#WLS-1001 & #WLS-1002

Prerequisite for: Spanish II, III, IV

Duration: 1 year

Credit: ½ credit per semester

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description: First year Spanish lays the foundation for conversational ability through the introduction of basic grammar, everyday vocabulary and cultural understanding. This material is reinforced through written and oral practice, videos, dialogues, and partner and group activities. 

#WLS-2001 & #WLS-2002

Requirement(s) needed: Spanish I

Prerequisite for: Spanish III, IV

Duration: 1 year

Credit: ½ credit per semester

Open to: 10-11-12

Description: Second year students increase their conversational skills and broaden their vocabulary and grammar proficiency by learning stem-changing verbs and the preterit tense. In addition, reading and writing abilities are emphasized. Realistic language use is reinforced through dialogues, compositions and the use of authentic materials. 

#WLS-3001 & #WLS-3002

Requirement(s) needed: Spanish I, II

Prerequisite for: Spanish IV

Duration: 1 year

Credit: ½ credit per semester

UMD Credit: 4 semester credits

UMD Course: SPAN 1102 Beginning Spanish II

Open to: 11-12

Description: Spanish III students greatly expand their skills in the language. Vocabulary and grammar are reviewed and new words, tenses and phrases are introduced to allow students to speak, read, comprehend and write about a variety of subjects including leisure activities, health, entertainment, arts, future plans and current events.  Students will also develop a better understanding of the cultures in the Spanish speaking world through research, stories, art and current news. 

IB Spanish III is the first year in the 2 year IB sequence and preparation for the standard level IB Spanish Exam. 

This course receives weighted grading. 

#WLS-3011 & #WLS-3012

Requirement: Spanish III/equivalent language skills. Teacher approval required.

Duration: 1 year

GRHS Credit: ½ credit per semester

UMD Credit: 4 semester credits

UMD Course: SPAN 1201 Intermediate Spanish I

Open to: 11-12

Description: Use of the language in realistic situations is required. Students will study advanced grammar and vocabulary in thematic units such as travel, business and recreation. Students will be asked to find and discuss information presented in Spanish newspapers, magazines and advertising. Short stories, some poems and parts of a novel are also part of the class. The curriculum is preparation for the IB exam. The class is conducted in Spanish with students encouraged to do all communicating in Spanish. 

This course receives weighted grading. IB Exam and examination fees are optional. 

#WLA-3001 & #WLA-3002

Requirement(s) needed:  

Duration:  1 semester

GRHS Credit: ½ credit

Open to:  11-12

Description:  Students will begin to develop skills in listening, writing, reading, and speaking to a novice low level of proficiency (ACTFL) The course will focus on basic grammatical structure and vocabulary related to a variety of everyday tasks such as: greeting a classmate, introducing oneself, talking about the calendar, and describing people and animals. Ojibwe cultural topics related to these tasks will also be discussed such as naming ceremonies, the Ojibwe clan system, and seasonal activities. Instruction will be in both Anishinaabemowin and English with an increasing emphasis on immersion methodology. By the end of this course students will have a solid foundation on which to build further study of the Anishinaabe language. 

Concurrent enrollment through Fondu Lac Tribal Community College