32950/32975 *Advanced Spanish for Communication

Course Name: *ADVANCED SPANISH FOR COMMUNICATION (previously Spanish 6)

Course Number: 32950/32975

Open to: Grades 11-12

Length: 2 semesters

Credits: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish 4 or Spanish 5

Content: In this course, students will apply concepts previously mastered, through a thematic project-based learning environment. An emphasis will be placed on a student's personal area of interest and making connections with local and world communities. This learner-centered and teacher-facilitated class will focus on student-led activities and will require students to develop independent projects, create attainable goals, and align project objectives with Wisconsin State Standards or ACTFL Standards. The objectives of this course will be to further strengthen student's skills in the five pillars of language acquisition: communication, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities.

Activities: Student-led independent projects, regular communication with (a) native speaker(s), student-initiated contact with the community to research language used in the work environment, exploration of various Spanish-speaking countries, final summative portfolio, parent night presentations, travel to cultural exhibits (art, performances, tours, etc), guest speakers, sit in on university classes.

Cost: None