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15.7 CURRICULUM: Revised World Language Courses: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I and Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (meets A-G requirement “E”) |
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Summary:
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The District's Educational Services Department has recommended updates in our district-wide course catalog. When a course is discovered to need to be updated, the department team is requested to work together to bring the course of study current. The Spanish courses are being revised to align with the new textbooks adopted in June 2023. These Spanish courses meet the CSU/UC A-G graduation requirements of "E" World Languages.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers I and II, who are deficient in Spanish reading and writing skills, is a basic course for students fluent in everyday conversational Spanish. A heavy emphasis is placed on basic reading and writing skills. Reading is developed by class reading and analyzing short stories and poetry. Writing skills are developed through activities with reading assignments, including graphic organizers and written responses to literary works, essays, and projects. Additionally, grammar and vocabulary exercises are used to refine language skills. Students' verbal skills are enhanced through small-group and whole-class discussions. This course will strengthen students' intermediate Spanish language skills and develop cultural competency. This course will strengthen students' intermediate Spanish language skills and develop cultural competency. Using authentic short films and readings, it weaves thematic, cultural, and grammatical concepts throughout each lesson. |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive, for its review and consideration, as part of the first reading, the revised world language courses: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I and Spanish for Spanish Speakers II. |
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Dr. Shannyn Cahoon - Director - Curriculum and Instruction |
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Kindylee Mackamul - Interim Assistant Superintendent |
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent |
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