WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
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Course Name : Honors Spanish IV Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : H . Spanish III ( 85 %+)
Description : This course is designed to further develop a student ’ s communication skills and cultural appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world . Spanish is only spoken in this course , and many activities include watching shorts films from various Spanish speaking countries , reading authentic articles and poems , have debates and philosophical discussions , reading novels , listening to music , playing Spanish games , and watching full length Spanish films ! Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : AP Spanish and Language Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 12th grade
Prerequisites : H . Spanish IV ( 85 %+)
Description : This course is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish . Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal , interpretive , and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities , personal and public identities , beauty and aesthetics , science and technology , contemporary life , and global challenges . This course will involve extensive readings , independent study , and frequent written / document analysis to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam . By earning a 4 or 5 on the AP exam , students will earn a Biliteracy seal on their diploma . Students earn an additional 1.0 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
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