I B – SPANISH Ab Initio – Mr. Murray
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This IB course is designed for students to further their linguistic skills. This course focuses on communications through the use of the Spanish language. It aims to develop the four primary language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing through oral and written language. During the course, students will interact and become familiar with aspects of the everyday life and culture of the Spanish speaking world. This ensures that the appropriate emphasis is placed on communication.
This course is designed around three main areas; language, texts, and cultural awareness. Within language, special attention is given to the four primary language skills; accuracy and fluency, and the areas of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation. The variety of texts, spoken and written, is adapted to suit the needs of intermediate students. Furthermore, cultural awareness is presented through the aspects of the everyday lives of the Spanish speaking people; such as their customs, eating habits, non-verbal behavior, attitudes, traditions, fashion, and folklore.
COURSE OUTLINE
The topics will include many areas of everyday life in the Spanish speaking world from Spain to Latin America. These topics will include:
1) The Individual
2) Education and Work
3) Town and Services
4) Food and Drink
5) Leisure and Travel
6) The Environment
7) Health and Emergencies
8) Latin American Politics
9) Spanish Literature and Poetry
10) Current Events
IB ASSESSMENT:
In grade 12 the course is assessed both externally and internally.
External Assessment 70% —– The written component that includes text handling and a short and an extended writing task.
Internal Assessment 30% —– Involves an individual interview with the teacher and an interactive oral activity.
