This course may be offered on an Honors basis. Spanish 3 Spanish 4 is an introductory course in the study of advanced grammar and intense vocabulary, with emphasis upon idiomatic expressions and usage. Authentic materials and video and other media are used to introduce students to non-textual Spanish. Units of study are developed from a variety of materials in an effort to prepare students for more advanced study in Spanish. Spanish 3 Spanish 4H is an accelerated study of advanced grammar and the application of complex structures to spoken language.
Emphasis is placed upon the development of an advanced vocabulary base.
Grammar and vocabulary are then integrated into the elements needed for advanced conversation, composition and aural comprehension. Authentic materials are used to further develop the student's ability to understand, speak and write in a more complex manner. Spanish 4 Spanish 5 is an advanced course in the study of the Spanish language. Units of study include a more intensive development of the understanding of advanced vocabulary, syntax, and communication skills. Intercultural reading, using authentic Spanish materials, is developed through the study of a variety of literary genres.