GIRGIS, SUZANNE

Course Information:
This course is a continuation to the fundamentals of speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language.  Although grammar and vocabulary are taught, the emphasis is on oral communication.  Throughout the course, students will discuss daily life in the United States (school, friends, extracurricular activities, family, etc.) and compare it to that of the daily life in the Hispanic world.  Students will be assessed throughout the year in various ways: quizzes, tests, projects, oral presentations and writing tasks.  

Supplies:

• Avancemos textbook
• Notebook (3-ring binder preferred)
• pen/pencil
• Course Syllabus

Course Information:
This course is a continuation to the fundamentals of speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language.  Students will use the language to study the literature, history and culture of Spain and Latin American countries as well as continue to build on the skill of reading, writing, listening and speaking in Spanish. Emphasis is on communication (orally and in writing) and analytical thinking as demonstrated in group discussion and in written work.  Students reinforce language skills and develop specific reading, writing and speaking skills necessary for success in Advanced Placement Spanish language.

Supplies:

• Notebook (3 ring binder preferred)
• pen/pencil
• Course syllabus

Course Information:
This course is a continuation to the fundamentals of speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language.  The emphasis will be on communication, both oral and written, in real-life situations (school, friends, family, extracurricular activities, traveling, etc.).  A concentrated course in Spanish conversational skills is based on the practical, everyday needs of a traveler to Spanish-speaking areas. Oral presentations and extemporaneous speaking situations are emphasized. Students will read and discuss short works of literature, newspaper articles, etc., and they will continue to develop their writing skills.

Supplies:

• Notebook (3 ring binder preferred)
• pen/pencil
• Course Syllabus

Course Overview: 
Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture is offered to students who are highly motivated self-learners.  This course is equivalent to a third year college-level Spanish course and will be taught in the target language.  The four skills of language learning-listening, speaking, reading and writing will be practiced and refined each day.

Course goals: 
The updated AP Spanish Language and Culture framework outlines distinct skills that students should practice throughout the year—skills that will help them learn to think and act like speakers of Spanish.

Supplies:

• notebook (3 ring binder preferred)
• Una Vez Más
• pen/pencil
• Course Syllabus