Spanish 10 Course Details
Teacher
Lara McNamee
Prerequisite
Spanish 9
Description
Spanish 10 Online is a continuation of studies in Spanish aiming to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities, special emphasis will be placed on effective communication strategies to increase learner confidence and to enhance a positive experience in language learning. Culture continues to be an important focus as the learner builds on existing knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Buen viaje!
Fasten your seatbelts! You will be embarking on an incredible journey to the Spanish-speaking world around you! While learning to communicate in Spanish, students will be immersed in the culture of the twenty-one countries where Spanish is spoken as an official language. You will learn about the music, food, and famous people from these countries.
This on-line course offers a fresh, exciting approach to learning Spanish. Students will have the opportunity to complete activities on-line and receive instant feedback. V-class sessions will also take place on a regular basis where students can communicate with each other in Spanish and practise what they are learning.
Hasta pronto...remember that knowledge of a second-language will open many doors for you including business, travel, and many career opportunities. Spanish is currently spoken by more than 400 million people in the world today as a first-language and continues to grow in popularity with second-language learners. Welcome to this exciting new world!
Type
online
Credit
4
Deposit
93.00
Delivery
Teacher-directed Student-paced
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in synchronous classes at scheduled times. Class times will be posted in the course information in Sides Online. We attempt to accommodate students' schedules.
Summary
Students will be evaluated throughout the course on oral presentations, online interactive assignments, projects, written assignments, and a final exam. All four aspects of language learning will be assessed. Assessment will take place in a variety of ways including self, portfolio, and teacher assessment.
Creative projects to assess your learning include the following:
- PowerPoint presentation of driving rules- 'Latin idol'; highlight your favourite Latin artists!
- tourist brochures- family tree
- time capsule- and much more...
Evaluation
There will be a final assessment of all four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Cultural knowledge will also be assessed.
75% Assignments
25% Final Exam
Support
Tutorial sessions are available, in addition to regular Vclass sessions.
Materials
Realidades Uno student text ($93.00)
Realidades Uno student workbook - audio, video, and writing practice.
Requirements
Basic Technical RequirementsBroadband high-speed internet access
Additional requirements for synchronous students
More Info
Unit 5: Fiesta en familia
5A: Una fiesta de cumpleanos ( discuss family, ages, celebrations and fiestas! )
5B Vamos a un restaurante ( discuss food and restaurant visits, cultural perspectives )
Unit 6: La casa
6A: En mi dormitorio ( discuss furniture and electronic equipment, cultural perspectives on homes) (
6B: Como es tu casa? ( identify rooms , discuss household chores )
Unit 7: De compras
7A: Cuanto cuesta? ( Let's go shopping! Time to discuss clothing, prices, preferences )
7B: Que regalo! ( Gift buying! Plans, preferences, shopping vocabulary continued )
Unit 8: Experiencias
8A: De vacaciones ( Travel fun and vacations! Let's visit the world around us, past tense )
8B: Ayudando en la comunicad ( volunteer work, environmental issues, helping others)
Unit 9: Medios de comunicacion
9A: El cine y la television ( describe movies, television programs, media and opinions)
9B: La tecnologia ( The exciting world of computer and Internet! Technology and cultural perspectives)