Spanish
I [1]
Prerequisite: None
Spanish I is an introduction to the Spanish world, its language and its
people. The main emphasis is on oral skills while developing reading and
writing skills. The student will recognize the interrelationships of languages
and will develop a cultural appreciation of the Hispanic world. The focus
of this course is on low novice proficiency.
Spanish II [1]
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Spanish II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on
reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid novice
to high novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures
continues. Contrast between English and Spanish strengthen the language
learning process. Culturally related activities of selected Hispanic countries
or regions will be explored.
Spanish II- H [1]
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Spanish II H/PreAP/PreIB is an expansion of Spanish II. It is designed
to provide opportunities for talented language students beyond those offered
in the regular Spanish II class. The course extends the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It stresses the development of low intermediate
proficiency in oral skills, accurate comprehension of contemporary and
cultural reading passages; it expands the use of grammatical constructions
and vocabulary, and begins the development of expository composition.
Culturally related activities of selected regions or countries will be
explored. The focus of this course is novice proficiency.
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