Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#284 – HONORS SPANISH ADVANCED COMPOSITION– 2.5 CREDITS (WL 284 HON SPAN COMP)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: # 242 or #252 or #272 Spanish 4 or 5 or AP or #283 Spanish 4 Composition
Recommendation: Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous courses
and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses.
The Honors Advanced Composition class is designed for the student interested in expanding writing skills in Spanish. The student
writes short plays, skits, poems, songs, stories, essays and reports which deal with various topics such as health, career education, life
skills and work related areas.
#291 – SPANISH CINEMA FOR ADVANCED SPEAKERS OF SPANISH – 2.5 CREDITS (WL 293 SPANISH CINEMA)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Heritage speaker of Spanish or completion of #272 or #262 AP Spanish
This course is designed for students who have advanced ability in communicating in Spanish. It encourages the blending of native
Spanish speakers with those who have studied the language formally. Spanish Cinema offers the opportunity to watch movies from
Spanish speaking countries, and then discuss them critically with others who share the same interest in analyzing the characters, plot,
location, and theme. The class is conducted completely in Spanish. The students are encouraged to expand their thought process in
the target language. Although grammar is not the focus of the course, students will gain many insights into appropriate standard use
of Spanish.
FULL SEMESTER FIVE CREDIT COURSES:
#202 –SPANISH FOR COMMUNICATORS 1– 5 CREDITS (WL 202 SPAN COMM 1)
(Must be scheduled in the same year as #203 Spanish for Communicators 2)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
This class is open only to those students, grades 9 through 12, who have had no previous instruction in Spanish in elementary,
middle or high school.
#203 –SPANISH FOR COMMUNICATORS 2 – 5 CREDITS (WL 203 SPAN COMM 2)
(Must be scheduled in the same year as #202 Spanish for Communicators 1)
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: #202 Spanish for Communicators 1
Recommendation: Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build upon previous courses
and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in subsequent courses.
This class is open only to those students, grades 9 through 12, who have successfully completed the Spanish for Communicators 1
class. The class is normally available in the spring semester. Spanish for Communicators 1 and 2 offer students the opportunity to
acquire skills that will promote listening comprehension and speaking. Students are exposed to a wide range of cultural topics and
will use the target language to communicate about a variety of authentic topics. Reading and writing is introduced only as they
support the communicative activities within the class. Extensive use is made of audio CDs, video, computer programs, recorders and
a wide range of realia. Both classes must be scheduled for the same year.
#295 - SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS 1 - 5 CREDITS (WL 295 SPAN HERIT SP 1)
Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Placement Test and Oral Interview
This class is designed for heritage learners who are proficient speakers of Spanish. The objectives of the course are to expand
communication skills and cultural knowledge, including study of the student’s own cultural heritage. Students will learn to use
Spanish beyond familiar contexts by reading authentic literary selections of interest to adolescents and develop writing skills for
academic purposes.
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