Spanish 1-2 French 1-2 Course #: 4611, 4612

Course #: 4551, 4552

Full Year Credit: 1

Pre-requisite: None

Note: A Spanish/English or French/English dictionary is required.

This course is an introductory level to world language learning. An eclectic approach to language teaching will be used

and will include the Core Practices of Language Learning: 90% target language instruction, true interpersonal activities,

interpretive tasks using authentic resources, teaching grammar in context, using a backwards design planning model, and

providing meaningful and effective feedback. As suggested within the Nevada Academic Content Standards for World

Languages Framework, this course integrates the three modes of communication for world language education:

Interpretive Listening and Reading, Interpersonal Communication, and Presentational Speaking and Writing. Students will

be engaged in activities that stimulate communication, promote critical thinking, and enhance their literacy skills as well

as their global cultural awareness. All world languages are performance based and align with the ACTFL (American

Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency scale (Novice-Low to Novice-Mid Range).

Spanish 3-4 (H) Course #: 4613, 4614

Full Year Credit: 1/Honors

Pre-requisite: Spanish 1-2

Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.

This course is a continuation of world language level 1-2. An eclectic approach to language teaching will be used and will

include the Core Practices of Language Learning: 90% target language instruction, true interpersonal activities,

interpretive tasks using authentic resources, teaching grammar in context, using a backwards design planning model, and

providing meaningful and effective feedback. As suggested within the Nevada Academic Content Standards for World

Languages Framework, this course integrates the three modes of communication for world language education:

Interpretive Listening and Reading, Interpersonal Communication, and Presentational Speaking and Writing. Students will

be engaged in activities that stimulate communication, promote critical thinking, and enhance their literacy skills as well

as their global cultural awareness. All world languages are performance based and align with the ACTFL (American

Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency scale (Novice-High to Intermediate-Low Range).

Spanish 5-6 (H) Course #: 4615, 4616

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Spanish 3-4

Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.

This Honors level course is a continuation of world language level 3-4. An eclectic approach to language teaching will be

used and will include the Core Practices of Language Learning: 90% target language instruction, true interpersonal

activities, interpretive tasks using authentic resources, teaching grammar in context, using a backwards design planning

model, and providing meaningful and effective feedback. As suggested within the Nevada Academic Content Standards

for World Languages Framework, this course integrates the three modes of communication for world language education:

Interpretive Listening and Reading, Interpersonal Communication, and Presentational Speaking and Writing. Students will

be engaged in activities that stimulate communication, promote critical thinking, and enhance their literacy skills as well

as their global cultural awareness. All world languages are performance based and align with the ACTFL (American

Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency scale (Intermediate-Low to Intermediate-Mid Range).

Note: This course fulfills the Art/Humanities graduation requirement (if passed).

Spanish 9-10 (H) Course #: 4619, 4620

Full Year Each Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Spanish 5-6

Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.

This course is designed to reinforce skills learned in previous Spanish classes. Students will expand their vocabulary, as

well as knowledge of Spanish grammar. Students will learn new verb tenses and sentence structures. The 5Cs of World

Languages will be included through the courses, which are communication, culture, connections, comparison, and

community. These courses will develop the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

Note: These courses fulfill the Arts/Humanities graduation requirement (if passed).

Spanish Literacy is an opportunity for students whose heritage language is Spanish to be taught the Spanish language in

Spanish. The courses will count towards the two-year world language requirement for the Honors Diploma.

Spanish Literacy 3-4 (Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4) Course #: 4653, 4654

Full Year Each Credit: 1

Pre-requisite:

Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.

The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to become bilingual; develop,

maintain, and enhance proficiency in their heritage language. The emphasis of this class will be on grammar, speaking,

listening, reading and writing. This class will provide students detailed grammar explanation and practical exercises as

well as new vocabulary that will teach them standard Spanish and make them aware of certain dialects and other

variations from standard Spanish. In addition, this class will improve students' ability to express themselves in written

Spanish by reviewing and practicing verb forms and tense usage. Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4 qualifies for World

Language Credit.

Spanish Literacy 5-6 (Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5-6) Course #: 4655, 4656

Full Year Each Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite:

Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.

This course is designed to promote the development of writing and reading skills, as well as to enhance the student's

awareness of geography, history, art, and Latin American and Iberian literature. Students will be required to read a wide

variety of stories, poems, magazine articles and books in Spanish; therefore, intermediate to advanced levels of Spanish

skills are required. Students will continue to expand their vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills

involving the use of paragraphs, essays, creative writing, and business communication. This class will prepare students

for the AP Language and/or Literature exam. Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5-6 qualifies for World Language and

Humanities credit. Students can elect to take the Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language and Culture Exam at the

end of this course.

Advanced Placement Spanish Language Course #: 4641, 4642

Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors

Pre-requisite: Student signature and/or Teacher signature to indicate student has picked up Class

Information Packet

Fee: AP Exam Fee (About $95.00 ) (Exam is required), $30 course practice manual

The Advanced Placement Spanish Language course is designed for those students interested in broadening their

knowledge of Spanish at a pre-college level. The goal of AP Spanish Language is to develop students’ communicative

ability in the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. Students will participate in

daily prompts that emphasize listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Extensive reading in the language is required.

Written compositions and essays are assigned regularly, and oral work is required. A complete review of grammar is

included. Completion of this course satisfies the humanities requirement for high school graduation. Students are required

to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them. Note: These courses fulfill the

Arts/Humanities graduation requirement (if passed).