The Beekman School's Fourth Year Spanish Class for Seniors
Prerequisite: Spanish III
The objective of Spanish IV is to further the communication skills acquired in Spanish III, with the aim of language proficiency. The course includes extensive oral expression. Authentic audio and video recordings as well as native Spanish speakers are accessed to improve comprehension and conversation. Reading selections from authentic materials and selected Hispanic literature are read for comprehension, as well as newspapers and magazines. Discussion, debate, projects, compositions, and other directed writings demonstrate understanding of the culture and the complexities of the language and vocabulary. The majority of the course is conducted in Spanish. By the end of Spanish 4, students will have been exposed to the majority of the most important points of Spanish grammar and will be able to read a Spanish newspaper, some novels, and some advanced literature with the aid of a dictionary. Students should be able to express themselves in writing and in speech on a wide variety of topics on a level that would allow them to live in a Spanish speaking country, and within a few months of practice, attain a level of proficiency sufficient to engage in employment and navigate daily life in another culture and language.