This is an accelerated program, which covers in-depth much more than the other first year programs. Normally, students finish first year text by the beginning of the 4th quarter, and go on to what are normally considered second year topics. I Spanish with a little less emphasis on reading and writing Spanish. I presents a graded series of lessons intended to meet the essential needs of the beginner in the first year of Spanish studies. During the year's training, considerable supplementary material is used, along with the textbook.
Much emphasis is placed on communication in Spanish from the first day of class.
The year's course is designed to encourage the student to express himself orally. It prepares students for the rigorous requirements offered in the 11th and 12th AP sequence. This is a fast moving, in-depth study of the language and culture of the Hispanic world. Much reading and spoken analysis is involved. Incoming students must have completed summer readings and related assignments.