World Languages
Students in Wooster’s World Language courses focus on increasing their proficiency with the four skills of the ACTFL standards: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Speaking skills improve through the consistent use of language in and out of the classroom. As the level of language knowledge increases, students are increasingly expected to participate aurally, orally, and in written form in Spanish. If a student passes, progress to the next level of the language is automatic. However, a grade of 2 or a poor performance on the final exam may indicate a weak foundation that could impede progress and success at the next level. Therefore, at year’s end, the Department will evaluate appropriate placement for the following school year for those students earning such grades. One potential outcome of that evaluation is required summer work in the language and a re-exam in order for the student to be permitted to enroll in the next level of the language.
Embedded Honors Students often do not realize their own level of interest in and passion for Spanish until they are actively engaged in the work of learning about it. That in mind, all of our core courses offer an optin, Honors element for passionate and motivated students to delve deeper. Following the successful completion of basic course requirements, students may choose to pursue additional learning intentions, including readings, writing pieces, and video comprehensions. Successful completion of this embedded work, manifest via an Honors portfolio, earns students Honors distinction on their transcript. Spanish I 3.0 credits AY 9-12 Spanish I will provide students with a general introduction to the Spanish language. This novice level course aims to establish proficiency in the areas of interpretive communication (reading, viewing, listening); interpersonal communication (writing, speaking); and presentational communication (writing, speaking), as well as building cultural awareness. Students will refer to guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) which guide learners to develop the skills to competently communicate. By the end of Spanish I, students will be able to comprehend spoken Spanish and will have the ability to carry out a simple conversation. Furthermore, students who would like to earn Honors distinction on their transcript and want to delve deeper into the course may pursue additional learning intentions and work assignments, which will be provided by the teacher following the basic course requirements. Spanish II 3.0 credits AY 9-12 Prerequisite: Spanish I Students in Spanish II will continue to build their proficiency in the areas of interpretive communication (reading, viewing, listening); interpersonal communication (writing, speaking); and presentational communication (writing, speaking), as well as building cultural awareness. Students will be able to express themselves in real world situations, in a spontaneous and unrehearsed context. Students in Spanish II are advancing through the novice-mid through intermediate-low levels, as evidenced by the inverted pyramid of language proficiency seen on the www.actfl.org website. Furthermore, students who would like to earn Honors distinction on their transcript and
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