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| Spanish Description |
| The Mountaineer Foreign Language Department is well respected for its dedication. Students have the opportunity to complete four years of Spanish. Emphasis is centered upon the four basic skills of language acquisition: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Upon successful completion of Spanish II, students are eligible to participate in the Spanish club's annual trip to Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, or Spain. At levels III and IV students travel to ESPAŅOLANDIA, a Spanish immersion event at Northern Michigan University. IMHS graduates consistently perform well on college placement exams and often receive college credit for their efforts in their high school Spanish classes. |
| Spanish I Description |
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Emphasis is placed on an elementary control of Spanish in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Goals include the demonstration and understanding of basic vocabulary and grammar, including number, gender, order, verb usage, negation, interrogation, and possession. Hispanic customs, geography, and culture will be discussed through the use of videos, slides, music and games. An integrated audio-video program accompanies the test at all four levels of Spanish. |
| Spanish II Description |
| This is a continuation of level one with further practice in pronunciation and study of vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and culture. Students will participate in more complex conversations about daily life situations. They will also be expected to demonstrate listening and reading comprehension of brief passages of medium difficulty. There will be additional development of writing skills during the second semester. Mexico, its people, history and customs will be studied in depth of this level. Upon completion of Spanish 2, students are eligible to participate in the Spanish Club's Annual trip to Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico or Spain. |
| Spanish III Description |
| Advanced practice in conversation, composition, and reading are targeted in this course. These skills are developed through an introduction to literary analysis, skits, and conversation groups. A thematic approach to vocabulary is used to develop proficiency in verbal and written expression. A thorough study of Spain, its people, history, art, and customs is the primary cultural focus. During the second semester, students at this level travel to ESPAŅOLANDIA, a Spanish immersion even at Northern Michigan University. |
| Spanish IV Description |
| This is conducted entirely to Spanish. It is a continuation of the study of the four basic skills of foreign language acquisition: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Highlights include an overview of Cervantes' Don Quijote de La Mancha. Students are also introduced to the study of Hispanic civilization, culture, literature, and art at an advanced level. Oral presentations writing projects are an integral part of the curriculum. |