The ideas presented in this course will focus on developing an understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics and science, which depend on the ability to calculate and reason using symbols. Algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in a wide variety of problem solving situations. This course is based on the California State Content Standards.

This is an introductory proficiency-based course. Through intensive listening & speaking practice, the student is trained to comprehend and communicate at an elementary level through the four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammar and culture are introduced. This course is not offered to native or heritage speakers.

This course is designed to increase the student’s proficiency with appropriate aural-oral activities. Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s active vocabulary, comprehension, and communicative ability through the four fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammar and culture are integrated into the content.

This course is designed to strengthen the student’s proficiency. Grammatical structures introduced in the first two years are reviewed, and new structures are introduced through appropriate aural-oral activities. Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s active vocabulary, the refinement of the student’s comprehension and communicative ability, reading, and writing. Culture and customs are expanded through the introduction of literature, history, and fine arts.This course is conducted in the target language.

This advanced course is designed to strengthen the student’s proficiency by reviewing and introducing grammatical structures through appropriate aural-oral activities. Emphasis is placed on increasing the heritage speakers’ active vocabulary, the refinement of the student’s comprehension and communicative ability, and proficiency in reading and writing. Culture and customs are expanded through the introduction of literature, history, and fine arts. This course is conducted in the target language.

This advanced course is designed to strengthen the student’s proficiency by reviewing and introducing grammatical structures through appropriate aural-oral activities. Emphasis is placed on increasing the heritage speakers’ active vocabulary, the refinement of the student’s comprehension and communicative ability, and proficiency in reading and writing. Culture and customs are expanded through the introduction of literature, history, and fine arts. This course is conducted in the target language.

This course is designed to refine the student’s comprehension and communication skills. Grammatical structures from level three are reviewed, and those structures not previously introduced are learned. Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s active vocabulary, and strengthening the student’s proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Literature, history, and fine arts are explored through individual as well as group projects. This course is conducted in the target language.

This advanced course is designed to strengthen the student’s proficiency by reviewing and introducing grammatical structures through appropriate aural-oral activities. Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s active vocabulary, there finement of the student’s comprehension and communicative ability, and proficiency in reading and writing. Culture is expanded through the introduction of literature, history, and fine arts.This course is conducted in the target language.