CHS offers five world languages - American Sign Language (ASL), French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Most
universities require two years of one foreign language study, while some require three or more years. By fulfilling
this requirement, the student demonstrates the academic discipline that is necessary for success at the college
level. Foreign language study requires consistent study habits, strong memorization skills, and the ability to
manipulate abstract concepts. Students must be prepared to spend at least 20 minutes daily for study and review of
class material.

Instructor(s): Maura Flynn, Christen Palmer, Kristin Pratt

1st YEAR SPANISH I
Credit: 1.00 (Year) Elective
Prerequisite: B or better in English
Major: Foreign Language; Foreign Language Studies; International Studies
This course is an introduction to the language with an emphasis on academic skill-building, the study of grammar,
and vocabulary memorization. The student develops the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken
language and explore some aspects of the culture.

2nd YEAR SPANISH II
Credit: 1.00 (Year) Elective
Prerequisite: Strongly recommended: C or better in 1st year
Major: Foreign Language; Foreign Language Studies; International Studies
This course is a continuation of 1st year language. Students are expected to improve communicative competence by
speaking , understanding, reading, and writing more independently.

3rd YEAR SPANISH III
Credit: 1.00 (Year) Elective
Prerequisite: Strongly recommended: B or better in 2nd year
Major: Foreign Language; Foreign Language Studies; International Studies
This course is a continuation of 2nd year language with review and expansion of grammar, increased vocabulary,
reading comprehension, writing ability, speaking ability, and cultural understanding.

4th YEAR SPANISH IV
Credit: 1.00 (Year) Elective
Prerequisite: Strongly recommended: B or better in 3rd year;Instructor approval for German IV
Major: Foreign Language; Foreign Language Studies; International Studies
These Languages are all challenging courses that are the equivalent of college language classes. This course is
intended for students who have chosen to develop their proficiency in all four language skills: listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. This course will provide extensive practice in class, but additional practice outside of class of
about one hour per day will be necessary for those planning to take the AP exam. The AP exam is administered in
May and students should plan to take it.

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE
Credit: 1.00 (Year) Elective
Prerequisite: At least three years of Spanish and instructor approval
This course prepares the student for the AP Spanish Language exam in May. It is intended for qualified students in
Spanish who wish to complete studies comparable in difficulty to advanced-level college courses. The course is designed
for Spanish students to develop proficiency in listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.

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