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Foreign Language Department
 

Teacher: Joan Bailey

All students must complete one year (2 credits) of Foreign Language. However, students are encouraged to take three years of a foreign language where possible, because most colleges and universities now require three years of a foreign language.

Spanish First Year: This courses serves as an introduction to Spanish, with particular emphasis on cultural awareness; food; travel and includes an introduction to Spanish-speaking countries. Students use dialogue and skits as methods of developing communication skills in addition to developing their skills in grammar; reading; writing and listening.

Spanish Second Year: This course will build upon concepts learned in Spanish 1 and 2. The focus centers more upon the development of the student's speaking, reading and writing skills. Classroom discussions are conducted, for the most part, in the target language. Students are expected to complete one major project for the fall and for the spring term, in additon to daily homework assignments. Students complete journal writing assignments to enhance their writing skills and create travel brochures to promote their knowledge of a Spanish speaking country and its. Students at this level also learn to write fables in Spanish, which are developed into books and then read to elementary students within the community.

Spanish Third Year: Students build upon concepts learned from levels 1-4. In addition, new grammar points are absorbed through study. Students participate in discussions/presentations in the target language about the cultures which surround them. In addition, the students receive an introduction to literature through the reading of classic short stories. This course terminates in a Regents examination.