Students continue to develop language competency within the context of culturally rich thematic units. Performance-based activities allow students to speak and write in familiar situations independently. Listening and reading skills are further developed through the use of authentic materials and focus on literal comprehension with increasing emphasis on inferential interpretation. Practice, review and support are provided regularly, and pacing is adjusted to meet needs of learners. Students continue to explore the Spanish speaking culture(s) in new contexts, as well as make comparisons and connections to their own experiences. Communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) takes place primarily in Spanish.

Prerequisite:

• Recommendation of the Spanish Studies 263 teacher.