World Languages

COLORADO CONTENT STANDARDS FOR WORLD LANGUAGE:

Students communicate in a world language while demonstrating literacy in all four
essential skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Students acquire and
use knowledge of cultures while developing world language skills.

Introduction to World Languages:

World Language courses build students’ communication skills in the four key areas
of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also explore
the importance of cultural awareness and our connection to the global community.

Courses

Spanish 1

1.0 ELECTIVE CREDIT - GRADE 9 -12

The level one world language course is designed to focus on high-frequency vocabulary and language structures through student interaction with the target language. Language will be learned through a variety of activities including stories, video media & technology, cultural exploration, etc. Regular attendance and active participation are critical components for student success.

Spanish 2

1.0 ELECTIVE CREDIT - GRADE 10 -12

PREREQUISITE - COMPLETION OF LEVEL 1 CLASS WITH A C- OR BETTER

The level two world language course is designed to increase students’ competence through continued interaction with the target language. The focus will be on more advanced language structures and expanded vocabulary in context. Level two students will demonstrate increasing spontaneity and flexibility in their ability to communicate in the target language in all four areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Regular attendance and active participation are critical components for student success.

Spanish 3

AP Spanish Literature

1.0 ELECTIVE CREDIT - GRADE 10 -12

PREREQUISITE - SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL 3 WITH C- OR BETTER AND/OR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION

AP Spanish Literature and Culture course introduces students to the formal study of a representative body of texts from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Hispanic literature. It aims to provide students with ongoing and varied opportunities to further develop their proficiencies across the full range of language skills — with special attention to critical reading and analytical writing — and to encourage them to reflect on the many voices and cultures included in a rich and diverse body of literature written in Spanish.

AP Spanish Language

1.0 ELECTIVE CREDIT - GRADE 10 -12

PREREQUISITE - SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF LEVEL 3 WITH A C- OR BETTER

This challenging course is designed for the above average Spanish speaker, reader and writer and is designed to prepare students for the national Advanced Placement Examination in Spanish Language. The advanced placement world language course is designed to further develop students’ abilities and skills in the target language with increasing depth and breadth. All formal and informal class communications take place completely in Spanish. Students are able to converse and write about complex topics and sustain communication. Students are able to read a variety of authentic materials and to respond to them in the target language. Cultural awareness and sensitivity continues to develop as students focus on the cultural subtleties. Regular attendance and active participation are critical components for student success. Taking the AP Spanish Language exam is strongly encouraged.