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Modern languages taught at Hope are designed to teach the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At each level, the difficulty of the material presented and the expectations of the students’ skills increase. All of our language education has as one of its goals to prepare our students for cross-cultural evangelism.
Spanish I (R)
This beginning level course is designed to teach the students pronunciation, a basic vocabulary, verb conjugation along with other grammar points, and a beginning appreciation of the Hispanic culture. This course will also begin to present language important for cross-cultural evangelism.
Spanish II (R)
This course is an intermediate language course. It continues to teach the four basic language skills, while presenting more advanced grammar. There is an increasingly difficult vocabulary that builds on the words learned in the first year. Students are encouraged to communicate as much as possible in Spanish. Additional cultural information is presented as well as more information necessary for evangelism in Spanish.
Spanish III and IV (E)
These courses will continue to advance the students’ ability to communicate effectively in Spanish. The courses are conducted in Spanish and the students are expected to have a solid grasp of the language. Vocabulary will continue to expand as students continue to develop their reading and writing skills. A cultural emphasis will continue through the presentation of Spanish literature and art. These courses are designed for students who have completed Spanish I and II, or who are able to test out of the first two years. They are offered primarily for juniors or seniors, and entrance is by permission of the teacher, or recommendation by the teacher of the previous year. These courses are offered only on the basis of demand.
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