Spanish
Our Lord has commissioned us to make disciples of all nations, and He has given us the gift of language so that through it we might learn of Him and spread the Good News to the world. Through language we communicate our needs, wants, emotions, knowledge, and faith. The study of foreign language embodies the essential skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, and it will lead to a greater appreciation and understanding of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ through the knowledge of their language and their culture.
FL 910 Spanish 1
Credit: 4 units (full year course)
Prerequisite: Minimum average of 80 in English or instructor approval.
Description: The student will develop the four skills of language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The student will also have an understanding of Hispanic culture.
FL 920 Spanish 2
Credit: 4 units (full year course)
Prerequisite: Minimum average of 85 in FL 910.
Description: Spanish 2 begins with a review of the structures taught in Spanish 1. These structures are reinforced and expanded. More accurate control of the Spanish sound system is stressed and more complex structures are introduced in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
FL 930 Spanish 3
Credit: 4 units (full year course)
Prerequisite: Minimum average of 85 in FL 920.
Description: A review of all structures previously presented precedes the program. Emphasis is placed on conversation, both that of the classroom as well as communication needed in everyday situations.
FL 940 Spanish 4
Credit: 4 units (full year course)
Prerequisite: Minimum average of 85 in FL 930.
Description: Students are required to review previously learned structures, to read selections from Spanish literature, spend time conversing with Hispanics, and do research and write compositions.
Spanish Links
• Spanish National Newspaper: www.elpais.es/
• Spanish Magazine: www.hola.es/
• Spain Information: www.cyberspain.com
Spanish Holidays
• Dia de la Raza (Oct. 12)
• Dia de los Muertos (Nov. 1)
• Navidad (Dec. 25)
• Dia de los Reyes Magos (Jan. 6)
• Semana Santa (Holy Week)
• Cinco de Mayo (May 5).