WORLD LANGUAGES

Spanish 1 (0708340 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the Spanish language and its culture. Students will develop skills in all 3 modes of communication and develop a cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis is placed on proficiency in the Spanish language. Students will receive an introduction to reading and writing in Spanish, and study the Spanish culture, connections, comparisons, and communities. Prerequisite: None.

Spanish 2 (0708350 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course reinforces the fundamental skills acquired by students in Spanish 1. Students develop increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and cultural awareness. Specific content to be covered is a continuation of listening and verbal skills acquired in Spanish 1. Reading and writing receive more emphasis, while verbal communication remains the primary objective. The cultural survey of Spanish-speaking people is continued. Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 1.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

(0709310 – 1.0 credit)

The purpose of this course is to develop, maintain, and enhance the proficiency of students whose heritage language is Spanish by reinforcing and expanding skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as Spanish grammar skills acquired in the Spanish 1 course. Students are exposed to a variety of Spanish literary genres and authors. Language Arts Standards are also included in this course to enable students to become literate in Spanish and gain a better understanding of the nature of the Spanish language. Spanish societies and their cultural values are also studied. Prerequisite: Spanish teacher recommendation. Westminster Online offers a variety of additional world languages for a supplementary fee. Speak with your college counselor to learn more.

Spanish 3 Honors (0708360

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

– 1.0 credit)

This course provides mastery and development of skills acquired by students in Spanish 2. Specific content includes, but is not limited to, the expansion of Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills through discussions of selected readings. Students will learn contemporary expressions and vocabulary in Spanish and study the linguistic differences that exist in the Spanish/Latin American culture. Prerequisite: Students must earn a B- or better in Spanish 2 or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 Honors

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

(0709320 – 1.0 credit)

This course is a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 and features an intense grammatical review. Language acquisition is also emphasized through composition and a study of Spanish and Spanish-American literature. Prerequisite: Students must earn a B- or better in Spanish 2 or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2.

Spanish 4 Honors

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

(0708370 – 1.0 credit)

This course expands the skills acquired by students in Spanish 3. Specific content includes a more advanced study of Spanish language structures and idiomatic expressions, with an emphasis on c onversational skills. Students will expand their Spanish vocabulary and writing skills. Reading selections are varied and taken from Spanish newspapers, magazines, and literary works. This course is taught in Spanish and is a Spanish-speaking class. Prerequisite: Students must earn a B- or better in Spanish 3 Honors or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 Honors.

Advanced Placement Spanish Language

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description:

(0708400 – 1.0 credit)

This course focuses on verbal communication by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentation skills to real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The objective is not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of the Spanish language and culture, this course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish. Students study the Spanish culture in both contemporary and historical contexts and develop an awareness and appreciation of its cultural products, practices, and perspectives. Content is specified by the College Board Advanced Placement Program. Students are expected to take the national AP exam. Prerequisite: Students must earn an A- or better in Spanish 3 Honors or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 Honors.

American Sign Language 1 (0717300 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course introduces students to American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture. It is designed for students with little or no knowledge of ASL and Deaf Culture to develop basic skills needed to communicate comfortably in a wide variety of situations within the Deaf community. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language with introductions to culture, connections, comparisons, and community. Prerequisite: None.

American Sign Language 2 (0717310 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

Course Description:

This course reinforces the fundamental skills acquired by students in American Sign Language 1. Emphasis is placed on the development and refinement of comprehension, production, and interpersonal skills. This will enable students to communicate in a wider array of situations, improve their fluency, and have a better understanding of the Deaf culture. In addition to expanding their vocabulary, students will learn more grammatical features through dialogue. While communication remains the primary objective, cultural a wareness is continued. Prerequisite: Completion of American Sign Language 1.

American Sign Language 3 Honors (0717312 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description:

This course builds on the foundation of skills acquired by students in the American Sign Language 2 course. Special emphasis is given to the expansion of vocabulary and conversational skills for students to advance their comprehension of ASL in culturally appropriate ways. Students will develop their vocabulary, learn more complex grammatical features through narratives and dialogue, and continue to learn more about the Deaf culture. Prerequisite: Students must earn a B- or better in American Sign Language 2.

American Sign Language 4 Honors (0717314 – 1.0 credit)

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description:

This course expands the skills acquired by the students in American Sign Language 3. Specific content includes, but is not limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on conversational skills. There is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes. Media selections are varied and taken from authentic target language literary works. Prerequisite: Students must earn a Bor better in American Sign Language 3 Honors.

Westminster Online offers a variety of additional world languages for a supplementary fee. Speak with your college counselor to learn more.