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Foreign Language Faculty |
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| Spanish I |
| Spanish I at ZHS is designed to enable our students to construct the foundation for eventual fluency in the Spanish language. We will master the basics of introductory Spanish vocabulary, grammar, spelling, pronunication and comprehension. |
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| French I |
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| Spanish II |
Spanish II continues and builds upon the material of Spanish I with a gradual emphasis placed on oral communication. We will also begin to explore simple readings in Spanish. The course will include instruction with videos on Spanish and Latin American culture and geography. |
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| French II |
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| Spanish III |
| Spanish III is an honors elective course that requires genuine interest in the study of the Spanish language and its culture. Instruction includes review of the material from Spanish II and quickly proceeds with more in-depth study of grammar and vocabulary. Heavy emphasis will be placed on new grammar and vocabulary which will require active participation by the student both in and out of class. We will explore the gradual development of written and oral communication skills in Spanish. The course will include an introduction to the writings of Spanish and Latin American authors along with discussion of relevant political and cultural developments in Spanish speaking countries. |
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| French III |
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| Spanish IV |
| Spanish IV will begin with an accelerated review of vocabulary and grammar topics introduced in Spanish III and will move on to topics including history, geography, and culture of Spain and Latin America. It includes oral discussion of relevant political and cultural developments in Spanish speaking countries coupled with readings from Spanish and Latin American authors. Students in Spanish IV will participate in group and individual projects to be presented in class in Spanish. This course is only recommended for those who wish to develop fluency in Spanish and demands a solid foundation in the language along with active participation by students. Listening and speaking practice in class will be experienced through a variety of forms including class discussion, instruction in Spanish, and film with relevance to the curriculum. Spanish IV is designed to prepare students for college placement tests for the Spanish language. |
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| French IV |
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