Students read and critique contemporary short stories and make oral presentations. The writing and reading processes are emphasized to ensure growth in both skills. The students will also study various Hispanic personalities and historic events of Spanish-speaking countries. The course is conducted in Spanish and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirement. This course, designed for fluent speakers of Spanish, continues to emphasize the refinement of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish.
Students develop research skills through the reading and critiquing of literary works.
The influence of Hispanic culture in contemporary American society is highlighted. The course is conducted in Spanish and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirement. 1 Students study basic grammer and learn the essential elements of Latin pronounciation in order to be able to read simple passages in Latin. They read aloud Latin passages that have been modified for comprehension. The relationship of English to Latin is emphasized in vocabulary building, word derivation, amd meanings of prefixes and suffixes.