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Spanish 300/ Spanish 350 This course builds on themes and grammar introduced in earlier coursework. In this context students talk about how they have lived their lives up until now and compare this to their peers in Spanish speaking countries. Topics range from nutrition and well-being to healthy lifestyles here at home and in the Hispanic world. This course sets the stage for study in all language skill areas; students learn to make inferences while reading selected works; students organize their thoughts for effective writing; they practice listening for gist and cognates. Frequent practice speaking in small groups while focusing on thematic topics is central to student progress. In this course students move from talking about what they have done and how they have lived their lives to discussing what they want to be and do in the future. They discuss professions, the arts, television, and movies. Work related vocabulary, fine art terms, and words associated with film and television are studied. A key component in the course is goal setting for potential academic and professional interests. Students study and interpret various Hispanic artists, television programs, movies; they read to improve comprehension of literature. Listening activities concentrate on listening for context and background information. Students conduct research to become more effective writers. Students in this course explore complex themes that allow them to challenge themselves and each other on social and political issues. Terms related to current events, media, and peaceful and violent protest are studied to provide students with the vocabulary necessary to debate; this experience broadens student understanding of human rights and responsible citizenry. The use of ¨if¨ clauses is woven into the speech of students as they negotiate how to create solutions to some of society’s problems. Students continue refining their writing skills. A short novel is read and studied.
 * Health and Well-Being - 1st Trimester**
 * Identity and Self-expression – 2nd Trimester**
 * Current Events and Short Novel – 3rd Trimester**

Essential Question:
1st trimester -- How will students be able to communicate a strategy for creating healthy lifestyle? 2nd trimester -- What types of situations can be created to allow students to plan for their future? 3rd trimester -- What types of current media and literature can be presented to students to help them contemplate and analyze world issues?

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