SPANISH I – W2011 & W2012

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): None

NCAA approved

This course is designed to give the student a basic foundation in the Spanish language. The course will focus on all of the language skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, and it will incorporate these skills into functional activities. What the student can do with the language is stressed over what structural concepts they have learned. Students will build confidence as they engage in real-world scenarios and expand their global perspective. This course will also explore basic cultural aspects connected with everyday topics including self, school, friends and family, likes and dislikes, clothing, feelings, activities, etc. In addition, many private and out-of-state colleges now recommend two-four years of a language for admission, and the Oregon University System requires a minimum of two years of the same language with a C grade or better.

SPANISH II – W2021 & W2022

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Spanish I 

NCAA approved

This course will be a continuation of the personal, academic and cultural goals and skills introduced in Spanish I. Students will be able to communicate about a widening range of topics with increasing depth. Students will learn to discuss activities in the past, present and future. This course will explore cultural aspects connected with everyday activities including weather, leisure time activities, sports, travel, daily activities, health conditions, etc.  Please note, many private and out-of-state colleges now recommend two-four years of a language for admission, and the Oregon University System requires a minimum of two years of the same language with a C grade or better.

SPANISH III – W2031 & W2032

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Spanish II

NCAA approved

Dual Credit Available through Western Oregon University SPAN101

This course will build upon the foundations established in Spanish I and II, leading students to greater levels of proficiency. The ability to communicate and create with the language will grow significantly. This course will continue to explore cultural aspects connected with everyday activities including mental and physical health, jobs and careers, travel plans, etc.

SPANISH IV – W2041 & W2042 OR SPANISH V – W2051 & W2052

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): C or above in Spanish III and Instructor approval

NCAA approved

Dual Credit Available through PCC SPAN103

This course is designed to utilize and enhance the language foundation taught in Spanish I, II and III. Students will apply and perfect structural knowledge by demonstrating a proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish. Advanced grammar will be emphasized and oral proficiency will be enhanced through class discussions and oral activities. Vocabulary will be expanded through selected literature, art, tapes, films, weekly journal writings and cultural readings. Students may take Spanish V after successful completion of Spanish IV.

AP SPANISH* – W2061 & W2062 / DUAL CREDIT SPA201

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s):  Spanish Literacy/Comp III or Spanish IV/V (instructor approval) or assessment placement.

Fee: AP Exam fee due in the Fall; fee assistance available

NCAA approved

4 Dual Credit Available through PCC SPAN 203

12 College credits taking the AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam passing with three or above

AP Spanish is designed to meet the needs of students with a high proficiency level in the Spanish Language & Culture who want to be successful on the National Advanced Placement Spanish Exam. Passing the National Exam with three or higher qualifies students for twelve 300-level Spanish college credits at all public universities in Oregon. Students will learn high-level vocabulary so they can be fluent in the six themes of the course: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public  Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. Emphasis will be placed on cultural comparisons using the target language in class discussions, current events, listening, and speaking activities. Also, students will explore literary classics and have ample opportunities to express themselves on various topics. Students in this course are expected to register and pay in the Fall to take the National AP Exam in May.

 (*) Denotes Weighted Grade Course. 

SPANISH LIT & COMP I (For Heritage Spanish Speakers) – W2301 & W2302

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): assessment placement or Instructor approval

NCAA approved

This course is designed for students with limited Spanish literacy skills. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary building, sentence structure, the beginning stages of paragraph writing, and the development and/or improvement of oral proficiency. In addition, students will explore various classroom and cultural activities to engage and foster their identities. 

SPANISH LIT & COMP II – W2311 & W2312

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s):  9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): High oral proficiency, assessment placement or Instructor approval

NCAA approved

This course is taught entirely in Spanish

4 Dual Credit Available through Willamette Promise 202

This course is designed to meet the needs of bilingual speakers with intermediate proficiency in both reading and writing. It will emphasize writing by creating formal and informal letters, essays, journals, etc. After completing this course, students will advance to Spanish Lit & Comp III, which is taught in Spanish only.

SPANISH LIT & COMP III – W2321 & W2322

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): Assessment placement or Instructor approval 

NCAA approved

This course is taught entirely in Spanish

Dual Credit Available through PCC SPAN103

This class is designed to meet the needs of bilingual speakers and students with high oral proficiency in the Spanish language but who need to improve on reading and writing skills. Emphasis will be placed on writing, and students will be exposed to literary works, films, and written media in Spanish. Students will explore career options. Upon completion of this course, students will transition to AP Spanish. This course is taught in Spanish only.

SPANISH CINEMA - W280X

Length/Credit(s): 1 semesters / .5 AA credit

Grade(s):  10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion or equivalent level of Spanish Lit and Comp I

This course is taught entirely in Spanish

4 Dual Credit Available through Willamette Promise 202

This course will be conducted in an immersion style, students will learn about the history and culture of  Spanish-speaking countries through the medium of film. Students will watch films about the Spanish-speaking world in North America, Latin America, and Spain. Movies viewed in class will provide a context in history, culture, and language. In preparation for watching the films, students will study the historical/cultural information that provides the backdrop of the films’ settings. Lessons will require higher-level thinking skills such as expressing opinion, analyzing, predicting, and comparing and contrasting in the target language. Students will continue to master more sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical concepts and will be assigned a substantial amount of written work. Students will improve oral, aural, written, and reading proficiencies.

FRENCH I – W3011 & W3012

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): None

NCAA approved

Students will learn the fundamentals of the language by speaking, listening, reading and writing French. They will develop insights into the nature of language and culture and will compare the French language and French-speaking cultures around the world to their own. Students will discover the history and sites of Paris as they take a virtual trip to Paris. In addition, students will engage in conversations about typical daily situations, expressing likes and dislikes, basic needs and travel. At the end of the course, students will be able to speak and write French using present and simple future tenses. Vocabulary topics include the classroom, family, weather, clothing and food.

FRENCH II – W3021 & W3022

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 9, 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): French I and Instructor approval

NCAA approved

After a review of first year tasks, students will continue to develop speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in French. Students will also continue to understand and appreciate the diversity of the many cultures of people who speak the language. In addition to France, we will be virtually traveling to French speaking countries such as the Ivory Coast, Martinique, Canada and Belgium. By the end of the year, students will be able to tell simple personal stories and make descriptions in past and future tense. Topics include travel, health, friends, leisure and home.

FRENCH III – W3031 & W3032

Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters / 1.0 AA credit

Grade(s): 10, 11 and 12

Prerequisite(s): French II and Instructor approval

NCAA approved

Students will continue to improve their control of French and begin to create with the language. Students will be provided with more opportunities to understand the interconnections of human experience and history. Topics include celebrations, vacation, career, health and transportation. In addition, students will apply language skills by studying music, film and literature from the French-speaking world.