Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement examination. Spanish III A continuation of the regular sequence of Spanish courses. The goal is to improve technical skills in grammar and to increase fluency in reading, writing, and oral communication. Systematic acquisition of vocabulary and improvement of listening skills are stressed. Examination of the cultural and social history of Spanish-speaking countries is also an important part of the curriculum.
Students read and discuss Latin American and Spanish short stories through the year.
An introduction to the five authors in the Advanced Placement Literature syllabus, along with a practical review of the language through grammatical study and oral exercises. This class is the first of two designed to prepare students for the Spanish Advanced Placement Literature and Language examinations. There is emphasis on conversation and on sentence structure, especially the most difficult points of grammar and usage. Particular attention is given to the differences in meaning of closely related words. The course includes a survey of Spanish and Latin American poetry and short stories, discussion of and debate on current events and social issues, analysis of Spanish films, and occasional Internet research.