1812 - SPANISH II CP1 1 CREDIT
Spanish II, a continuation of Spanish I, is designed for students who wish to apply to colleges that have a foreign languages entrance requirement. The review material is expanded and enhanced. Also, emphasis is placed on students increasing their communication skills. As in Spanish I, consideration is given to the study of Spanish and Latin American culture and histories. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1832 – SPANISH IV CP 1 CREDIT
This course is appropriate for students who have completed Spanish III and are prepared to take on the challenge of an advanced language course or who are native Spanish speakers that are looking to take a language class. This class is also appropriate for graduates of Framingham's two-way immersion program. Spanish IV begins with a comprehensive review of the curriculum taught in Spanish III and will focus on communication in all modes (presentational speaking and writing, interpersonal, and interpretive listening and reading). Students will utilize authentic resources such as speeches, videos, and newspaper articles to explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
1712 - PORTUGUESE II CP1 1 CREDIT
Students continue to further develop and improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of Portuguese, as well as reading and writing practice in the target language using a variety of activities incorporating familiar vocabulary and structures. Supplementary materials are introduced to enhance language use. This course adheres to standards set forth in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
1722 - PORTUGUESE III CP 1 1 CREDIT
The skills learned in Portuguese I and II are put to extensive use via more complex grammar structure and the reading of short stories to develop vocabulary. At this level, students should be able to communicate well in all forms of Portuguese, including writing short stories, discussing Portuguese literary works, and having conversations in Portuguese.
1843- SPANISH LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE HONORS 1 CREDIT
This course is composed of thematic units using intermediate/advanced authentic text and media resources with emphasis on the development of language skills within the four modes of communication - interpretive, presentational, interpersonal, and intercultural, through the use of authentic texts, including videos, audios, articles, blogs, interviews, and literature gathered from Spain and Latin America. Students will be accountable for readings and presentations in Spanish. Hispanic culture will be further examined through the study of history, literature, art, music, and current events. The class is taught exclusively in Spanish, and grades will reflect that students use Spanish almost exclusively in the classroom.
1732- PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE H 1 CREDIT
This course is composed of thematic units using intermediate/advanced authentic text and media resources with emphasis on the development of language skills within the four modes of communication - interpretive, presentational, interpersonal and intercultural, through the use of authentic texts, including videos, audios, articles, blogs, interviews, and literature gathered from Brazil and Portugal. Students will be accountable for readings and presentations in Portuguese. Culture will be further examined through the study of history, literature, art, music and current events. The class is taught exclusively in Portuguese and grades will reflect that students use Portuguese almost exclusively in the classroom.