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 is an intermediate course, which completes the three-year sequence of the New York State plan for second language study. It aims to build the student’s oral and written proficiency, as well as to enhance reading and listening skills. Students will expand their vocabulary and will refine their knowledge of the grammatical structures needed to speak and write well in Spanish. They will also explore multiple cultural experiences and traditions from various Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish III Honors
Credit: 1
This is an intermediate course, which completes the three-year sequence of the New York State plan for second language study. It is offered to highly motivated students who want to be challenged with a fast-paced Spanish curriculum. It aims to extensively build the student’s oral and written proficiency, as well as to enhance reading and listening skills. Grammar and vocabulary will be covered in more depth, and they will continue to develop their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures by integrating information about art, history, literature, and current events.
Spanish IV (UHS Intermediate Spanish 200)
Credit: 1
The main objective of Intermediate Spanish 200 is to continue to develop skill in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language. The student’s ability to communicate in and comprehend Spanish will develop along with their knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language. Acquisition and master of these skills are enhanced through cultural awareness.
This course may be taken for college credit through the University at Albany University in the High School program.
[Prerequisite: Final average of 85 and above in Spanish 3 and teacher recommendation.]
Spanish V (UHS Intermediate Spanish 201)
Credit: 1
This is the second-semester class of Intermediate Spanish for students who have taken ASPN 200, or those who have had three or four years of Spanish. The main objective of ASPN 201 is to continue to develop skills in the four areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language. Students’ ability to communicate in and comprehend Spanish will develop along with their knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language. Acquisition and mastery of these skills are enhanced through cultural awareness.
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.]