The specific goals of the advanced placement language course are to develop a high degree of fluency and competency in reading, listening, writing and speaking and makes exclusive use of the target language as the method of lesson delivery. Through these situations, students explore Hispanic nations and cultures identifying similarities and differences in behaviors and underlying beliefs, thereby gaining an appreciation of the value of diversity and an understanding of their place in the world community. The course stresses practical vocabulary usage in everyday situations and the building of a strong grammar foundation for future language study. Students learn to communicate basic needs in real-life situations. Students become familiar with geography, important people, and events related to the twenty Spanish-speaking nations of the world.
Students continue to improve their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Spanish Level II students initiate and respond to conversations and ask for or convey comprehensible, meaningful information to another person. Students expand their vocabulary, grammar skills, and their appreciation for the foreign culture in a wider variety of situations. This level is an expansion of the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on mastering the basic structures, refining grammatical concepts, and articulating with more ease in the Spanish language. In addition to a core textbook, these classes draw on a variety of resource materials including audio, visual, and printed materials.