Havergal's Uncalendar, 2016-2017 Academic Year

SPANISH

GRADES 9 TO 12 LWSBD – International Languages, Level 1 Spanish, Academic

1 CREDIT

This is the first year of Spanish for students who have not previously enrolled in Spanish. ¡Bienvenidas al mundo hispano! Learning a new language is learning to think in a different way. In your first year of Spanish, you will definitely be thinking in a different way because you will become a citizen of a country in the Hispanic world! You will become acquainted with the culture and customs of your country and feel more and more like a true citizen of that country. You will learn key phrases useful in the classroom and for basic conversation. From there, you will be able to engage solely in Spanish—it may be a little at first, but it will increase as you learn to use vocabulary and structures within diverse themes, such as school, family, pastimes, vacations and shopping. Through a variety of listening, speaking, writing and reading activities, you will develop your skills and feel more comfortable applying them in a range of scenarios, from dialogues to skits in class. Finally, you will deepen your understanding about Hispanic culture through short films, articles and magazines and outings in the city. Are you ready to immigrate to the Hispanic world? If yes, say “ Sí ” to LWSBD. ¡Viva el Español! This course invites you to continue to learn Spanish on a voyage of discovery of yourself and the world around you. It is an exploration of how history, prose and film open doors into Hispanic cultures. You will strive to put yourself in someone else’s shoes in order to begin to understand other realities; and by communicating your understanding in Spanish, you will participate in that reality. You will begin the year by reviewing the vocabulary themes and grammar structures you acquired last year, through informal conversations, songs and games. You will also reacquaint yourself with your Spanish speaking country as you rediscover yourself as a citizen of the Hispanic world. Throughout the year, you will learn to use both past tenses and the imperative mood in order to read, write and speak about your daily routine, food, celebrations, health, technology and the home. You will discover the history of Spain from the prehistoric era to the 16th century, watch a movie set in 1970 Central and North America and read three edited Latin American novels of the mid-19th century. Through our examination of historical events and figures, plots, themes and characters, you will gain a deeper understanding of the Hispanic culture. Don’t lose your Hispanic passport—the adventure has only just begun! Prerequisite: LWSBD – International Languages, Level 1 Spanish, Academic LWSCU – International Languages, Level 2 Spanish, Academic 1 CREDIT

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