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modes of communication: presentational, interpretive and with the language in the three modes of communication:
interpersonal. Students will strengthen their understanding presentational, interpersonal and interpretive. Major grammar
and ability to use the language through the study of grammar topics covered in this course are: preterit, imperfect, all 4
concepts: indirect/direct object pronouns, stem-changing tenses of the subjunctive, perfects, si clauses and commands.
verbs, progressive, preterit, imperfect, future, conditional Cultural emphasis is put on issues of significance in the
and commands. Students are exposed to various aspects of Spanish-speaking world. Students review and refine their
the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries through authentic grammar through thematic units that cover the following
materials used in class. topics: social media, fears and phobias, storytelling, Colombia
& the arts, human rights, societal influences on a leader,
IB Spanish 3*SL 334/335 immigration, and art.
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 and recommendation of the teacher IB Spanish 5*SL 338/339
Spanish 3 is the first year of the IB Standard Level course that Prerequisite: Spanish 4 and recommendation of the teacher
prepares students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma,
IB Career-Related, and IB Certificate programs. Students Spanish 5 continues the IB Standard Level course that
strengthen their language abilities in the three modes of prepares students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma,
communication: presentational, interpersonal, interpretive. IB Career-Related, and IB Certificate programs. Students hone
Additionally, students develop their fluidity in self-expression their ability to fluidly express complex thoughts and opinions
as well as their ability to utilize and understand authentic texts using the three modes of communication: presentational,
in the language. Major grammar topics covered in this course interpersonal and interpretive. Grammar concepts are
are: present preterit, imperfect, conditional, future, perfects, reviewed as deemed necessary by the students, with a focus
commands and subjunctive. Students review and refine their on the successful use of the 4 tenses of the subjunctive and
grammar through thematic units that cover the following si clauses. Cultural emphasis is put on social justice issues
topics: CMH Values, Camino de Santiago, Storytelling, La and their impact on the Spanish-speaking world. Students
Navidad, Social Relationship, Healthy Eating, Social Media, review and refine grammar through thematic units that cover
and the Cristiada. the following topics (a rotating curriculum is used) cultural
identity, Chile and education, Chile and magamining, Bolivia
IB Spanish 4*SL 336/337 and the Water War, Bullfighting, and Realismo Magico. Topics
studied enrich the students’ appreciation of the people,
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 and recommendation of the teacher cultures, and language in which they have taken such an
interest.
Spanish 4 is the second year of the IB Standard Level
course that prepares students to meet the requirements
of the IB Diploma, IB Career-Related, and IB Certificate
programs. Students strengthen self-expression and fluidity
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