Non-Native

Spanish Level 1

Spanish level 1 students learn basic skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Language and

culture are introduced through the use of authentic resources. Emphasis is placed on building a core

vocabulary, essential grammatical structures, and developing proper pronunciation.

Prerequisites: None Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester -5221 , 2nd Semester -5222 Grade Levels: 9-12

Spanish Level 2

Spanish level 2 language course focuses on the continued development of communicative

competence in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Language and culture are introduced through

the use of authentic resources. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary and utilizing more

complex grammatical structures.

Note* It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 1

continue to language level 2.

Prerequisites: Level 1 A & B Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester - 5251 , 2nd Semester -5252 Grade Levels: 10-12 (9 with approval)

Spanish Level 3

The level 3 language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence

in reading, writing, speaking, and listening at higher proficiency levels. The emphasis shifts from

controlled expression guided by the teacher to independent, free expression produced by the student.

Language and culture are introduced through the use of authentic resources. The course is conducted

primarily in the target language.

Note* It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 2

continue to language level 3.

Prerequisites: Level 2 A & B Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code:1st Semester -5281 , 2nd Semester - 5282 Grade Levels: 11-12

Spanish Level 4

An advanced-level, content-based Spanish course for both non-native and native advanced speakers,

Spanish 4 is an alternate course for students who want to continue their language learning experience

without the specific college level AP curriculum. A variety of authentic materials and cultural resources

such as the use of short films, newspaper articles, video clips, short stories, and novels will be used to

further develop the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are assessed

in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. The course also

includes a year-long review of Spanish grammar. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.

Note* It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 3

continue to language level 4.

Prerequisites: Level 3 A & B Semesters: 2 Credits: 2

Course Code: 1st Semester- 5307 , 2nd Semester- 5308 Grade Levels: 11-12

AP Spanish Language & Culture

Fenton’s Advanced Placement Spanish course provides advanced study of language and culture and

increase students’ communicative proficiency levels in each of the four language skills: listening,

speaking, reading and writing. Students are expected to converse and write with grammatical accuracy

and a high degree of fluency about contemporary cultural topics from six interdisciplinary thematic

units: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities,

Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. In each thematic unit, students engage in

activities and assignments focused on interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of

communication. Students study contemporary publications, historical texts, authentic texts, and

original works of literature, and these texts are used as points of departure for classroom discussions.

Students also study music, art, and other cultural aspects of the various countries, which encourage

students to make connections between their lives and the worldwide community. Grammar is reviewed

as needed in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination and class is conducted exclusively in

the target language. As with all high school advanced placement courses, Fenton’s Advanced Placement

language course curriculum has been approved by College Board.

Note*: It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language

level 3 continue to language level 4.

Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or Spanish 3 for Native Speakers

Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Code: 1st Semester-2051 , 2nd Semester-2052 Grade Levels: 11-12