Spanish Language & Culture

This course sequence will enable you to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that you need to communicate in Spanish in a variety of school, travel, leisure and job-related contexts. Spanish is the language of daily communication in 21 countries around the world and there are predominantly Spanish-speaking minorities in four more.    

Spanish 10-3Y  

Prerequisite Recommendation: None  

This is an introductory course for students who have not had any or little experience learning Spanish. It is designed for beginners and introduces the Spanish language through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It also examines the different cultures of Spanish- speaking countries throughout the world. At the end of this basic level, students should be able to greet people and introduce themselves; give and receive personal information; talk about dates; describe people and their activities; express needs and preferences; and talk about family relationships among other topics.  

Spanish 20-3Y  

Prerequisite Recommendation: Spanish L&C 10-3Y or equivalent 

Students will have the opportunity to solidify skills and knowledge learned previously and to build on these skills with more complex and creative language use. This course is designed for students that have already mastered the basics of the language and wish to continue the development of their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course continues to provide an understanding of the culture and customs of Spanish-speaking countries. At the end of this pre-intermediate level, students should be able to plan and take a trip; check in at a hotel; run errands; go shopping; talk about daily routines; and rent a space among other topics.  

Spanish 30-3Y  

Prerequisite Recommendation: Spanish L&C 20-3Y or equivalent  

 This course completes the three-year cycle of Beginner Spanish. It is designed for students whose abilities in Spanish are at a pre-intermediate stage and wish to take their four language skills to the next level. At the end of this intermediate level, students should be able to discuss art, entertainment and media, identify and discuss personal relationships, cultural celebrations, driving, fables and legends, games and activities, technology, among other topics.  

Spanish 10-9Y AP Cohort  

Prerequisite Recommendation: Completion of grade 9 Spanish Bilingual or Spanish at home with high level of fluency   

In this course students will explore Spanish language and culture through the study of Hispanic myths and folklore, artists and their work, families and communities of the Hispanic world, travel and celebrations. Students will participate in oral language development activities and written assignments, including informal emails and biographies.  

Spanish 20-9Y AP Cohort  

Prerequisite Recommendation: Spanish L&C 10-9Y or equivalent  

In this course students will explore Spanish language and culture through the study of Hispanic literature, music, architecture, fashion and design. Students will read texts related to healthcare and medicine and the effects of technology on self and society. Students will write texts that compare and contrast healthcare and medicine and the use of technology in Latin America and Canada. Students will participate in group discussions related to the above topics. 

Spanish 30-9Y AP  

Prerequisite Recommendation Spanish L&C 20-9Y or equivalent  

This is an Advanced Placement course. Students will be given the opportunity to write the Spanish and Culture Advanced test in this school year. There will be time given to practice exam writing. Students will explore Spanish language and culture through the study of language and literature, visual and performing arts, heroes and historical figures, social customs and values, national and ethnic identities, and personal interests and self-image.