Spanish 2 CP

(SPANISH 2P - Course #53966)

OPEN TO GRADES: 9-12

CREDIT: 5 - Spanish credits per sem.

PREREQUISITE: Enrollment is for students learning Spanish as a second language. Students with prior knowledge of Spanish through home or community use are expected to enroll in the Spanish for Spanish speakers’ classes.

A-G Pathway: E - Language other than English

OTHER INFO: A one-year elective course that may not be entered at the semester. Meets KHSD graduation requirements. Meets CSU/UC A-G entrance requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The first semester of Spanish II will be spent reviewing and gaining a deeper understanding of basic vocabulary and grammar concepts from Spanish I. Second semester will be spent exploring more advanced grammatical structures such as the preterite and imperfect past tenses, commands and the use of appropriate language for different social and academic settings. This course helps students develop competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with primary emphasis on oral communication and interpretative comprehension. Along with grammatical structures, this class will focus on exploring the cultures and customs of the Spanish-speaking world, from Mexico and Central America to South America to Spain. Since Spanish is the official language for 21 countries, students will have exposure to other cultures and varying accents through the utilization of audio and videos. This class will rely heavily on project-based learning, so there will be multiple group and solo presentations. Various activities help focus the student on cultural similarities as well as differences. A variety of communicative, multimedia, audio and video techniques provide students with opportunities to learn the language in many exciting and interesting real-life contexts.