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Essex High School
2 Educational Dr. Essex Jct., VT 05452 | (802) 879-7121

EHS Language Department - Spanish

SPANISH I G217
This course in an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Instruction emphasizes speaking and listening comprehension, basic reading comprehension, and basic writing skills. 1 Credit [FL]
SPANISH II G219
Spanish 2 is the foundation for the intermediate and advanced levels of Spanish at Essex High School. Students will continue to develop speaking and listening skills, but will also develop reading and writing skills. Students will continue to study Spanish-speaking cultures through readings, art, music and geography. This course is designed for students who have taken Spanish I in middle school or high school.
Recommendation: 80 in Spanish I and recommendation of Spanish I teacher. 1 Credit [FL]
SPANISH III G221
In this course, the student will maintain and develop listening and speaking skills with increased emphasis on reading and writing. The introduction of more advanced grammar and vocabulary will equip students with the tools to express themselves at a more sophisticated level. Students will continue to study Hispanic cultures through exposure to readings, media, music and film.
Recommendation: 80 or better in Spanish II and recommendation of Spanish teacher. 1 Credit [FL]
SPANISH IV G222
In Spanish IV, students will maintain and develop listening and speaking skills, and will develop more advanced reading and writing skills through the study of more complex grammatical structure and vocabulary. Students will focus onthe reading of selected literary works to develop these skills. The study of cultures will give students a borad perspective of hispanic peoples throughout the world.
Recommendation: 80 or better in Spanish III and teacher recommendation. 1 Credit [FL]
SPANISH V  G104

In this advanced language course, students will both review grammar and be introduced to new, more complex grammatical structures.  Conversation will be expanded to incorporate the three communicative modes:  interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive.  Students will continue the exploration of Hispanic and Spanish literature and culture, both present and past, through literature and film.

Prerequisite: Recommendation of Spanish IV teacher. 1 Credit [FL]

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE G105

This course will help students continue to develop more advanced proficiency across the three communicative modes: interpersonal, presentational and interpretive. Language skills will become more refined and will emphasize more sophisticated oral and written expression, as well as linguistic accuracy and fluency.  Authentic sources, including literature representing Hispanic and Spanish authors, printed texts, and audio material, will serve as the basis for the course and will exemplify historical, political and contemporary perspectives. The course is designed to be compatible with a fifth or sixth semester college course and will prepare students to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. This course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Recommendation of Spanish V/AP teacher. 1 Credit [FL]

Course offering dependent on sufficient enrollment.