Question 1

Spanish 1

Accepted Answer

1 CreditLevel 1 courses are designed to help students develop the skills of listeningcomprehension, reading, speaking, and writing as well as an understanding andappreciation of culture. Emphasis is on communicative proficiency. There is a localexam in June.Note: All incoming freshmen with previous language experience must complete the St.Mary’s HS LOTE Placement Exam.

Question 2

Spanish 2

Accepted Answer

1 CreditLevel 2 courses reinforce the skills and vocabulary taught in Level 1. Concentration ison further development of listening comprehension, conversation, culture, andincreased reading and extended writings. There is continued emphasis oncommunicative proficiency. There is a local exam in June.Prerequisite: Department approval. For incoming freshmen, placement is contingent onperformance on the St. Mary’s LOTE Placement Exam.

Question 3

Spanish 2 Honors

Accepted Answer

1 CreditThis course offers the student an opportunity to master the Spanish 2 materials at anaccelerated pace. Emphasis is placed on the four proficiency skills: listeningcomprehension, conversation and presentation, reading and writing. Spontaneousconversational activities and advanced readings are an integral part of this course.Prerequisite: Enrollment is by invitation of the Languages other than EnglishDepartment. For incoming freshmen, placement is contingent on performance on theSt. Mary’s LOTE Language Placement Exam.

Question 4

Spanish 3

Accepted Answer

1 CreditThis course emphasizes advanced listening comprehension, extended reading, culture,composition, and speaking skills. Successful completion prepares students for both alocally developed Checkpoint B exam and for upper-level study.Prerequisite: Department approval. Successful completion of this course and passingthe Check-point B exam is required for Regents Diploma with Advanced Designationcandidates.

Question 5

Advanced Placement Spanish

Accepted Answer

1 Credit

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish.

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students' awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 3 and department approval