Modern and Classical Languages (Cont.)

grammar based, study at this level emphasizes all areas of communication and comprehension with an emphasis on natural, effective communication. At the completion of Spanish 3 students should be able to read, write and converse in a variety of situational contexts using a deep context of vocabulary and complex grammatical structures.

Honors Spanish 3 (1 credit, Full Year)

Prerequisite: Spanish 2/2H

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Honors Spanish 3 is an intermediate course that is designed for students who are passionate about the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn to communicate in the present, past and future using simple tenses in the indicative and subjunctive mode, as well as the imperative mood. Students will also gain familiarity with the compound tenses of both the subjunctive and indicative moods. By the end of the year, students should be able to discuss all aspects of their daily life as it is, as well as hypothetical and future alternatives. The course uses the physical campus, the city of Alexandria, Washington DC, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, audio recordings and conversations with native speakers to support student learning with an emphasis on community.

Language and Grammar for Spanish Speakers (1 credit, Full Year)

Prerequisite: Department permission required

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course is designed for students who already have significant language learning experience or stem from a heritage household where students are listening to and speaking Spanish. It is intended for students who may have had limited or no academic instruction in Spanish. Students will fine tune their speaking skills, be exposed to the strategies of reading comprehension, and develop the necessary tools for writing mechanics. This is a one-year course that is intended to cover levels 1, 2, and 3. The focus will be on the differences between informal, colloquial and formal written and spoken expressions.

Spanish 4 (1 credit, Full Year)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Spanish 4 is an intensive language course designed for those students who are interested in continuing their study of Spanish language and literature. Classes are conducted entirely in the language, and the students are expected to speak, write, and engage as accurately and confidently as possible as they participate in a rigorous study of grammar, composition, and literature. The course uses the ‘Imagina’ textbook to support a conversation based class that uses Spanish and all of its elements, as previously stated, to approach concrete and real world themes.

Honors Spanish 4 (1 credit, Full Year)

Prerequisite: Spanish 3/3H, Department permission required

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course is designed for advanced language students who want to improve their ability to communicate in Spanish and learn about the diversity of cultures in the Spanish-speaking world. The course includes a formal introduction to literary analysis, a review of advanced grammar, and conversations about students’ own lives and identities as global citizens.

Spanish 5: Culture and Conversation (1 credit, Full Year)

Prerequisite: Spanish 4/4H

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Culture and Conversation, as the title implies, relies heavily on student contribution to discussions. The class centers on becoming better acquainted with our neighbors in Central and South America by studying their culture, including historical-social themes as well as current topics of mutual interest. Students will listen to authentic video, read articles and literature, write extensively and speak daily. Grammar and vocabulary will be reviewed but is not a heavy concentration of this level.

Advanced Spanish Language (1 credit, Full Year)

Prerequisite: Department permission required

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This is an advanced level course which uses the AP framework, based on the 6 curricular units of study: Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Beauty & Aesthetics, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, and Global Challenges. Students cultivate and expand their knowledge of Spanish language and culture by continual exploration of a wide variety of topics. The curriculum is sourced from authentic print material, films, and audio visual recordings aimed at native speakers, with emphasis on the three modes of communication; interpretive, presentational and interpersonal, in preparation for the AP exam. By the end of the year, students should demonstrate increased mastery in all areas of proficiency,

Advanced Spanish Literature (1 credit, Full Year)

Prerequisite: Department permission required

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

This course is intended for the most highly motivated and accomplished student. It is a survey course in Hispanic literature, covering influential authors in a time span from the Medieval to the Golden Age, and the 19th and 20th centuries. The student will learn the historical context associated with the readings, literary terms, critical thinking skills, and analytical writing. In addition to crafting quality essays, the student will participate in literary “tertulias” - free intellectual discussions - and prepare presentations and projects that reflect their understanding of the works.

Global Online Academy: Arabic Language Through Culture 1 (Levels 2 and 3 also offered) (1 Credit, Full Year)

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

In addition to bringing Arabic popular culture to life, this course introduces students to the Arabic writing system to communicate in spontaneous spoken conversations on everyday topics. This yearlong course focuses on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and some of the spoken dialects of the Levant, Egypt