Course Catalog

In Spanish 1, Semester A, students will be introduced to several common situations in which people communicate, such as exchanging names and greetings, describing people by physical and personality traits, and describing family members and aspects of social life. Students will start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, and they will learn to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as they learn new vocabulary and grammar. They will also learn about the regions of the Spanish-speaking world that the central characters in each unit visit. In Semester B, students will be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money; modes of urban transportation; various seasons and their associated weather conditions; and food, clothing, and activities. They will also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. Students will discuss health and well-being and travel and tourism. They will build on what they learned to communicate in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they internalize new vocabulary and grammar. Students will also learn about the regions of the Spanish-speaking world that the central characters of each unit visit. They will build on this semester's work as they advance in their Spanish studies: everything that they learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning. This course features career exploration powered by Roadtrip Nation.

In Spanish 2, Semester A, students will be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. Students will discuss different styles of dressing, housing, and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employers. They will also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores, and family responsibilities. Finally, students will discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments, and dining etiquette. They will build on what they learned in Spanish 1 to communicate in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they internalize new vocabulary and grammar. Students will also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. They will build on this semester's work as they advance in their Spanish studies: everything that students learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning. In Spanish 2, Semester B, students are reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with various professions and future career plans. They will discuss traveling to different regions, and the flora and fauna found in each region, and describe different types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. They will also describe different hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, students will discuss various medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and describe symptoms of illness and injury. They will build on what they have learned in Semester A to communicate in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they internalize new vocabulary and grammar. Students will also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. They will build on this semester's work as they advance in their Spanish studies: everything that students learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning. This course features career exploration powered by Roadtrip Nation.

In Spanish 3, Semester A, students will be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with daily routines, descriptions of friends and family, childhood memories and activities, and childhood hopes and aspirations. They will discuss and describe art, such as paintings and sculptures, and literature, such as novels and novellas, and give reactions and form opinions about them. Students will also understand the process of selecting and applying to a university, their aspirations for university life, and the transition from home to a dormitory. Further, students will describe university life and expectations from the university experience. They will explore the dynamics and challenges of multiethnic and developing societies, environmental and social issues, causes and possible resolutions, and learn about unfamiliar countries using technology. Finally, they will discuss current events reported in the media, different types of classified and other types of advertisement in the media (both print and online), the sections and supplements of a newspaper or magazine, and various jobs available in the media. Students will build on what they learned in Spanish 2 to communicate in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they internalize new vocabulary and grammar. They will also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. Students will build on this semester's work as they advance in their Spanish studies: everything that students learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning. In Semester B, students will be reintroduced to Spanish in a variety of situations, beginning with multiculturalism, bilingualism, and cultural influences on traditions, customs, food, and social experiences, as well as legends and folklore from different cultures. Students will discuss and describe the genres of music, poetry, drama, and short stories, as well as proverbs from different cultures. They will also explore how geographical features affect the weather and how the weather, in turn, affects the clothing, food, and livelihoods of the local population. Students will also understand Venezuela's history and how Spanish conquerors and indigenous peoples shaped the country's culture, and they will learn about the South American independence movement, including significant freedom fighters and their struggles to achieve independence. They will also discuss the religions practiced in Argentina, the country's cultural icons, and how they compare to those of other countries, sports and activities in Argentina, some national symbols, such as the gauchos, and idioms and sayings from Argentina. Finally, students will discuss the types of wildlife and the natural and agricultural resources found in Costa Rica, the country's human resources that help overcome economic and natural disasters, and how to write formal and informal letters to share experiences. They will build on what they learned in Semester A to communicate in Spanish through listening, speaking, reading, and writing while internalizing new vocabulary and grammar. Students will also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. They will build on this semester's work as they advance in their Spanish studies: everything that they learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning. This course features career exploration powered by Roadtrip Nation.