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College In High School Spanish

Course Description

This course provides a unique opportunity to become familiar with Hispanic cultures.  Learners will be exposed to models of language while simultaneously developing language-learning strategies. They will also have opportunities to interact and develop the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish. The course focuses on understanding how members of a speech community use the language to accomplish their purposes.

Course Big Ideas

  • Tendencies of immigration in the Hispanic world
  • Artistic expression and popular artists in the Hispanic world
  • Influential authors in the Hispanic world
  • Technology and communication in the Hispanic world
  • Stereotypes in the United States and in the Hispanic world
  • Hispanic identities in the United States

Course Essential Questions

  • What are some common stereotypes that are frequently associated with immigrants from Spanish speaking countries?  Which ones are truthful and which ones are false and why?
  • Who are some prominent artists in the Spanish speaking world, and what have been their contributions to the culture?
  • How can a past event be reinterpreted in order to create a piece of literature as historical fiction? 
  • What role does technology play in our lives?
  • What effects do stereotypes have on our perceptions of the world and of ourselves?
  • What contributes to our sense of self and to our personal identity?

Course Competencies

  • Broaching questions of identity and immigration
  • Exploring artwork in context
  • Reinterpreting history
  • Exploring the role of technology in personal relationships
  • Exploring stereotypes and cultural perceptions
  • Interpreting identity through the spoken word

Course Assignments

  • Assessments generated by the University of Pittsburgh
  • Projects designed by LingroLearning

Course Units