The Spanish program is geared towards communication, for that is the purpose of language. The skills of listening, comprehension, and speaking are emphasized. I provides the student with a thorough study of Spanish grammar and vocabulary to insure a basic foundation of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Oral exercises, grammar exercises, dialogues, dictations, skits, songs, and reading exercises help the student to attain these goals. The language laboratory is also used to develop listening and speaking skills.
Culture is an integral part of language.
Films, slides, records, games, and a student magazine are used as supplementary materials to acquaint the student with the culture of Spain and Hispanic Americans. It might also be pointed out that many students have experienced a better understanding of their own language through study of a second language and that knowledge of a second language is becoming more and more of a necessity for many jobs. I continues the study of grammar and stresses building the students vocabulary. Almost all classroom activities will be conducted in Spanish. Films, slides, records, and a student magazine are again used to acquaint the student with Hispanic culture.