Language Acquistion Electives

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Beginning

Course Code: 0708100

Grades 6 – 8: Semester

Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for improvement in student self-development through the study of Spanish language and culture. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• exploration of basic principles of Spanish language;

• cultural concepts related to the Spanish-speaking world, and

• comparisons between the students' own language and culture and that of Spanish-speaking countries.

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Intermediate

Course Code: 0708105

Grades 7 – 8: Semester

Prerequisites: M/J Exploratory Spanish, Beginning

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Intermediate, is a continuation of M/J Exploratory Spanish, Beginning, and expands on students' knowledge of the target language and its culture.  Students will be able to engage in basic skills in listening and speaking activities.  Students will also continue learning basic skills in reading and writing.  Also, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are included in this semester course.

Spanish 1 Honors

Grades 8: Year

High School Credit: 1

Spanish 1 introduces students to the target language and its culture. The student will develop communicative skills in all 3 modes of communication and cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language. An introduction to reading and writing is also included as well as culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.