Spanish 3
| Department | Foreign Language |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Credit type | Unweighted |
Spanish 3 is the third course and second-last course in Gunn's Spanish progression. Students study grammar and vocabulary and become more comfortable speaking fluidly in preparation of AP Spanish.
Course Catalog Description
Level III World Language classes are designed for non-native speakers of the target language. The curriculum prepares students to: perform interpersonal, interpretive and presentational communicative tasks within the intermediate mid- range on the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines; interpret, exchange, and present information, concepts and ideas both within the classroom and beyond on a variety of topics including connections to other subject areas; and understand the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of the target culture(s) and other cultures. In addition, students develop insight into their own language and culture. Themes may include family and friends, preferred activities, healthy lifestyles, professions and work, developments in technology, history, art, literature, music, and global challenges.
• Prior Recommended Course(s): Level 2 or department approval; grades 9-12
• Homework Expectation: Up to 1.5 hours per week
Should I take this course?
This course is rather difficult and an A grade is not guaranteed, especially if your only experience in Spanish is from school courses. Take this course if you're interested in furthering your Spanish skills and moving on to AP Spanish.
In an end-of-year activity done in a 10th grade (the grade at which a majority of students take Spanish 3) SELF class in which students were asked to list a high point for the school year, a low point, a goal, a bane, a crush or inspiration, and a surprise, 3 out of 24 students list Spanish as a low point or bane.
Spanish 3 is like a "gatekeeper" to AP Spanish, being the hardest course in the Spanish progression. However, the teachers of the course are very supportive.