- Lake Oswego High School
- World Languages Dept.
- Spanish 1,2,3,4 & AP
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Spanish 1,2,3,4, AP Language & AP Literature
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Spanish 1
Students develop novice-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish, while learning beginning vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as basic grammar structures. This course introduces students to the cultures and geography of the Spanish-speaking world and includes such themes as the self, family, school, places, sports and other interests. ACTFL Novice Mid proficiency is the goal by the end of the year.
Spanish 2
Students continue developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish, while expanding vocabulary and learning new grammar structures. Students continue learning about the culture and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Themes this year include food, travel, shopping, daily routine, and celebrations. ACTFL Novice High proficiency is the goal by the end of the year.
Spanish 3
Students continue to improve proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish, with increased emphasis on conversational skills, while expanding vocabulary and learning new grammar structures. Speaking and writing tasks are performed on a variety of topics, and students continue to expand their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. Themes this year include the home, the environment, city life, health and wellness, professions, and the arts and entertainment. Upon successful completion of this dual-credit course, students can earn 12 credits through Clackamas Community College (SPN 101, 102, 103). ACTFL Intermediate Low proficiency is the goal by the end of the year.
Spanish 4
Students participate in this course almost entirely in Spanish and focus on reading and discussions; improving speaking, listening, reading and writing proficiency. They will expand the study of Spanish-speaking cultures and history through short films, literature and other authentic sources. This course will prepare students for success in AP Spanish Language and Culture the following school year and includes a review and refinement of language structures. Upon successful completion of this dual-credit course, students may earn 12 credits through Clackamas Community College (SPN 201, 202, 203). ACTFL Intermediate Mid proficiency is the goal by the end of the year.
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Taught exclusively in Spanish, this class prepares students to understand Spanish spoken by native speakers in a variety of settings and registers, and for successful performance on the AP Spanish exam. All of the materials used are curated from authentic audio, video and text sources including articles on current events, works of literature and textbooks published for the purpose of preparing for the AP exam. Students will work on accuracy and fluency in their speaking and writing skills. Students will have the option to take the AP exam at the end of the course with the potential of receiving college credit and the Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma. ACTFL Intermediate High proficiency is the goal by the end of the year.
AP Spanish Literature
The College Board provides the following overview for the course: “The AP Spanish Literature is designed to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to that of an introductory college course in literature written in Spanish. The course introduces students to the formal study of a representative body of texts from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Hispanic literature. Emphasis is placed on approaching the study of literature through global, historical and contemporary cultural contexts. Teachers and students are encouraged to make interdisciplinary connections and explore linguistic and cultural comparisons. A key objective of the course is to encourage students not only to understand and retell the content of the texts they read but also to relate that content to literary, historical, sociocultural, and geopolitical contexts in Spanish.”