Spanish

Level: AP

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisites: A or B in previous level content class; Cs and lower must have a teacher recommendation.

In this course the students will develop a strong command of the Spanish language focusing on mastery in reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension and culture. The course will be conducted almost entirely in Spanish and the students will be required to speak, read, and write in Spanish in class every week. Students will be exposed to a variety of authentic and level appropriate materials: written, audio, and visual. The class will include a rigorous review of grammar explored through texts, literature and other authentic realia. By the end of the course, the student will be able to express him/herself both written context and orally, in a variety of manners using different strategies and styles for different audiences. The students will also be able to understand the spoken language in conversations and lectures incorporating a variety of regional dialects and accents.

Level of Challenge: 3

• Students must be able to carry a basic conversation in Spanish and read at an intermediate level in Spanish.

Typical Homework Commitment: 1 hour per week

Level: AP

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 12th

Prerequisites: A or B in previous level content class; Cs and lower must have a teacher recommendation.

Advanced Placement Spanish Literature and Culture provides students who have satisfactorily completed Spanish III Honors with a learning experience equivalent to that of a third-year college survey of Peninsular Spanish, Latin American and U.S. Hispanic literature. The course introduces students to the formal study of a representative body of Peninsular and Latin American texts. Following the list required by the College Board, students read works in chronological order from three distinct periods: Medieval and Golden Age Literature, Nineteenth Century Literature, and Twentieth Century Literature. The course is taught completely in Spanish and all coursework, without exception, is to be done in Spanish. Because the AP Spanish Literature class approximates an introductory literature course taught at the college level, students are expected to read, write about, and discuss works using Spanish consistent with that standard. Additionally, students will analyze themes and features of artistic representations, audiovisual materials and audio sources in Spanish related to course content. All students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP Spanish Literature examination.

Level of Challenge: 4

• The student must have an advanced level of reading or have taken AP Spanish Language.

Typical Homework Commitment: 1-2 hours per week

Level: AP/DC

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 11th

Prerequisites: A or B in Spanish II/Spanish III/Heritage II AND CCC PLacement Test.

This is an equivalent to a first and second semester of university level language and students will receive 4 credit hours through the City Colleges of Chicago. This course seeks to implement and broaden students’ conversational skills through advanced vocabulary, review and complete the basic grammar, and learn more about the cultures and current events of French-speaking countries. This course also aims to consolidate students' skills in listening, reading, and writing abilities through listening and comprehension exercises, written compositions, readings, and oral presentations. Readings will be taken from news articles, fiction and nonfiction, and poetry.

Level of Challenge: 3

• The student must have a basic level of reading in Spanish.

Typical Homework Commitment: 1-2 hours per week

Level: AP

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 12th (Student must be 16)

Prerequisites: C in Dual Credit 101 and 102 OR CCC Placement Test WEBCAPE.

This is an equivalent to a third and fourth semester of university level language and students will receive 4 credit hours through the City Colleges of Chicago. This course seeks to implement and broaden students’ conversational skills through advanced vocabulary, review and complete the basic grammar, and learn more about the cultures and current events of French-speaking countries. This course also aims to consolidate students' skills in listening, reading, and writing abilities through listening and comprehension exercises, written compositions, readings, and oral presentations. Readings will be taken from news articles, fiction and nonfiction, and poetry.

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Level: H

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 9th /10th (Must be placed in this course).

Prerequisites: Must speak Spanish fluently prior to the course. Course may be available for Senior Level non-heritage speakers with a teacher recommendation.

Spanish for Native Speakers 1-2 gives native Spanish-speaking students an expansion of standard written and spoken Spanish Language skills and broadens their understanding of the Hispanic culture and civilization. These year long world language courses are designed to develop and challenge students’ ability in speaking, reading, writing, listening, and culture development in Spanish.

This course offers Spanish-speaking students an opportunity to study Spanish formally in an academic setting in the same way native English-speaking students study English language arts. The course allows students to reactivate the Spanish they have learned previously and develop it further, to learn more about their language and cultural heritage, to acquire Spanish literacy skills, and to develop or augment Spanish academic language skills. Students develop strategic Spanish academic vocabulary, learning to critically analyze a text, write poetry, and acquire new information in different academic content areas. For native speakers to maintain the language, a formal study of Spanish needs to occur with instructional goals focusing on grammar, reading and writing, vocabulary development, exposure to the language and culture and its communities, and consciousness-raising activities about Spanish language and identity. Many students are partially bilingual and range in their language skills. This course expands their bilingual range and moves learners beyond basic language development up to expressive and receptive language abilities and a broader command of the language. Native/heritage students will develop strategic Spanish reading skills, while investigating the literary genres of expository essay, myths, fables, legends, poetry, short stories, and novels. Extended reading and literary selections are taken from adopted texts and recommended reading. Students will produce writing in various formats and genres including well-developed paragraphs, literary response items, expository essays, short stories (narrative), historical documents, and technical documents, while continuing to develop skills in the correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

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Level: H

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisites: NONE

The purpose of Spanish I is to learn to communicate effectively and appropriately in various situations. The first year World Language courses provide the student with basic skills in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the spoken word. Linguistic awareness, culture, and civilization are introduced through the use of audio-visual materials, authentic publications, web assignments, reading, and discussion. Emphasis is placed on building a core vocabulary, acquainting students with essential grammatical structures, and developing near-native pronunciation. The target language is the primary vehicle for classroom communication while English is used to facilitate grammatical concepts.

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Level: H

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisites: Spanish 1 or Placement Exam.

Level II builds on previously introduced skills and emphasizes increased accuracy. The increase in the quantity and quality of listening and reading comprehension enables students to successfully negotiate communicative tasks and social situations. Vocabulary expansion and pronunciation continue to be highlighted. Several new verb tenses and modes are presented and used in their most common settings. The target language is the primary vehicle for classroom communication.

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Level: H

Credit(s): 1

Semester(s): 2

Typical Grade Level: 10th

Prerequisites: Spanish II or Placement Exam.

Level III/IV focuses increasingly on fluency and authentic expression while emphasizing creativity and accuracy. Previously learned grammatical structures are reviewed and practiced in greater depth. More complex grammatical concepts are introduced and expanded. Idiomatic expressions become an important part of daily communication. At this level, students should be able to communicate successfully in various real-life situations. The target language is the exclusive vehicle for classroom communication while English may be used to explain grammatical difficulties.

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