Grade 9 - Foreign Language

American Sign Language 1a (Credit: 0.50)

Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most commonly used language in North America? American Sign Language 1a: Introduction will introduce you to vocabulary and simple sentences, so that you can start communicating right away. Importantly, you will explore Deaf culture – social beliefs, traditions, history, values and communities influenced by deafness.

American Sign Language 1b (Credit: 0.50)

The predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States, American Sign Language is a complex and robust language. American Sign Language 1b: Learn to Sign will introduce you to more of this language and its grammatical structures. You will expand your vocabulary by exploring interesting topics like Deaf education and Deaf arts and culture.

American Sign Language 2a (Credit: 0.50)

Building upon the prior prerequisite course, emphasis in this course is placed upon comprehension and signing. Learners will also continue to establish their communication skills and foster their understanding of deaf culture. In addition to learning classifiers, glossing, and mouth morphemes, students will explore vocabulary for descriptions, directions, shopping, making purchases, and dealing with emergencies.

American Sign Language 2b (Credit: 0.50)

Building upon the prior prerequisite course, students will increase their proficiency by learning about sequencing, transitions, role-shifts, and future tenses. Students will learn how to tell a story and ask questions, benefiting with greater exposure to deaf culture. Speed, conversations, signing skills, and cultural awareness are characteristic of this course.

American Sign Language 3a: Community and Culture (Credit: 0.50)

As you dive into more advanced ASL signing, including unique grammar features and advanced classifiers and locatives, you’ll learn, compose, and present your new-found vocabulary and narratives by immersing yourself in Deaf culture and community. From opinions, slang, and idioms, to using technology and media that offers authentic Deaf perspectives. Explore how travel, cultural differences, and geography affect sign language. And gain a better understanding of Deaf culture by learning important events and examining topics such as education, science, and literature.

American Sign Language 3b: Conversations and Culture (Credit: 0.50)

Are you ready to discover ways in which Deaf culture influences the world in general? After all, the concept of culture goes far beyond an understanding of Deaf history. Through discussing Deaf culture and experiences, you’ll advance your signing skills by developing verb tenses, grammar, and syntax. Apply your language skills in real conversation activities and through opportunities to debate real issues. It’s also time to explore the next steps in education and career opportunities for your new intermediate ASL skills.

Florida French I A - semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida French 1A, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people communicate, such as exchanging names and greetings, describing people by physical and personality traits, and describing family members and aspects of your social life. You'll start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, and you'll communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the French speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your French studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida French I B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida French 1B, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money, modes of urban transportation, various seasons and the associated weather conditions, food, clothes, and activities. You’ll also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. You’ll discuss about health and well-being, and travel and tourism. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida French 1A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the French-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your French studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida French II A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida French 2A, you'll be reintroduced to French in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments and dining etiquette. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida French 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the French-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your French studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida French II B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida French 2B, you'll be reintroduced to French in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to different regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe different types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe different hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss about different medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and describe symptoms related to illness and injury. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida French 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the French-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your French studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida German 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida German 1A, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people communicate, such as exchanging names and greetings, describing people by physical and personality traits, and describing family members and aspects of your social life. You'll start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, and you'll communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Germanspeaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida German 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida German 1B, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money, modes of urban transportation, various seasons and the associated weather conditions, foods, clothes, and activities. You’ll also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. You’ll discuss about health and well-being, and travel and tourism. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida German 1A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the German-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida German II A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida German 2A, you'll be reintroduced to German in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores, and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments, and dining etiquette. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida German 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the German-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida German II B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida German 2B, you'll be reintroduced to German in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to various regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and symptoms related to illness and injury. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida German 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Germanspeaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida Spanish I A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida Spanish 1A, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people communicate, such as exchanging names and greetings, describing people by physical and personality traits, and describing family members and aspects of your social life. You'll start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, and you'll learn to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida Spanish I B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida Spanish 1B, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money, modes of urban transportation, various seasons and the associated weather conditions, food, clothes, and activities. You’ll also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. You’ll discuss health and well-being and travel and tourism. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida Spanish 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida Spanish II A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida Spanish 2A, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments, and dining etiquette. You'll build on what you learned in Florida Spanish 1B to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Florida Spanish II B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida Spanish 2B, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to different regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe different types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe different hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss about different medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and describe symptoms related to illness and injury. You'll build on what you learned in the Florida Spanish 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning

Florida Spanish III A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida Spanish 3A, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with various daily routines, describing friends and family, childhood memories and activities, and childhood hopes and aspirations. You’ll discuss and describe art, such as paintings and sculptures, and literature, such as novels and novellas, and give reactions and form opinions about art and literature. You’ll also understand the process of selecting and applying to a university, aspirations at the university, and dealing with leaving home and moving into a dormitory. Further, you will describe university life and expectations from the university experience. You’ll explore the dynamics and challenges of multiethnic and developing societies, environmental and social issues, causes and possible resolutions, and learning about unfamiliar countries using technology. Finally, you’ll discuss current events reported in the media, different types of classified and other types of advertisement in the media (both print and online), the sections and supplements of a newspaper or magazine, and various jobs available in the media.

