GRADES: 9-12

FEE: $20.00

Prerequisite: C average in English.

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Basic grammar and vocabulary are introduced with an emphasis on subject/verb/adjective agreement. Thematic vocabulary is extensively covered in each lesson. Reading and listening materials in Spanish are presented throughout the course. Writing complete sentences and short paragraphs is introduced at this level. Listening, comprehending and speaking interactively in Spanish are acquired as the student participates in communication exercises. Latino culture (music, food, fashion, holidays, sports, society) and geography are presented throughout the year in readings, films, maps, etc. Students will pose and respond to questions in Spanish as well as react to instructions delivered in Spanish.