Course Syllabus 
 

I Course Information
Course Name:       Spanish 3                                   
Course Number:   2742
Level:                    College Prep
Department:         World Language

II. Course Description
Prerequisite:  Spanish 2 H/CP 
Open to:        Fr, Soph, Jr, Sr
Length:         Year
Credit:           1
Summary:  In Spanish 3, listening and speaking skills are emphasized while the student maintains and develops his or her reading and writing skills, including the study and use of grammar and additional vocabulary. The reading materials include short stories and selected readings and textbook materials. The writing assignments and class discussions are guided and structured.  Projects and oral presentations are also an integral part of the course. The aim of the course is not only to develop skills, but also to learn the cultural aspects of the language.

III. Course Goals

The World Language Department has adopted the five goal areas of the ACTFL (American council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages), also known as the five C’s of foreign language education.

•           Communication (face-to-face, in writing or through the reading of literature)
•           Cultures (gain knowledge and understanding of the cultural contexts in which language occurs)
•           Connections (to other bodies of knowledge in the target language)
•           Comparisons (and contrasts, to provide a multi-faceted view of the world)
•           Communities (participation with language in a variety of contexts, both in and beyond the classroom, and in culturally appropriate ways)

These goals are tied to national and state standards, which have various progress indicators across the continuum of foreign language learning, from levels one through five, for all languages.

IV. Textbooks and Materials
Asi Se Dice Level 3
Asi Se Dice Workbooks and supplementary materials
Asi Se Dice Quia Website - available to all registered students

V.  Course Outline
First Semester Units of Instruction and Assessments:
•Units of Instruction: En Español text:  Etapa Preliminar-Units 1 and 2
•Major Assessments: Each chapter will have a speaking, listening, and written test on the material covered in class.  Each chapter will also include a project and/or an Integrated Performance Assessment that encourages students to practice various skills from the chapter and to use oral Spanish to effectively communicate practiced material.

Second Semester Units of Instruction and Assessments:
•Units of Instruction: En Español text: Units 3 and 4
•Major Assessments:  Each chapter will have a speaking, listening, and written test on the material covered in class.  Each chapter will also include a project and/or an Integrated Performance Assessment that encourages students to practice various skills from the chapter and to use oral Spanish to effectively communicate practiced material.

(Parents and students: please consult individual teachers for grading policies, extra credit info, class procedures, etc.)