COURSE OFFERINGS: WORLD LANGUAGE
Manhattan Hunter Science High School only requires 1 year of world Language studies for all students. Students have more opportunities for WORLD language studies in their Senior Year while in residence on the campus of Hunter College.
Spanish I (2 World Language crs; No State/City Exam)
To introduce students with the basic verbal, written, and oral skills and foundation of Spanish I. Also, to have scholars develop their Spanish skills in writing, speaking, and reading. Scholars will also look at Spanish in a social and cultural lens to enhance their grasp of the language and the culture of Latin America and Spain. Scholars will enhance these skills needed to be functional Spanish speakers in our society. They will discover the vast variety and diversity when dealing with the Spanish language and their speakers. Essential Questions: why do we need to learn Spanish? How can learning a second language help me after Manhattan Hunter Science High School?
Typically Taken By: 9th graders
Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture (2 World Language crs; AP Exam Wednesday May 10th, 2023 8:00am)
The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish. The AP Spanish Language and Culture course engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture); and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions).
College Course Equivalent: The AP Spanish Language and Culture Course is approximately equivalent to an upper-intermediate college or university course in Spanish language and culture.
CUNY Spanish 101/102 (2 high school credits; 3 college credits; College Level Course on HS Campus; meets CUNY Language Requirement)
Spanish 202 is an intensive and advance hybrid Spanish college level course that provides further development and practice of high level of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Through cultural contexts, this course prepares students to focus on accuracy, fluency and meaningful use of advance grammar structures. Upon completion, students will be able to discuss a variety of topics, express ideas and opinions clearly through writing as well as engage in formal and informal oral communication.
Typically Taken By: 9th and 10th graders