Spanish for Heritage Learners

Spanish for Heritage Learners 263 (FSH26300S)
Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length: 2 Sem Credit: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic
This course is designed for Heritage learners to develop their language skills. Although listening and speaking skills will be fine-tuned, emphasis is placed on reading and writing while strengthening student’s individual literacy skills. Students will be able to show basic control of language in their writing, and be able to identify the general meaning in written texts. Unit themes focus on the development of personal identity as well as social and cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries. Literature of all genres will be studied, namely: short story, essay, novel, poetry and theater. Current events throughout the Spanish speaking world based on unit themes are also introduced.
Prerequisite: Placement determined by the Aprenda assessment and department recommendation.

Spanish for Heritage Learners 273 (FSH27300S)
Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length: 2 Sem Credit: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic
This rigorous Pre-AP course, in conjunction with Spanish for Heritage Learners 373, is designed for Heritage learners to develop advanced language skills. All three modes of communication are emphasized in preparation for both AP courses: presentational (speaking and writing), interpersonal (speaking and writing) and interpretive (reading and listening). Students will be able to show adequate control of language in their writing, and be able to infer and analyze the meaning in written texts; grammar will be implemented to strengthen writing skills. Unit themes focus on the development of personal identity as well as social, historical and cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries. Literature of all genres will be studied, namely: short story, essay, novel, poetry and theater. Current events throughout the Spanish speaking world based on unit themes are also introduced and discussed.
Prerequisite: Placement determined by the Aprenda assessment and department recommendation.

Spanish for Heritage Learners 363 (FSH36300S)
Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length: 2 Sem Credit: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic
This course, in conjunction with Spanish for Heritage Learners 463, is designed for Heritage learners to maintain and develop advanced language skills. Although listening and speaking skills will be fine-tuned, emphasis is placed on reading and writing while strengthening student’s individual literacy skills. Students will be able to show adequate control of language in their writing, and be able to infer and analyze the meaning in written texts. Unit themes focus on the development of personal identity as well as social, historical and cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries. Literature of all genres will be studied, namely: short story, essay, novel, poetry and theater. Current events throughout the Spanish speaking world based on unit themes are also introduced and discussed.
Prerequisite: Placement by the Instructional Supervisor for World Languages through staff recommendations.

Spanish for Heritage Learners 373 (FSH37300S)
Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length: 2 Sem Credit: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic
This rigorous Pre-AP course, in conjunction with Spanish for Heritage Learners 273, is designed for Heritage learners to develop advanced language skills. All three modes of communication are emphasized in preparation for both AP courses: presentational (speaking and writing), interpersonal (speaking and writing) and interpretive (reading and listening). Students will be able to show competent use of language in their writing, and be able to infer and analyze the meaning in complex written texts; grammar will be implemented to strengthen writing skills. Unit themes focus on the development of personal identity as well as social, historical and cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries. Literature of all genres will be studied, namely: short story, essay, novel, and poetry. Current events throughout the Spanish speaking world based on unit themes are also introduced and discussed.
Prerequisite: Placement by the Instructional Supervisor for World Languages through staff recommendations.

Spanish for Heritage Learners 463 (FSH46300S)
Grade: 9,10,11,12 Length: 2 Sem Credit: 1.00 GPA: All Subject & Academic
This course, in conjunction with Spanish for Heritage Learners 363, is designed for Heritage learners to maintain and develop advanced language skills in preparation for AP Spanish. Although listening and speaking skills will be fine-tuned, emphasis is placed on reading and writing while strengthening student’s individual literacy skills. Students will be able to show adequate control of language in their writing, and be able to infer and analyze the meaning in written texts. Unit themes focus on the development of personal identity as well as social, historical and cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries. Literature of all genres will be studied, namely: short story, essay, novel, poetry and theater. Current events throughout the Spanish speaking world based on unit themes are also introduced and discussed.
Prerequisite: Placement by the Instructional Supervisor for World Languages through staff recommendations.

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