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AP Spanish 1 credit Prerequisite: B or better in Honors Spanish III and teacher recommendation Students will develop strong communication skills in Spanish including reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as a familiarity with Hispanic cultures. In addition to being well prepared for the course, students must have a high level of motivation and interest as well and sufficient time to prepare reading and writing assignments. All students are required to take the AP exam. HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES Honors Spanish II 1 credit Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish I Students will continue to develop their listening and speaking skills and begin to focus on their reading skills. Writing skills are developed but the emphasis remains on oral communication using various verb forms, vocabulary and grammar structures. Quarterly independent projects are required. Spanish II 1 credit Prerequisite: C- or better in Spanish I Students will continue to develop listening and speaking skills and begin to focus on reading skills. Writing skills are developed but the emphasis remains on oral communication using various verb forms, vocabulary and grammar structures. Students will work with recordings of native Spanish speakers and have both oral and written exams. Honors Spanish III 1 credit Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish II or placement by instructor Students will develop communication skills through the use of culturally based materials. Students will learn to describe, narrate and interact using vocabulary, expressions and various verb tenses in a variety of formal and informal settings in four proficiency areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Quarterly independent projects are required. This course is conducted in Spanish. 20 Spanish III 1 credit Prerequisite: C- or better in Spanish II or placement by instructor Students will develop communication skills through the use of culturally based materials. Students will learn to describe, narrate and interact using vocabulary, expressions and various verb tenses in a variety of formal and informal settings in four proficiency areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Much of the course is conducted in Spanish. Honors Spanish IV 1 credit Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish III or placement by instructor Spanish IV reinforces all the skills the student has developed in the first three years and fosters the study of Latin American and Spanish history, literature and culture. A number of literary works of varying lengths will be read in the original Spanish. Compositions will be assigned regularly. This course is conducted in Spanish. Honors Spanish V 1 credit Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish IV This class meets with Spanish IV (see description). To avoid repetition, different literary works will be read in alternate years. Students should see their Spanish instructor or the Department Chair for more information on this offering, including eligibility standards. In preparing students for a changing world, the history department - through diverse course offerings - fosters critical thinking and effective communication to develop engaged citizens. Courses in order that they appear in this section (* fulfills requirement, 3 credits are needed for graduation, 1 of the 3 credits must be in US History, # NCAA approved) Peoples and World Cultures *# Classical Civilization *# 20th and 21st Century World History *# America’s Response to a Changing World *# Blind Eye of History *# Constitutional Stud Y\