compositions, reports, essays, and debates. The course will also prepare the student for a rigorous exam in the spring which may result in the awarding of college credit. This course is communication based and emphasizes collaborative and communicative activities within the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, culture, and learning skills.
AP SPANISH LITERATURE & CULTURE 1A-1B
This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of selected works from the literature of Spain and Spanish America. Students read and analyze literature both orally and in writing in Spanish. This course emphasizes advanced composition, grammar and dialogue focused on the analysis of Spanish literary works representing all genres.
CONTACT INFORMATION
World Language Department Lead
Ms. Valeria Gardner
World Language Teachers
Ms. Valeria Gardner
Ms. Vicky Gómez
Mr. Francisco López
Mrs. Elizabeth Maciel
Mrs. Eva Pérez
Mr. Lance Quillen
Mrs. Dianna Serrato
World Language Site Administrator
Deena Rodriguez, Assistant Principal