MYP Course Outline - Spanish Speakers I

Level: (7,8,9,10)
Course Title: Heritage Language Speakers – Spanish 1
Course Description:
Learners comprehend and produce (functions) learned words and phrases (text-types) dealing with discrete elements of life (content)
in highly predictable common daily settings (contexts/accuracy)

The Spanish for Spanish Speakers course seeks to develop language skills-- listening, reading, and writing, and comprehension of Spanish Literature works -- that apply in many subject areas rather than any single subject matter. The course is aligned with the California Foreign Language standards and the Language Learning Continuum.
Students will develop their Heritage Language and will be able to exceed the expectations of Stage II of the Langauge Learning Continuum and begin to develop the skills address in Stage III

MYP Aims Addressed by this Course:
The aims of the teaching and study of modern foreign languages are to:

• enable the student to use language(s) effectively as a means of practical communication, providing a sound base of communication skills necessary for future study, work and leisure
• enable the student to understand the nature of language and the process of total language learning, which comprises the integration of linguistic, cultural and social components
• enable the student to develop an appreciation of a variety of literary and non-literary texts
• offer insight into the cultural characteristics of the communities where the language(s) is (are) spoken
• encourage an awareness and understanding of the perspectives of people from other cultures
• promote involvement with different communities, where relevant
• provide access to varied sources of information
• foster curiosity, a lifelong interest and enjoyment in language learning.