Description
In this Honors course, students will be exposed to many different forms of written and spoken Spanish through the study of poems, short stories, newspaper articles, along with radio and television broadcasts. Participants will take a virtual tour of Barcelona, view paintings in the Prado Museum in Madrid, listen to the top 40 hits on Madrid radio, and much more.
This course focuses on reading, writing, listening, and communicating in the Spanish language and is designed to develop the following competencies:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing using complete sentences, correct grammar, and appropriate vocabulary
- Acquire vocabulary and a grasp of structure to increase the comprehension of both written and spoken Spanish
- Enhance awareness of Hispanic Culture.
Prerequisites
Spanish 3 or equivalent; it is assumed that students have already learned the grammar and syntax of the language and have acquired strong skills in speaking, writing, reading, and understanding Spanish. This course will meet the needs of highly motivated students who have a strong interest and ability in the Spanish language. Students taking this course should be native English speakers or as fluent in English as native English speakers.
Course Objectives
The course is designed to help students develop the following competencies:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing using complete sentences, correct grammar, and appropriate vocabulary.
- Acquire vocabulary and a grasp of structure to increase the comprehension of both written and spoken Spanish.
- Enhance awareness of Hispanic Culture.
Additional Requirements
Students will need access to Power Point, Quick Time, and Real Player. This course requires students have access to a computer with headphone, microphone, and software to record voice and save in WAV format. Instructions are provided for Sound Recorder, used in Windows. Other software may be substituted, as long as it has the ability to record up to 2 minutes of voice in the WAV format.
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Details
Discipline:
World Language
Level:
High School Honors
Program:
High School
Grade:
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
When Offered:
Duration:
weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Certified by NCAA for initial-eligibility (VHS Learning School Code:221356), Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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