WORLD LANGUAGES

Spanish

LEVEL 1A

1 Unit 1 Year

This introductory-level or remedial course is offered to any high school student who may fall into the
following categories:

  • Students who did not meet the Checkpoint A requirement.

  • Students entering the high school without previous credit at the Proficiency level.

  • Students who elect to pursue the study of a second foreign language.

NOTE: This course does not qualify as a NCAA core course, and therefore cannot be used for NCAA initial-eligibility certification.

French and Spanish

LEVEL II

1 Unit 1 Year
This course is designed to teach students how to communicate at a high school, advanced beginner level of proficiency in the linguistic skill areas of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. A higher level of linguistic competency is stressed to conform to the first part of Checkpoint B of the New York State Syllabus. In addition, it provides a more in-depth study of Hispanic or Francophone cultures in all areas of civilization to promote cultural understanding. Cultural content is integrated in all phases of instruction. This course of study is designed to prepare students for a comprehensive, locally-developed world languages examination given at the end of Level III.

LEVEL III

1 Unit 1 Year

This course is designed to expand communication at a high school advanced beginner level of proficiency in the linguistic skill areas of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. The course will be conducted as much as possible in the target language to facilitate language acquisition in a natural and appropriate way to conform to the second part of Checkpoint B of the New York State Syllabus. In addition, it provides a more in-depth study of Hispanic or Francophone cultures in all areas of civilization to promote cultural understanding. Cultural
content is integrated in all phases of instruction. This course of study is designed to prepare students for a comprehensive, locally-developed world languages examination given at the end of this course.

LEVEL IV

SUNY ADIRONDACK—FRENCH IV OR SUNY ADIRONDACK—SPANISH IV

3 College Credits
1 Unit 1 Year

This is the first of two courses at the intermediate level. It is designed for those students who have successfully completed Level III French or Spanish. This course provides a comprehensive review of the principles of grammar and vocabulary. The main objective is to continue to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language for the purpose of effective communication within the framework of an authentic cultural experience. Various aspects of Francophone or Hispanic culture are studied in depth. This course includes short compositions, literary excerpts and videos. Emphasis is on nurturing communicative expression through class
discussions, student-based presentations and group work. Students are expected to participate in all class activities in the target language.

The option of enrolling in order to earn three credits in the College Academy Program through SUNY Adirondack is available for students who have an 80 percent average and who have passed the Comprehensive Checkpoint B examination at the end of Level III. Students assume the cost of various materials and tuition for SUNY courses.

LEVEL V

SUNY ADIRONDACK—FRENCH V OR SUNY ADIRONDACK—SPANISH V

3 College Credits
1 Unit 1 Year

This is the second of two courses at the intermediate level. It is designed for those students who have successfully completed Level IV French or Spanish. This course allows students to work on refining their communicative skills and cultural knowledge. Emphasis is on the mastery of conceptual uses in grammar and building a wider vocabulary. The main objective is to continue to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language for the purpose of effective communication within the framework of an authentic cultural experience. Various aspects of Francophone or Hispanic culture are studied in depth. This course includes short compositions,
literary excerpts, and videos. Students are expected to participate in all class activities in the target language.

The option of enrolling in order to earn three credits in the College Academy Program through SUNY Adirondack is available for students who have an 80 percent average at the end of Level IV.

Students assume the cost of various materials and tuition for SUNY courses.