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Structure
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Interpretive Communication
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Interpersonal Communication
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Presentation Communication
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Culture
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Spanish I
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- Thematic vocabulary such as hobbies, food, school, family, etc.
- Present tense verbs and subject verb agreement
- Analyze nouns and adjectives for agreement in number and gender
- Question formation
- Basic word order
- Cognates and false cognates
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- Listen and read novice level passages for specific requested details and information.
- Paraphrase in native language a brief novice level message spoken or written in the target language.
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- Ask and respond to basic questions in the target language based on thematic vocabulary.
- Carry on conversations based on thematic vocabulary in a non-rote manner.
- Apply basic expectations of pronunciation and inflection in spoken language in order to be understood.
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- Create brief spoken and written narratives.
- Apply basic conventions of language (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.).
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- Identify and use appropriate patterns of target language behavior and social etiquette.
- Identify, describe, and compare specific cultural information (symbols, products, activities, holidays, etc.)
- Identify, describe, and compare important historical and contemporary figures and events
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Spanish II
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- Thematic vocabulary such as extracurricular activities, home life, community activities, food, etc.
- Present, past and present progressive verb tenses
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- Listen and read novice high level passages for specific requested details and information.
- Paraphrase in native language a brief novice high level message spoken or written in the target language.
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- Carry on conversations based on thematic vocabulary.
- Apply basic expectations of pronunciation and inflection in spoken language in order to be understood.
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- Create short spoken and written narratives.
- Apply basic conventions of language (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.) at a level comprehensible to native speakers accustomed to non-native speakers.
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Spanish III
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- Thematic vocabulary, such as traveling, health, art, restaurant
- Verb tenses, such as present perfect, future, subjunctive
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- Develop strategies for listening and reading with less recourse to translation of intermediate level passages.
- Demonstrate understanding by summarizing principle elements and supporting details of an oral and written message.
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- Function easily and readily in extended oral interactions and maintain conversations.
- Raise pronunciation to a level easily understood by a native speaker.
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- Prepare spoken and written narratives and summaries on a variety of topics.
- Apply basic conventions of language (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.) at a level comprehensible to a native speaker.
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- Explain similarities and differences of target language and native cultural activities, celebrations, and social etiquette.
- Identify, analyze, and compare specific cultural information (symbols, products, institutions, art forms, etc.)
- Describe historical significance of activities and celebrations as well as contributions of important historical/contemporary figures in the culture studied.
- Investigate and explain how previous cultures influenced the modern target language culture.
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Spanish IV
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- Thematic vocabulary, such as traveling, health, art, restaurant
- Verb tenses, such as past perfect, conditional, and passive voice
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- Develop strategies for listening and reading with less recourse to translation of intermediate high passages.
- Demonstrate understanding by summarizing principle elements and supporting details of an oral and written intermediate high message.
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- Function easily and readily in extended oral interactions and maintain conversations.
- Raise pronunciation to a near native level.
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- Prepare spoken and written narratives and summaries on a variety of topics.
- Apply basic conventions of language (proper grammar, pronunciation, etc.) at a level comprehensible to a native speaker.
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