Spanish I
Spanish II
Hebrew Spanish I
Instructor: Cesar Medina
Text: Prentice Hall, Realidades
Overview of Course:
The goals of this course are for the students to gain the
fundamental skills necessary for understanding and communicating
in basic written and oral Spanish. The text is especially geared
to beginner learners, in order to ensure a smooth transition to
the higher level programs. There is a balance of communication
and grammer, presented in every day situations. Instruction is
student-centered, with a concentration on fluid communication.
Students are also introduced to the lands and culture of Spain,
Mexico, Central and South America.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated through testing on vocabulary and
grammer work, as well as projects, writings, oral interviews and
presentations, and a final assessment of overall language
skills.
Spanish II
Instructor: Cesar Medina
Text: Prentice Hall, Realidades
Overview of Course:
Today's students want Spanish to be real and relevant. This
course will try to meet that need with real language, real
activities, real culture, and real learning support, with
technology that motivates all students. The goals of this course
are for the students to add onto the fundamental skills gained
in Spanish I, necessary for understanding and communicating in
basic written and oral Spanish. Students are also introduced to
the lands and culture of Spain, Mexico, Central and South
America.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated through testing on vocabulary and
grammer work, as well as projects, writings, oral interviews and
presentations, and a final assessment of overall language skills
.
Hebrew
Instructor: James Morse
Texts: Hebrew: A Language Course, by Behrman House
Israeli Hebrew for Speakers of English, by Duben Books
Overview of Course:
The Hebrew course will be taught at two levels,
beginner/intermediate and advanced. The focus will be on
building vocabulary and on conversation. The Duben Books
curriculum uses modern day slang and colloquialisms, so the
students will learn the language as it is spoken in Israel. The
students will be challenged to apply their knowledge in written
form, as well as in oral presentations. The culture of Israel
will also be part of the class experience, culminating in field
trips which will give them an opportunity to use what they have
learned.