SPANISH I 3840

Course Scope:
This one-year course is designed to facilitate a students acquisition of the target language at
the novice-high level as identified in the foreign language proficiency guidelines established by
the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The focus is
communication in the target language incorporating an understanding of the target cultures,
connecting with other disciplines, comparing native language to the target language, and
participating in multicultural communities. The course provides practice in correct use of basic
vocabulary and language structures to enable students to function effectively within realistic
settings. ACTFL recommends that at least 90% of the instructional time in class be conducted in
the target language. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness
including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The
appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the
elective credits required for high school graduation.
Course Goals:
1.

To engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions,
and exchange opinions. [NS: 1]

2.

To understand and interpret written language on a variety of topics. [NS: 2]

3.

To understand and interpret spoken language on a variety of topics. [NS: 2]

4.

To present information, concepts, and ideas in the target language orally. [NS: 3]

5.

To present information, concepts, and ideas in the target language in writing. [NS: 3]

6.

To understand the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture(s)
studied. [NS: 5]

7.

To understand the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture(s)
studied. [NS: 4]

8.

To reinforce and further students knowledge of other disciplines through the target language.
[NS: 6]

9.

To acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through
materials in the target language. [NS: 7]

10.

To understand the nature of language through comparisons of the target language with
English and/or the students first language. [NS: 8]

11.

To understand cultural similarities and differences. [NS: 9]

12.

To use the target language in and outside of school. [NS: 10]

13.

To develop an interest in continuing the study of the target language for personal enjoyment
and enrichment. [NS: 11]

Revised May 2005, November 2006, November 2011.

CPD-FOR-SG-3840