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Spanish 1
Spanish 1
Course Number(s): WL3601, WL3602, WL3603
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 9-12
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite(s): None
The students learn to comprehend, speak, read, and write simple conversational sentences. Each unit revolves around a theme such as school, family, sports, shopping, travel. These materials are designed to enrich the students' learning of various aspects of life in Mexico, Central America, South America and Spain.
Spanish 2
Spanish 2
Course Number(s): WL3604, WL3605, WL3606
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 10-12
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 1
The objective of this course is to increase the students’ skills to comprehend, speak, read, and write Spanish. This is done by reinforcing and expanding vocabulary with an emphasis on sentence structure and grammar. Continued emphasis is given to acquiring a growing appreciation of the cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries. Cultural focus is on Central and South America; however, students will also receive some exposure to Mexican and Spanish culture.
Spanish 3
Spanish 3
Course Number(s): WL3607, WL3608, WL3609
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 11-12
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 2
This course gives students the opportunity to increase vocabulary, further develop ability in all language skills and gain knowledge of the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. The course will begin with a review and continue with the presentation of more advanced grammatical structures. Oral Spanish will be used extensively for the development of conversational and listening skills.
CIS Spanish 4
CIS Spanish 4
Course Number(s): WL3610
Credit(s): 3 Grade(s): 12
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisite(s): Spanish 3
*Class rank in the top 30% required.
*5 University of Minnesota Credits
This course is the University of Minnesota Intermediate Spanish 1003 course offered through the College-in-the-Schools (CIS) program. By successfully completing this course, students will earn five credits from the University of MN. The textbook, online workbook, handouts, and exams are the same as those used by the University. The course is graded as a college-level course. Additional high school activities will be included as time permits. A limited number of students may take Spanish IV for high school credit only.
*For the 2023-2024 School Year, Spanish 3 and Spanish 4 are being taught during the same class period and Spanish 4 is not a CIS course. Click here for the combined syllabus.
Depending on native Spanish ability, you may qualify for a different level of Spanish class.
Please connect with Sra. Gilson or Sra. Kaplan for more information.
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