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Westwood 2023-2024 Registration Guide: World Language
Juntos I
Course Number: 7051
Grades: 7
Credits: 6
Type: Full year, everyday
Prerequisite: successful completion through Immersion Spanish or Pre-Juntos
Post-Secondary Connection: This is a high school level course. Successful completion earns 3 High School Credits on the student’s high school transcript through Spring Lake Park High School.
The word Juntos translated into English means “together.” Juntos is a combination of students that have been in the Spanish Immersion track since elementary school and combine with Heritage Spanish speakers to learn Language Arts Targets in 7th grade. Students will engage in critical thinking skills through cultural exploration. This course emphasizes culture of Spanish speaking regions, literature, grammar, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students will learn the same targets as those in Language Arts 7, but will be in the target language of Spanish.
Juntos II
Course Number: 8051
Grades: 8
Credits: 6
Type: Full year, everyday
Prerequisite: successful completion through Juntos I
Post-Secondary Connection: This is a high school level course. Successful completion earns 3 High School Credits on the student’s high school transcript through Spring Lake Park High School.
The word Juntos translated into English means “together.” Juntos is a combination of students that have been in the Spanish Immersion track since elementary school and combine with Heritage Spanish speakers to learn Language Arts Targets in 8th grade. Students will engage in critical thinking skills through cultural exploration. This course emphasizes culture of Spanish speaking regions, literature, grammar, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students will learn the same targets as those in Language Arts 8, but will be in the target language of Spanish.
Intro to German
Course Number: 1071
Grades: 7 or 8
Credits: 3
Type: Full year, every other day
Herzlich Willkommen! This course is an introduction to the wonders and peculiarities of the German language and culture, and it is taught using engaging stories and personalized instruction! At the end of this course, students will be able to read, write, listen and speak in German using the most common vocabulary and phrases. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in cultural activities and crafts, learn about German traditions and customs and maybe even try some interesting German foods. In taking Intro to German, students will acquire new perspectives, exciting opportunities and a strong foundation for language learning. Students may also gain advantages for high school and college studies (see German 1). This is just the beginning adventure in learning German, so all students are welcome!
