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SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Once students reach level V, they embark on the study of Spanish Language and Culture.
These courses take the form of a humanities-style seminar, offering a multidisciplinary
approach to explore the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Emphasis is placed on
re昀椀ning linguistic skills, fostering critical thinking, and deepening cultural understanding.
Through collaborative projects and interactive assignments students apply their
language skills in real-world scenarios. Students are expected to use the target language
for all class purposes.
SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE V
In Spanish Language and Culture V, students use the language structures they have
previously learned to communicate in more spontaneous and organic discussions,
adding complexity to express their opinions. Throughout the course, students delve into
cultural topics, engage in discussions on complex ideas, draw comparisons between their
own communities and Spanish-speaking ones, and use Spanish in real-life scenarios.
Topics covered include traditions across diverse cultures, immigration and identity,
written media, the signi昀椀cance of extracurricular activities, and the educational systems
within the Spanish-speaking world. Students read Cajas de cartón, a short novel that
describes the life of a Mexican migrant family, and watch and discuss culturally relevant
昀椀lms such as Diarios de motocicleta to further enhance their understanding of Spanishspeaking cultures and societies.
WORLD LANGUAGES
Prerequisite: Spanish IV
Note: This course is open to students in grades 9-12.
