Course: Spanish Language & Culture Year: 2013 2014 Teacher: Marenna Unit 1: The Individual & Their Identity Approximate Time Frame: 4 6 Weeks 6d This unit the Personal and Public Identities Theme. 3a This unit student to Spoken Interpersonal Communication in a variety of situations in the Intermediate to Pre Advanced Range. 5a This unit student to Spoken Presentational Communication in the Intermediate to Pre Advanced range. 3b This unit How does one express distinct aspects of identity in diverse situations? How does one s identity develop over time? How do language and culture influence the identity of a person? Discussing national identity and ethnic differences help students identify their personal beliefs and self esteem. Discussing the differences in education across the globe, aids students in their achievement and their ability to grow as learners in our society. Discussing advantages to being a student in the USA allows student to see the many facets in our culture and others. their prior knowledge. Students will explore their personal beliefs about self image. resources. Hispanic Heroes Alienation and Assimilation Historical Figures National and Ethnic Identities Personal Beliefs Self Image Heroism National Identity Ethnic Identity Self Esteem Immigration / Education Latinos in Miami, FL Educational Challenges in Spain Educational Challenges in the USA Assimilation
Written Interpersonal Communication in a variety of situations in the I PA Range 4b This unit ability in Interpretive Communication to understand and synthesize information from a variety of authentic written and print sources. 5b This unit Written Presentational Communication in the I PA range. 7 This unit demonstrate an understanding of the products, practices, and
perspectives of the target cultures. 8 This unit make comparisons between and within languages and cultures. 4a this unit ability in Interpretive Communication to understand and synthesize information from a variety of authentic audio, visual, and audiovisual materials. Unit 2: The effects of technology Approximate Time Frame: 4 6 Weeks 6b This unit the Science and Technology 3a 3b 4a What impact does scientific and technological development have on our lives? Learning how science and technology have impacted a student s life both personally and educationally will help them grow in our society. their prior knowledge. resources. Access to technology Effects on technology and self and society Health care and medicine Innovations Science and Ethics Science and Technology Biomedical investigations Natural disasters Steve Jobs
4b 5a 5b 9 This unit prepares students to use the target language in real life settings. What factors have affected the development and innovation of science and technology? What role does ethics play in scientific advancements? Discussing advancements in technology in the field of medicine asks discuss ethics in a global society. Making predictions about technological advancements allows connect to the future of our society. Students will make predictions. Unit 3: The Value of Family and the Community Approximate Time Frame: 4 6 Weeks 6e This unit the Families and Communities Theme. 3a 4a 4b 5a 5b How is family defined in distinct societies? How do individuals contribute to the wellbeing of communities? Discussing family dynamics and the role of values and traditions allows live within Circle Expectations. their prior knowledge of the theme resources Customs and Values Education Communities Family Structure Global Citizenship Human Geography Social Networking What are some of the differences in the roles that different societies play in family and community? Discussing global citizenship allows plan for their future. Discussing social networking allows see the benefits and the dangers of prejudice. Students will participate in interpretive print, written and spoken presentational communication. Prejudice Social Networking Legends UNESCO Global Citizenship Family Family Values Community traditions
Unit 4: How does one define beauty? Approximate Time Frame: 4 6 Weeks 6f This unit the Beauty and Aesthetics theme. 3a 2c Instructional materials include a variety of authentic literary texts. 4a 4b 5a 7 This unit demonstrate an understanding of products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures. 8 This unit make comparisons between and within languages and cultures. How are the perceptions of beauty and aesthetics established? How influenced are we by beauty and aesthetics in our everyday lives? How do the arts reflect and challenge our cultural perspectives? Discussing the concept of beauty allows express their own opinions. Discussing reality and fantasy allows make connections with art and literature. Discussing various pieces of art and architectures allows use vocabulary to describe beauty and aesthetics. their prior knowledge of the theme. resources. Students will communicate through the arts. Architecture (La Sagrada Familia) Defining Beauty Defining Creativity Fashion and Design Language and Literature (Chac Mool, Un dia de estos) Art (Dali s La persistencia de Memoria & Rivera s Sueno de una tarde domical en la alameda central) Human Beauty Architecture Art Creativity Fashion Design Language Literature (Realism, Magic Realism) Visual Arts
Unit 5: Us and Our World Approximate Time Frame: 4 6 Weeks What are the social, political and environmental challenges that face their prior knowledge of the theme. societies of the world? What are the origins of these global challenges? What are some possible solutions to these global challenges? Discussing global challenges allows connect with their community as well as foreign places to make comparisons and draw conclusions. Discussing the origins of global challenges allows the ability to recognize the problems in the world and how they are connected to them. sources. Students will use their technology skills to present a multimedia presentation. Economic Issues Environmental Issues Philosophical Thought and Religion Population and Demographics Social Welfare Social Conscience Economic Crisis in Spain Jorge Rivera Posada Economy Environment Philosophical Thought Religion Population Demographics Well being Social Conscience Unit 6: UNIT TITLE Approximate Time Frame: # of Weeks Unit 7: UNIT TITLE Approximate Time Frame: # of Weeks Unit 8: UNIT TITLE Approximate Time Frame: # of Weeks