Florida Spanish III B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Florida Spanish 3B, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in a variety of situations, beginning with multiculturalism, bilingualism, cultural influences on traditions, customs, food, and social experiences, and legends and folklore from different cultures. You’ll discuss and describe genres of music, poetry, drama, and short stories, and proverbs from different cultures. You’ll also explore how geographical features affect the weather, and how the geography and weather affect the clothing, food, and livelihoods of the local population. You’ll also understand the history of Venezuela and how the Spanish conquerors and indigenous people shaped the culture of the country, and you’ll learn about the South American independence movement, including some significant freedom fighters and their struggles to win independence. You will also discuss religions practiced in Argentina, the cultural icons of the country and how they compare to cultural icons from other countries, sports and activities in Argentina, some national symbols, such as the gauchos, and idioms and sayings from Argentina. Finally, you’ll discuss types of wildlife and natural and agricultural resources found in Costa Rica, the human resources of the country that help overcome economic and natural disasters, and how to write formal and informal letters to share experiences.

French 1 (Credit: 1.00)

This course is based on a researched scope and sequence that covers the essential concepts of French. Class discussions provide an opportunity for discourse on specific topics in French. A key support tool is the Audio Recording Tool that enables students to learn a critical skill for French: listening and speaking. Beginning with learning personal greetings and continuing through practical communications exchanges, and introduces students to the skills necessary to make the most of traveling to French-speaking countries.

French 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

Learning a language is a multi-faceted experience in which you are introduced to a whole new set of words and ways of expressing yourself with words, along with new cultures formed by people who have been speaking that language for centuries. The French-speaking world spans France, Monaco, and parts of Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg in Europe, as well as parts of the United States, Canada, and various African countries, all with varied ethnic and political histories and cultures

French 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In French 1B, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money, modes of urban transportation, various seasons and the associated weather conditions, food, clothes, and activities. You’ll also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. You’ll discuss about health and well-being, and travel and tourism. You'll build on what you learned in the French 1A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the French-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your French studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

French 2 (Credit: 1.00)

This course is designed to build on the principles mastered in French 1 and use a combination of online curriculum, electronic learning activities, and supporting interactive activities to fully engage learners. Unit pretests, post-tests, and end-of-semester tests identify strengths and weaknesses, helping to create a more personalized and effective learning experience.

French 2 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In French 2A, you'll be reintroduced to French in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments and dining etiquette. You'll build on what you learned in the French 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the French-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your French studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

French 2 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In French 2B, you'll be reintroduced to French in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to different regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe different types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe different hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss about different medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and describe symptoms related to illness and injury. You'll build on what you learned in the French 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Frenchspeaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your French studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

German 1 (Credit: 1.00)

As with all Edmentum world language courses, German 1 addresses two primary issues: providing a meaningful context that encourages learners to think in the target language as much as possible; and introducing grammatical concepts without over reliance on grammatical analysis.

German 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In German 1A, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people communicate, such as exchanging names and greetings, describing people by physical and personality traits, and describing family members and aspects of your social life. You'll start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, and you'll communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the German speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

German 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In German 1B, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money, modes of urban transportation, various seasons and the associated weather conditions, food, clothes, and activities. You’ll also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. You’ll discuss about health and well-being, and travel and tourism. You'll build on what you learned in the German 1A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the German-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

German 2 (Credit: 1.00)

According to The Economist and the Census Bureau, German-American is America’s largest single ethnic group, with over 46 million Americans claiming German Ancestry. German 2 taps into learners’ latent interest in their cultural past, present, and future. This course employs direct-instruction approaches, including application of the target language through activities. Each unit in the course includes a predefined discussion topic. These discussions provide an opportunity for discourse on specific topics in German.

