Spanish- Level 1,2 and 3 Academic
Level 1
LWSBDW: Spanish, Introductory, Academic
This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language under study is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will expand their vocabulary and repertoire and language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
Note: This is the introductory course in Spanish. Students may begin their study of Spanish in either grade 9 or 10.
This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in the language of study. Students will develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also explore aspects of the culture of countries where the language under study is spoken by taking part in community-sponsored events and activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will expand their vocabulary and repertoire and language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.
Note: This is the introductory course in Spanish. Students may begin their study of Spanish in either grade 9 or 10.
Level 2
LWSCUW: Spanish, University Preparation
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Spanish and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.
Prerequisite: LWSBDW
This course offers students opportunities to further develop their knowledge of Spanish and to enhance their communication skills. Students will use increasingly sophisticated language in a variety of activities that will enable them to speak and write with clarity and accuracy. Students will also enhance their thinking skills through the critical study of literature, and continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken through a variety of print and technological resources.
Prerequisite: LWSBDW
Level 3
LWSDUW: Spanish, University Preparation
This course prepares students for university studies in Spanish. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.
Prerequisite: LWSCUW
This course prepares students for university studies in Spanish. Students will enhance their ability to use the language with clarity and precision, and will develop the language skills needed to engage in sustained conversations and discussions, understand and evaluate information, read diverse materials for both study and pleasure, and write clearly and effectively. Students will also have opportunities to add to their knowledge of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken through the use of community resources and computer technology.
Prerequisite: LWSCUW