COMMUNICATIONS

277 SPANISH III (PRE-AP)

Length of Course:  One year

Credit Granted:  One-half per semester

Prerequisite:  Spanish I (Pre-AP) and Spanish II (Pre-AP) with grades of “A”

Offered to:  Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Spanish III (Pre-AP) includes a review of the basic skills learned in the first two years.  The grammar is more advanced and the vocabulary is expanded.  Approximately 40% of the class time is devoted to reading and discussing Spanish literature.  The study of Spanish culture is more in-depth and practice to improve fluency is provided.  AP track Spanish III will include more vocabulary, conversation, reading and writing, and will include direct preparation for the AP exam.  A larger percentage of the class will be conducted in Spanish.