German 2 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In German 2A, you'll be reintroduced to German in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores, and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments, and dining etiquette. You'll build on what you learned in the German 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the German-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

German 2 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In German 2B, you'll be reintroduced to German in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to various regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and symptoms related to illness and injury. You'll build on what you learned in the German 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in German as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the German-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your German studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Spanish 1 (Credit: 1.00)

Students begin their introduction to Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. The course contains many activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

Spanish 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Spanish 1A, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people communicate, such as exchanging names and greetings, describing people by physical and personality traits, and describing family members and aspects of your social life. You'll start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, and you'll learn to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanishspeaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Spanish 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Spanish 1B, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money, modes of urban transportation, various seasons and the associated weather conditions, food, clothes, and activities. You’ll also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. You’ll discuss health and well-being and travel and tourism. You'll build on what you learned in the Spanish 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Spanish 2 (Credit: 1.00)

Students continue their introduction to Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. This course has vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas, and assessments. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

Spanish 2 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Spanish 2A, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments, and dining etiquette. You'll build on what you learned in Spanish 1B to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanishspeaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Spanish 2 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Spanish 2B, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to different regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe different types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe different hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss about different medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and describe symptoms related to illness and injury. You'll build on what you learned in the Spanish 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanishspeaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Spanish 3 (Credit: 1.00)

In Spanish 3, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with various daily routines, describing friends and family, childhood memories and activities, and childhood hopes and aspirations. You’ll discuss and describe art, such as paintings and sculptures, and literature, such as novels and novellas, and give reactions and form opinions about art and literature. You’ll explore the dynamics and challenges of multiethnic and developing societies, environmental and social issues, causes and possible resolutions, and learning about unfamiliar countries using technology. You’ll discuss current events reported in the media, different types of classified and other types of advertisement in the media (both print and online), the sections and supplements of a newspaper or magazine, and various jobs available in the media. You will also learn about multiculturalism, bilingualism, cultural influences on traditions, customs, food, and social experiences, and legends and folklore from different cultures. You’ll discuss and describe genres of music, poetry, drama, and short stories, and proverbs from different cultures. You’ll also explore how geographical features affect the weather, and how the geography and weather affect the clothing, food, and livelihoods of the local population. You’ll also understand the history of Venezuela and how the Spanish conquerors and indigenous people shaped the culture of the country, and you’ll learn about the South American independence movement, including some significant freedom fighters and their struggles to win independence. You will also discuss religions practiced in Argentina, the cultural icons of the country and how they compare to cultural icons from other countries, sports and activities in Argentina, some national symbols, such as the gauchos, and idioms and sayings from Argentina. Finally, you’ll discuss types of wildlife and natural and agricultural resources found in Costa Rica, the human resources of the country that help overcome economic and natural disasters, and how to write formal and informal letters to share experiences. symbols, such as the gauchos, and idioms and sayings from Argentina. Finally, you’ll discuss types of wildlife and natural and agricultural resources found in Costa Rica and the human resources of the country.

Spanish 3 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

In Spanish 3A, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with various daily routines, describing friends and family, childhood memories and activities, and childhood hopes and aspirations. You’ll discuss and describe art, such as paintings and sculptures, and literature, such as novels and novellas, and give reactions and form opinions about art and literature. You’ll also understand the process of selecting and applying to a university, aspirations at the university, and dealing with leaving home and moving into a dormitory. Further, you will describe university life and expectations from the university experience. You’ll explore the dynamics and challenges of multiethnic and developing societies, environmental and social issues, causes and possible resolutions, and learning about unfamiliar countries using technology. Finally, you’ll discuss current events reported in the media, different types of classified and other types of advertisement in the media (both print and online), the sections and supplements of a newspaper or magazine, and various jobs available in the media.

Spanish 3 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

In Spanish 3B, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in a variety of situations, beginning with multiculturalism, bilingualism, cultural influences on traditions, customs, food, and social experiences, and legends and folklore from different cultures. You’ll discuss and describe genres of music, poetry, drama, and short stories, and proverbs from different cultures. You’ll also explore how geographical features affect the weather, and how the geography and weather affect the clothing, food, and livelihoods of the local population. You’ll also understand the history of Venezuela and how the Spanish conquerors and indigenous people shaped the culture of the country, and you’ll learn about the South American independence movement, including some significant freedom fighters and their struggles to win independence. You will also discuss religions practiced in Argentina, the cultural icons of the country and how they compare to cultural icons from other countries, sports and activities in Argentina, some national symbols, such as the gauchos, and idioms and sayings from Argentina. Finally, you’ll discuss types of wildlife and natural and agricultural resources found in Costa Rica, the human resources of the country that help overcome economic and natural disasters, and how to write formal and informal letters to share experiences.





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