Exploratory Course Syllabus
“Introduction to Spanish”
Instructor: Mrs. Staci Edmondson
Course Description: Study of the fundamentals
of the Spanish language, with a concentration
on basic vocabulary and beginner dialogue.
Objectives:
· To improve fundamental foreign language skills
· To enhance knowledge of the Hispanic culture
· To strengthen basic (daily) vocabulary
· To build social skills through cooperative learning
· To encourage creativity through artistic enhancement
· To broaden study skills as well as test-taking skills
· To aid students for future independent dialogue
· To prepare students for the ACT Aspire via higher level thinking skills
Content Covered:
A. Alphabet
B. Numbers
C. Greetings of Courtesy
D. Colors
E. Days of the Week
F. Months
G. Family Names
H. Classroom Objects
I. Classroom Commands
J. Rooms of the House
K. Clothing
L. Foods
M. Hispanic/Latino Country (Partner Project)
Grading System: a. Quizzes d. Vocabulary
b. Classwork e. Writing Assignment
c. project
Course Grade: Derived by dividing the total number of points earned by
the number of points possible.
Total Points Earned: 1375 / 1500(Points Possible)= 92/A (Final Grade)