Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: Elective
Description: Beginning Spanish course for those with little to no experience speaking Spanish. Students will learn basic functions of conversation, the use of verbs and a variety of general vocabulary. There are lots of simple stories, activities, games, songs, and cultural learning throughout this first year of Spanish.
Grade: 10th. 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: Elective (WSU: SPAN 1010-3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE
Description: Continuation of Spanish 1. More emphasis is placed on speaking in simple sentences, sharing ideas, expanding vocabulary and verb usage and advancing skills to make paragraphs. We use a variety of tools to learn including games, stories, movies, songs and dance. Our stories are mixed with cultural details to explore the Spanish speaking world in more depth. Enjoy your second year full of laughs and learning. Students that pass with a B or better are invited to jump to Spanish 4. Serious students can also earn up to 3 semester credits from Weber State if they sign up for the concurrent enrollment version of this class (Span 1010).
Comments: Prerequisite: Spanish 1
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: Elective or English Elective (WSU: SPAN 1020- 3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE
Description: Continuation of Spanish 2 for those students earning less than a B in their previous year. This class reviews the key components of speech focusing on helping the student share their ideas at the intermediate level. We seek to expand our capabilities from basic sentences to short paragraphs. We use a variety of fun strategies to learn; games, stories, movies, songs, dances all compose the structure of the class making learning fun and enjoyable. Students may earn up to 6 semester credits from Weber State if they sign up for the concurrent enrollment version of this class (Span 1020) and pass with a B or better.
Comments: Prerequisite: Spanish 1 & 2
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: Elective or English Elective (WSU:SPAN 2010- 3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE Fees
Description: Continuation of Spanish 2 and 3. Students are seeking the higher intermediate levels of speech. Speaking in more organized paragraphs, becoming more versed in past, present, and future tense structures. The stories, games, and activities help us enjoy the language and culture. Students may earn up to 9 semester credit hours from Weber State by registering for the concurrent enrollment version of this course (Span 2010).
Comments: Prerequisite: Spanish 1, 2, & 3
Grade: 12th
Length: Year
Credit: English Elective
Fees: AP Test
Description: This class prepares students for the rigors of upper division Spanish credit at the University level and or helps native speakers develop a higher level of reading and writing. Up to 18 semester credits are available depending upon your score on the A.P. exam in the spring. We review all previous skills and seek to add fluency and refined speech to personal skills in writing, reading, and expression. We still play games, watch videos, sing, dance, and otherwise explore the Spanish culture in a variety of ways. With passing the A.P. Test with a 3 or better students are admitted into the bridge program and will be able to earn upper division Spanish credit being only a few classes away from a Spanish minor. AP test is not required.
Comments: Prerequisite: Spanish 1, 2, 3, & 4
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: English Elective (WSU: SPAN 3116- 3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE
Description: Students must have taken the A.P. Test and passed with a 3 or better to be enrolled in this class. Students study a variety of topics involving the Hispanic culture. An emphasis is placed on reading, writing, and expressing one’s self at the advanced levels of communication. Cultural lessons are woven together with projects and presentations to gain a deeper understanding of the Spanish speaking world. Each class in the series is 3 semester college credits. If a student completes all three classes, they will only be 2 classes away from a Spanish minor at the university level. This course is team taught with a cooperative teacher from the university. Only Spanish is spoken as we immerse ourselves in the Spanish speaking world.
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: Elective
Description: This is the class for those who have grown up speaking Spanish at home. Since you already know how to speak Spanish, this class focuses on refining your language skills in reading, writing, and expression. Spanish is the language of this class. We play games, sing, dance, and do a variety of activities to expand our knowledge of the Spanish speaking world. Students learn interpersonal speaking skills and how to present and share their experiences with one another. We visit the our present, past, and future. This is your chance to be paired with others that speak the language and celebrate your culture. Students wishing to earn Concurrent enrollment credit may earn up to 9 semester credit hours and those who wish to skip the Spanish A.P. course may take the A.P. exam and by passing with a 3 or better may begin their studies in the Bridge program the following year. With the completion of just one bridge course students are close to earning a minor in Spanish at the university level. Esta clase es para los que hablan español en casa. Ya saben el español así que enfocamos en mejorar las habilidades de leer, escribir, y expresarse. Se habla únicamente español en esta clase. Jugamos, cantamos, bailamos, y hacemos una cantidad de actividades diversas para engrandecer nuestro conocimiento de mundo español. Los estudiantes aprenden diestros interpersonales para expresarse y compartir sus experiencias con uno al otro. Visitamos el pasado, presente, y el futuro. Esta es su oportunidad para estar con otros hispanohablantes y celebrar su cultura. Los estudiantes que quieren recibir crédito universitario por sus esfuerzos en la clase pueden registrarse por la clase Span 2010 y recibir hasta 9 créditos de Weber State. Además, los que quieren tomar el examen de A.P. y calificarse con una marca de 3 o mejor, pueden tomar las clases de Bridge el año después sin tomar la clase de A.P. Por lo tanto, los que cumplen por lo menos una clase de bridge solo les hacen falta tomar 4 clases mas para sacar un secundario de Español de la universidad de Weber State.
Grade: 10th, 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: Elective
Fees: None
Description: A hands-on class that develops communication skills in American Sign Language. Students will learn how to communicate with a deaf person in a variety of situations, and will learn about deaf culture and history. Classes are conducted in American Sign Language, with a high emphasis on communication skills.
Grade: 11th, 12th
Length: Year
Credit: Elective (WSU ASL 1010-3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE
Description: Students will increase their signing proficiency and be able to discuss a wide range of topics. Deaf culture and history will be explored in greater depth. Classes are conducted in American Sign Language with a high emphasis on communications skills.
Comments: Prerequisite: Sign Language 1
Grade: 12th
Length: Year
Credit: English Elective 9WSU: ASL 1020- 3 Credits)
Fees: WSU CE
Description: Students will continue to develop language proficiency in ASL, and study forms of ASL literature. Upon completion, students will be will prepared to interact with members of the deaf community. This class will also prepare students to further their ASL studies at the college level in an interpreter training program or other ASL-related field if desired. Classes are conducted in ASL with a high emphasis on communication skills.
Comments: Prerequisite: Sign Language 1 & 2