1.0 credit/De La Salle weight

Spanish 1 is an introductory course that integrates vocabulary and culture together in each unit. Grammar is learned inductively as we read, answer questions, interact, and learn about Spanish-speaking cultures. Rather than teaching about the language, we prioritize strategically introducing students to frequently used words and phrases to create communicative opportunities for students, such as conversation, reading, and listening. In this way, we support students in developing cultural understanding at a depth rarely achieved in beginning language courses. The SOMOS curriculum published by The Comprehensible Classroom will form the basis of our curriculum. By the end of the first two units, students will be able to write a short story. By the end of the year, students will be able to write in paragraphs in present tense. Communicative competency is the goal.