Many Hispanic authors will be studied, discussed and analyzed. There will be extensive written and oral work. Completion of Spanish III Honors or permission of the instructor. This course is conducted in Spanish. There will be various units that will be explored, among them, Hispanic art and history, the short modern story in Spain and Latin America, Hispanic culture and civilization, and others to be decided in class.
Emphasis is on critical analysis, creative writing, and oral presentations of various topics.
Literature and written and oral reports are emphasized in this course as the students initiate the direction they wish to take. The course also explores Spanish art, culture, and history. The test is the same as that used for German I, but the pace of this course is accelerated. A wide variety of material is used to provide extensive practice in the four language skills. The beginning course in German is designed for students who desire an in-depth study of German.