Spanish I
Credit: 1 This course begins the New York State plan for second language study. The emphasis in this course is on listening comprehension, basic pronunciation patterns, oral expression, elementary grammar and culture.
Spanish II
Credit: 1 This course continues the emphasis on listening and speaking skills. The students practice reading for comprehension. There is a continued study of basic grammatical structures and culture. Prerequisite: Spanish I or Placement Exam.
Spanish III
Credit: 1 This course emphasizes basic skills in listening, speaking, grammar, reading and writing. It completes the three-year Foreign Language sequence of the New York State plan for foreign language study and the requirement at CBA.
Spanish III Honors
Credit: 1 This course emphasizes basic skills in listening, speaking, grammar, reading and writing. It provides more in depth in class instruction, requires more in class speaking, and assigns more reading and writing exercises. It is expected that the students will be given more at home assignments. The course completes the New York State three-year sequence for Foreign Language study and the CBA requirement.
Spanish IV (UHS Intermediate Spanish 200)
Credit: 1 This course covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in Advanced Spanish writing and composition. It encompasses oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar and writing composition. Students are introduced to Spanish and Latin American authors. This course may be taken for college credit through the University at Albany University in the High School program. Prerequisite: Final average of at least 85 in Spanish 3 and teacher recommendation.
Spanish V (UHS Intermediate Spanish 201)
Credit: 1 This course covers the curriculum for the Advanced Placement Examination in the Spanish Language. Emphasis is on reading comprehension, writing composition, grammar and oral skills. Students are prepared for the Advanced Placement Examination in the Spanish Language. This course may be taken for college credit through the University at Albany University in the High School program. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV and teacher recommendation.