Structure

Interpretive Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Presentation Communication

Culture

Spanish I

• Thematic vocabulary such as hobbies, food, school, family, etc.
• Present tense verbs and subject verb agreement
• Analyze nouns and adjectives for agreement in number and gender
• Question formation
• Basic word order
• Cognates and false cognates

• Listen and read novice level passages for specific requested details and information.
• Paraphrase in native language a brief novice level message spoken or written in the target language.

• Ask and respond to basic questions in the target language based on thematic vocabulary.
• Carry on conversations based on thematic vocabulary in a non-rote manner.
• Apply basic expectations of pronunciation and inflection in spoken language in order to be understood.

• Create brief spoken and written narratives.
• Apply basic conventions of language (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.).

• Identify and use appropriate patterns of target language behavior and social etiquette.
• Identify, describe, and compare specific cultural information (symbols, products, activities, holidays, etc.)
• Identify, describe, and compare important historical and contemporary figures and events

Spanish II

• Thematic vocabulary such as extracurricular activities, home life, community activities, food, etc.
• Present, past and present progressive verb tenses

• Listen and read novice high level passages for specific requested details and information.
• Paraphrase in native language a brief novice high level message spoken or written in the target language.

• Carry on conversations based on thematic vocabulary.
• Apply basic expectations of pronunciation and inflection in spoken language in order to be understood.

• Create short spoken and written narratives.
• Apply basic conventions of language (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.) at a level comprehensible to native speakers accustomed to non-native speakers. 

Spanish III

• Thematic vocabulary, such as traveling, health, art, restaurant
• Verb tenses, such as present perfect, future, subjunctive

• Develop strategies for listening and reading with less recourse to translation of intermediate level passages.
• Demonstrate understanding by summarizing principle elements and supporting details of an oral and written message.

• Function easily and readily in extended oral interactions and maintain conversations.
• Raise pronunciation to a level easily understood by a native speaker.

• Prepare spoken and written narratives and summaries on a variety of topics.
• Apply basic conventions of language  (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.) at a level comprehensible to a native speaker.
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• Explain similarities and differences of target language and native cultural activities, celebrations, and social etiquette.
• Identify, analyze, and compare specific cultural information (symbols, products, institutions, art forms, etc.)
• Describe historical significance of activities and celebrations as well as contributions of important historical/contemporary figures in the culture studied.
• Investigate and explain how previous cultures influenced the modern target language culture.

Spanish IV

• Thematic vocabulary, such as traveling, health, art, restaurant
• Verb tenses, such as past perfect, conditional, and passive voice

• Develop strategies for listening and reading with less recourse to translation of intermediate high passages.
• Demonstrate understanding by summarizing principle elements and supporting details of an oral and written intermediate high message.

• Function easily and readily in extended oral interactions and maintain conversations.
• Raise pronunciation to a near native level.

• Prepare spoken and written narratives and summaries on a variety of topics.
• Apply basic conventions of language  (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.) at a level comprehensible to a native speaker.