Spanish I (Period 4) Assignments

Welcome to Spanish I !!! Purpose of the Course The purpose of this course is 1) to communicate effectively in a language other than English; 2) to continue developing a broad vocabulary that will assist students in their transition into the next level of Spanish; 3) to foster a better understanding of the relationship between Hispanic culture and the American culture; and 4) to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their own culture as they intersect with other cultures. Course Objectives/Foreign Language Goals Upon completion of this course, Spanish students will demonstrate knowledge in: •Learning to connect new knowledge with own experiences from a familiar cultural base. •Building and strengthening their self-esteem by developing own individual values, attitudes, lifestyle choices, and approaches to socio-cultural issues through literature. •Developing and maintaining reading and writing skills.